March 29, 2002 For more information: Frank R. Scatoni: 619-807-1887 frank@ventureliterary.com "No Kill Date" Venture Literary Sells the Celebrity Cookbook Last Suppers to Kensington On March 29, 2002, Frank R. Scatoni, representing James L. Dickerson, sold the paperback reprint rights for Last Suppers to Bruce Bender at Kensington Books. In Last Suppers, award-winning author James L. Dickerson compiles the "last meals" and recipes of some of today’s most popular personalities. He has interviewed scores of top celebrities from the world of politics, sports, entertainment, culinary arts, and business to answer this most-important question: What would your last meal be if you knew that the world were coming to an end? Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Trent Lott, Rosie O’Donnell, John Elway and others reveal their last meals, and Dickerson provides their recipes. The book was previously published in hardcover, receiving such rave reviews as: "The enticingly high-concept notion for Last Suppers is that, in choosing our foodstuffs, we reveal something about who we are and how we think we have lived." –The New York Times "This offbeat book also details the final feasts of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and John Lennon, and provides recipes for last dishes living legends would like before reaching the big restaurant in the sky." –In Style James L. Dickerson is the author of numerous pop culture books, including the celebrated music books Goin’ Back to Memphis and That’s Alright, Elvis. A veteran author, reporter, and award-winning photographer, Dickerson resides in Jackson, Mississippi. To learn more about Venture Literary, visit: www.ventureliterary.com. To learn more about Kensington, visit: www.kensingtonbooks.com.