Author Solutions Named to the 2009 Inc. 5000

Annual List Honors the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Aug. 18, 2009) – Author Solutions (ASI), the world leader in indie book publishing—the fastest-growing segment of book publishing, has been named to the prestigious 2009 Inc. 5000. The annual list is compiled by Inc. and recognizes America’s fastest-growing private companies. This is the first time ASI has appeared on the list.

“We’re pleased to be included in the Inc. 5000. It’s a tribute to the hard work of our associates who have led Author Solutions in revolutionizing the publishing industry. The future of ASI is bright and we anticipate an even more successful 2009,” said Kevin Weiss, ASI president and chief executive officer.

In 2008, the ASI family of publishers brought to market more than 21,000 new titles—more than any publisher in the world. Already in 2009, ASI has added two of the world’s top self publishing brands—Trafford Publishing and Xlibris—to its industry-leading portfolio.

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