HCI Kicks Off The Ultimate Series, A New Approach to Multi-Media Story Collections

HCI Books, best known for publishing the phenomenal Chicken Soup for the Soul series for 15 years is looking to the future with some exciting new developments. At this year’s BookExpo America (BEA), the premier trade show for book publishing, HCI will launch The ULTIMATE series, bringing the company’s trademark inspirational story collections to a contemporary level.

The ULTIMATE series continues to nurture the tradition of great story-telling and now includes

stunning full-color photography. Never straying far from its roots as the #1 Self-Help Publisher (Publishers Weekly) HCI introduces the ULTIMATE experience with new features like: Words of Advice—short bits of practical wisdom, and Must-Know Info—experts writing on

single topics, relevant to each book’s theme. Their goal for each ULTIMATE book is to be a one-stop source for inspiration and information. The ULTIMATE series is a showcase for the talent and creativity of writers, photographers, and experts in winning mix of awe-inspiring true stories, expert tips and prescriptive advice.

Advice You Can Use, Stories to Amuse

The first three books are for the pet set and feature HCI’s superstar author and popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV’s Good Morning America, Dr. Marty Becker. With a team of experts,

Dr. Becker celebrates the unique and life-changing bonds we have with our family dogs, cats,

and equine pets. The Ultimate Series includes topics not only for animal lovers, but for sports fans and hobbyists. With its beautiful interior design, each book in The Ultimate Series entices and inspires and makes great gifts for friends and loved ones. In addition to The Ultimate Dog Lover, The Ultimate Cat Lover, and The Ultimate Horse Lover, look out for:

The Ultimate Christmas, The Ultimate Makeover, The Ultimate Teacher, The Ultimate Mom

The Ultimate Dad, The Ultimate Golfer, The Ultimate Runner and more.

HCI is hosting numerous authors throughout BEA weekend at Booth #2947 including, Jack Canfield (Jack Canfield’s Key to Living the Law of Attraction): Christopher Hopkins aka “The Makeover Guy (Staging Your Comeback); Gina Spadafori (The Ultimate Series); Laurie Perry aka “Crazy Aunt Purl” and more. For further information, contact: Kim Weiss (800) 851-9100 ext. 212 or . Or go to: www.hcibooks.com or www.hci-online.com.