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Who's Who in America 60th Commemorative Edition Just Released
From Nobel Laureates to Prime-Time Divas, the Most Diverse Group of Honorees Ever
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New Providence, N.J. - November 21, 2005 - From Nobel Prize-winning physicists to the all-time Jeopardy champion, the 2006 edition of Who's Who in America features the most diverse group of achievers, leaders and superstars ever assembled in the 107-year history of Marquis' Who's Who in America.
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With more than 100,000 biographical profiles, this 60th edition of Who's Who in America includes the famous and infamous, the old and the new. From new Chief Justice John Roberts to Paris Hilton, the 2006 edition of Who's Who in America profiles individuals from all walks of life.
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This year's edition includes thousands of first-time profiles, a diverse group that includes:
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Kanye West (controversial rap star)
Jonathan Ive (Apple VP and designer of the iPod)
Danica Patrick (IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year and highest woman finisher in Indianapolis500 history)
Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives star)
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"I am particularly proud of the 2006 edition," said Marquis Who's Who CEO Gene McGovern. "In this edition we have made ourselves even more exclusive by raising the bar on our standards of admission, while, at the same time, broadening our scope of coverage."
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"In the past, we have tended to focus on more traditional fields of endeavor, featuring corporate leaders, university presidents, leading members of the medical community and other classical 'pillars of society.' In this volume, we have attempted to make the book more contemporary, bringing in individuals of more diverse backgrounds and experiences, while still maintaining the highest standards of admission."
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Who will you find in the 2006 edition?
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From the highest highs (seven-foot-seven basketball star Yao Ming) to the lowest depths (SixFeet Under creator Alan Ball)
There are defendants (Michael Jackson), lawyers (Mark Geragos) and judges (Chief JusticeJohn Roberts)
We look back (historian David McCullough) and forward (physicist Stephen Hawking), to theskies (astronaut Neil Armstrong) and even to the heavens (evangelist Billy Graham)
Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti) and Sopranos (James Gandolfini)
Martha Stewart, who not only survived her prison term, but came back stronger than ever... and "that's a good thing"
You'll even find the left wing (Michael Moore), the center (Shaquille O'Neal) and the right wing(Rush Limbaugh)
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"We believe this year's edition of Who's Who in America will be an invaluable research tool for students, businesses, charities, educational institutions. for anyone looking to have the biographies of America's leaders, movers and shakers right at their fingertips," McGovern added. "This edition not only does honor to the 107-year tradition of Marquis Who's Who, it is clearly our finest effort yet."
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About Marquis Who's Who®
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Marquis Who's Who® is the premier publisher of biographical information used by thousands of public, academic and corporate libraries around the world. Marquis' Who's Who in America® has remained the definitive biographical reference work since 1899, chronicling the lives and accomplishments of men and women in every field of endeavor. Together with its online database, Marquis Who's Who on the Web, Marquis Who's Who provides principal research tools for business people, students, journalists and others who depend on accurate biographical information. Marquis also publishes Who's Who in the World®, Who's Who in American Politics®, Who's Who in American Art®, Who's Who in Science and Engineering®, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare®, Who's Who of American Women®, and several other titles. For more information, please visit www.marquiswhoswho.com.
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Contact:
Jon Gelberg
Managing Director
Marquis Who's Who
1-800-473-7020 (ext. 1013)
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