``Who's Who in 20th Century America'' Book Benefits From Rise in Patriotism; Second Printing Planned; Keepsake Volume Chronicles Most Influential Americans of 1900s.

Business/News Editors

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2001

The resurgence of patriotism in America has fueled sales of a special book chronicling the most influential Americans of the last century, leading its publisher to make plans for a second printing of the book.

"Who's Who in 20th Century America"(TM) was published by New Providence, N.J.-based Marquis Who's Who, the leading biographical publisher in America. The single volume is a keepsake, collector's edition book that contains 3,800 individual biographies, roughly one-half of which profile individuals who are still living.

"We have seen steady interest in this special book since we introduced it earlier this year, and now we're experiencing an acceleration in sales as more Americans seem to have a renewed passion for our nation," said Randy Mysel, vice president and publisher of Marquis Who's Who.

According to Mysel, sales of "Who's Who in 20th Century America" have outpaced the company's forecasts and the second printing is planned for later this year.

The book retails for $99 and can be ordered by calling 800/521-8110, Option 1.

"This special book contains biographical profiles for the individuals who had the most lasting impact on America during the 20th century," said Mysel. "Of the individuals in this unique volume, roughly 95 percent are Americans, such as Theodore Roosevelt and Bill Gates. We also included non-Americans who had a substantial impact on this country during the past century, such as John Lennon and Pele."

For more than 100 years, Marquis Who's Who has published biographies of our nation's highest achievers and contributors, including men and women from business, entertainment, politics, medicine, law and academia.

The books, which served as the origin of the social expression of a "who's who list" of individuals, have consistently profiled individuals of reference inquiry in America.

Since it was launched by Chicago newspaper publisher Albert Nelson Marquis in 1899, "Who's Who in America"(R) has provided key information about hundreds of thousands of leaders, decision-makers and innovators from every significant field of endeavor.

"By chronicling the lives of influential people over the past century, 'Who's Who in America' has provided a fascinating overview of our nation's history and the people who helped shape it," said Mysel. "The fact that Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Bruce Springsteen have all been in the pages of 'Who's Who in America' reflects the rich and changing cultural diversity of America."

"Who's Who in America" is the original and leading biographical reference volume, used by thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms every day.

Marquis also publishes "Who's Who in the World"(R), "Who Was Who in America"(R), "Who's Who in Finance and Industry"(R), "Who's Who in American Law"(R), "Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare"(R), "Who's Who in Science and Engineering"(R), "Who's Who of American Women"(R), and several other titles.

For more information, go to www.marquiswhoswho.com.