Tyler Perry's first title debuts at No.1 on N.Y. Times hardcover bestseller list

(April 21, 2006) Tyler Perry, who has claimed success as a popular playwright, director, producer and performer, has now conquered the literary world. His first book, “Don't Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life,” will makes its debut on the April 30^th New York Times bestseller list at No.1. The Riverhead Books title appears on the hardcover nonfiction bestseller list.

Tyler has soared to the top of every facet of entertainment he has entered: from No.1 movies (Diary of A Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion) to multi-million selling DVDs to sold-out national stage tours.

Geoffrey Kloske, Vice President and Publisher, Riverhead Books, commented, "This tremendous market reaction to Tyler Perry's extraordinary new book comes as no surprise. This is a great Riverhead success story and confirms our faith in Tyler's dynamic talents and his ability to connect with his ever-expanding audience on every level."

”Don't Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings” is currently the No.1 selling nonfiction hardcover title at retail chains and at a number of independent bookstores across the U.S. and also reached No.1 on Amazon.com as well as barnesandnoble.com, with more than 301,000 copies in print after only one week on sale. In addition, the book debuted today as the No.1 hardcover nonfiction title on USA Today's Best-Selling Books list.

Tyler Perry said, "I'm really happy for the loyalty and continued support of my fans."

Mr. Perry shares his wise, endearing, and ferociously funny observations, advice, and beliefs in his book through the voice of his beloved character, Madea Simmons – the irreverent, sharp-tongued, pistol-packing grandmother at the center of his back-to-back No.1 hit movies, Diary of A Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion, multi-million selling DVDs and sold-out theatrical productions, including Madea Goes to Jail.

Sean McDonald, Vice President and Executive Editor, Riverhead Books, was the acquiring editor of Don't Make A Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings. Tyler Perry is represented by Jay Mandel and Charles King of the William Morris Agency.

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