Mark Burnett to Sell His Latest Book, 'Jump In,' on QVC(R)

Mark Burnett to Sell His Latest Book, 'Jump In,' on QVC(R)

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Burnett, known as the creator/executive producer of television's hottest reality shows "The Apprentice," "Survivor" and "The Contender," delivers his life's hard-earned insights in his latest book "Jump In" to be sold on QVC, January 25 at 8 PM (ET). In addition, as a special offer to QVC shoppers, five thousand copies will be autographed by Burnett.

Burnett will appear during the half-hour show to discuss his life strategies that elevated him from selling t-shirts on the beach to being one of the most powerful names in television. He'll share with QVC viewers how these valuable lessons can be applied to the business world, to personal relationships and to everyday life.

Says Burnett, "With 'Jump In' I've gotten the exciting opportunity to share my insights and stories, and the lessons I've learned from them. I have a fantastic admiration for QVC and I'm thrilled to be able to offer the book, which has some very special features, to the QVC audience."

"QVC was thrilled to be a part of last season's `The Apprentice,' which opened the door to working with Mark," stated Kim Maguire, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for QVC. "We learned first-hand what a dynamic individual he was during that time, and we believe this book will offer great advice and life lessons that will be both inspirational and entertaining to our customers."

"Jump In" will be available through QVC at 800.345.1515 or http://www.qvc.com/.

QVC, Inc., a $5.4 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings, licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry. QVC reaches over 86 million homes in the United States. Other divisions/subsidiaries include QVC.com, Q Direct, Q Records and Video, QVC @, QVC Local, QVC ProductWorks. The QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West Chester, Pa.


Source: QVC, Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Hunter, +1-484-701-8163, tara_hunter@qvc.com, or Kate
Patarcity, +1-484-701-1028, kate_patarcity@qvc.com, both of QVC

Web site: http://www.qvc.com/


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