Susan Spilka
sspilka@wiley.com
Wiley
(201) 748-6147
Gary Zelko
gary_zelko@merck.com
Merck
(732) 594-2293
Wiley and Merck Enter Into Distribution Agreement
Hoboken, NJ, February 18, 2004 — John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement giving Wiley exclusive United States distribution rights to the Merck Publishing Group's four professional handbooks, effective immediately.
Under the terms of the agreement, Wiley will be responsible for the sales and distribution of The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, The Merck Manual of Geriatrics, The Merck Index, and The Merck Veterinary Manual. These books are widely considered to be the most trusted medical and scientific references in the world. Merck will be responsible for editorial control, production, public relations activities, electronic rights and subsidiary rights and will co-market the books with Wiley.
Janet Bailey, Vice President of Scientific, Technical and Medical Books, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., said, "Wiley is pleased to add these highly respected titles to our current list of 'must have' references, and welcomes the opportunity to further develop new markets for them. We are pleased to partner with Merck and support their long history of providing important information to physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals."
"We are very excited and enthusiastic about our new partnership with Wiley," said Gary W. Zelko, Director and Publisher, Merck Publishing Group. "We look forward to working with Wiley to maximize distribution of our world renowned references."
For more information, please visit http://www.wiley.com.
Notes to Editors:
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy – Centennial Edition (17th Edition, 1999) has set the standard for excellence in professional medical information since it was first published in 1899. The Centennial Edition features more changes than any other edition in the past 20 years. New topics in this edition include Smoking Cessation, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome, Rehabilitation, and Drug Therapy in the Elderly among many others.
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics (3rd Edition, 2000) features a unique interdisciplinary approach that specifically addresses the challenges facing geriatric care. This edition includes information on nursing care, pharmacy issues, discussions of the best drugs for the elderly as well as new or extensively revised chapters on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, rehabilitation, respiratory failure, and managed care.
The Merck Index (13th Edition, 2001) contains more than 10,000 entries on chemicals, drugs, and natural substances. Traditional medicines, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals are featured in this edition, as well as monographs on new classes of reagents such as fluorescent dyes and chiral catalysts, and an increased emphasis on monoclonal antibody therapies and recombinant products.
The Merck Veterinary Manual (8th Edition, 1998) is a comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of animal healthcare. The 8th Edition was completely redesigned and contains 500 additional pages, and more than 50 new or expanded topics.
About John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. Our core businesses include scientific, technical and medical journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb. Wiley's Internet site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.
About Merck & Co., Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical products company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human and animal health, directly and through its joint ventures.
