Dr. Oz Inks Deal With Scribner

By Maryann Yin 

Dr. Oz (GalleyCat)Dr. Mehmet Oz has signed a deal with the Simon & Schuster imprint, Scribner. The cardiothoracic surgeon (pictured, via) has become well-known as the television personality behind The Dr. Oz Show.

Oz plans to write a new book entitled Food Can Fix It. Shannon Welch, an executive editor, negotiated the deal with the publisher of Hearst Magazines’ Hearst Books division, Jacqueline Deval. The release date has been scheduled for Spring 2017.

According to the press release, the book focuses on “how food can be transformative medicine with the power to change their health, looks, and even their happiness…Filled with full-color photographs, the book also offers a 21-day meal plan and easy recipes. An audio edition will be released simultaneously by Simon & Schuster Audio.”