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The Black Book Announces The AR100 Big Fish of the Global Annual Report Pond

october 29, 2008

NEW YORK, NY, October 27, 2008 - The Black Book - a 40-year old publication servicing art directors, designers, creative directors, editors and publishers - announces the winners of the twenty-third annual report and corporate sustainability competition.

"For the twenty-third year, The Black Book is proud to present the best design within annual reports, corporate sustainability and social responsibility reports. Annual reports matter more now than ever before. Visually compelling design compliment facts and financial figures. We are proud to once again honor this group of corporate creatives," states publisher Joe Resudek.

Finalists were chosen by a board of experts including Nick Patrissi, industry relations manager of Kodak's corporate solutions group; creative directors Margot Perman and Jurgen Riehle from Real Design Associates; Pum Lefebure, creative director for Design Army; and marketing executive Mack Bird from Ramsey Press.

Neenah Paper and Kolegram have sponsored the production of this year's book. Event sponsors included la.venue New York, Tanqueray No. 10, and Liam Alexander Photography.

The AR100 & CSR Book will be available in November through private distribution or can be purchased by calling (212) 979-6700 or via blackbook.com.

About The Black Book
The Black Book, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, is recognized as the industry's leading resource for artists and creative professionals. The company publishes four award-winning sourcebooks: Black Book Illustration, The AR100 Award Show book, The Creative Industry Directory, and Black Book Photography. For more information please visit www.blackbook.com.