December 20, 2006. In a deal with Brill, Walter de Gruyter has with immediate effect bought the entire Mathematics list consisting of six journals and approximately 150 individual book titles. All publications appear under the imprint of VSP and will be added to de Gruyter’s existing list of Mathematics titles, which also includes the prestigious Journal für die reine und angewandte Mathematik (“CRELLE’S JOURNAL”). Matthias Wahls, Business Development Manager of Brill said: “This Mathematics list is an important resource in the field, but has remained somewhat underdeveloped, also due to its lack of critical mass. By this transfer, VSP’s Mathematics publications, and with it also its authors, editors and readers, will greatly benefit as they join a publisher who already manages a list of a considerable market standing in the Mathematics.” Wolfgang Boettner, Publishing Director Medicine and Sciences of Walter de Gruyter, welcomes the latest acquisition: “The outstanding publications we acquired from Brill fit extremely well into our existing Mathematics program and will further strengthen our market position in this scientific field.”