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Harlequin Announces New Licensee in Thailand
TORONTO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Publisher continues expansion in Asian Market
Harlequin Enterprises Limited (www.eHarlequin.com), a global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading
publishers of women's fiction, announced today a new third party licensing deal in Thailand with Sommjai Books Co., Ltd.,
a division of Crystal Publishing, one of Thailand's foremost romance publishers.
"We are delighted to be working with Sommjai Books in Thailand," said Donna Hayes, Publisher and CEO, Harlequin
Enterprises Limited. "Thai readers are enthusiastic Harlequin readers and we're very excited to meet the country's growing
appetite for women's fiction."
Sommjai Books will begin publishing in Harlequin titles 2010. They will release more than 144 titles in their first year
under the Harlequin logo and trademark. Sommjai Books have worldwide rights to publish Harlequin titles in the Thai
language.
Harlequin recognizes a rapidly growing market in Asia. In 2008, the publisher opened an office in Mumbai, India to print
and distribute books locally. In the last 18 months Harlequin has also signed new licensing deals in Malaysia, Vietnam and
the Philippines. Harlequin currently has licensees in 15 countries.
About Harlequin Enterprises
Harlequin Enterprises Limited is the global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of books
for women, with titles issued worldwide in 28 languages and sold in 114 international markets. The company produces
over 110 titles monthly and publishes more than 1,100 authors from around the world. Harlequin Enterprises Limited is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation (http://www.torstar.com), a broadly based media company listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.B). Harlequin's Website is located at www.eHarlequin.com. Harlequin has offices in 17
countries, including offices in Toronto, New York and London. For more information please visit www.eHarlequin.com or
press.eHarlequin.com.
About Sommjai Books
Sommjai Books Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Crystal Publishing and is dedicated to publishing Harlequin imprints in
numerous North American publishers, agencies and authors.
SOURCE: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
CONTACT:
Don Lucey,
Senior Writer,
Public Relations,
+1-416-445-5860,
don_lucey@harlequin.ca
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