What an interesting combination - take one of the largest performing arts centers in the world and add a highly regarded non-fiction publisher and what do you get? A new multi-year partnership to publish a co-branded series of books, that will carry the names of both Wiley and Lincoln Center.

As reported in a press release issued earlier today, Lincoln Center and Wiley will collaborate to publish a minimum of 15 books. These books will draw on Lincoln Center's community of performing artists, global presentations, and Lincoln Center Institute's educational expertise, as well as Lincoln Center's archives. The range of works is targeted to families, general interest consumers, educators, and performing arts professionals. The first book under this new partnership will be a history of Lincoln Center from 1979-2006 and published in October, 2006. Other books in the planning stages include one on the acclaimed List Poster and Print Program and a series of family focused concert going companion books.

Stephen Kippur, EVP Wiley and President of Wiley's professional and trade publishing division states, "We're excited about the Lincoln Center partnership because it gives us immediate strength in the performing arts arena including music, opera, dance, and film, among others. Wiley's strength in managing well-known brands and global distribution, makes this a win-win for both sides."