8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

        Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 28, 2006

                               COURIER CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                                  Massachusetts
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         (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

                         Commission File Number: 0-7597

                 IRS Employer Identification Number: 04-2502514

   15 Wellman Avenue, North Chelmsford, MA                       01863
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  (Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

                                 (978) 251-6000
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                    No Change
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          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 28, 2006, Courier Corporation issued a press release announcing the
acquisition of Federal Marketing Corporation, d/b/a Creative Homeowner, a New
Jersey based publisher and distributor of books, house plans and related
products for the home and garden retail market. The full text of the press
release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.



Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1     Press Release of Courier Corporation dated April 28, 2006.




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                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                         COURIER CORPORATION

                                     By: /s/ Robert P. Story, Jr.
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                                             Robert P. Story, Jr.
                                             Senior Vice President and
                                             Chief Financial Officer
Date:    April 28, 2006






                                  Exhibit Index


99.1                Press Release of Courier Corporation dated April 28, 2006

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

Courier Expands Publishing Business with Acquisition of Creative Homeowner

    NORTH CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2006--Courier
Corporation (Nasdaq: CRRC), one of America's leading book
manufacturers and specialty publishers, today announced that it has
acquired Federal Marketing Corporation, d/b/a Creative Homeowner, a
New Jersey-based publisher and distributor of books, house plans and
related products for the $340-million home and garden retail book
market. With sales of $24 million in calendar 2005, Creative Homeowner
significantly expands the size and reach of Courier's specialty book
publishing segment, which also includes Dover Publications and
Research & Education Association, Inc. (REA). The acquisition was
completed as a cash transaction, with Courier purchasing 100% of the
stock of Creative Homeowner for $37 million.
    "Since entering the specialty publishing business with our
acquisition of Dover back in 2000, we have continued to look for
additional publishers with similar business models, strong management
and unrealized growth opportunities," said Courier Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer James F. Conway III. "Two years ago we found one in
REA. Now, with Creative Homeowner, we have taken a much larger step
into one of the highest-growth markets in the book publishing
industry. Creative Homeowner books have been strikingly successful at
capturing the imagination of today's families, with dozens of titles
holding #1 or #2 market positions in their categories. As a result,
over the last three years Creative Homeowner sales have risen at a
compound annual growth rate of 9%. We are proud to welcome this
nationally known brand -- and the seasoned organization behind it --
into the Courier family."
    Creative Homeowner principals Allan Blair and Henry Toolan also
welcomed the transaction in a joint statement, saying, "Becoming part
of Courier opens up great opportunities for our people and our brand.
Courier's management skills, financial resources, manufacturing
capabilities and strong customer relationships will add tremendous
value to the Creative Homeowner product line, enabling it to reach a
larger and more diverse audience than ever before."

    Publications tailored to home improvement markets

    For more than two decades, Creative Homeowner has served
homeowners and do-it-yourselfers with a variety of publications that
combine innovative design, practical guidance, elegant four-color
production and excellent consumer value. With more than 100 active
titles, the Creative Homeowner line covers all aspects of home design,
decorating, repair and improvement as well as home arts, landscaping
and gardening. The company also publishes pre-drawn house plans
designed for a range of residential styles and needs, and serves as a
distributor for other publishers of home and garden books. Creative
Homeowner products can be viewed at the company's websites,
www.creativehomeowner.com and www.ultimateplans.com.
    Creative Homeowner publications are sold nationwide at Lowe's,
Home Depot and other home and garden centers as well as bookstores,
book clubs, warehouse clubs and on the Internet. Principally located
in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Creative Homeowner has
approximately 200 full- and part-time employees.

    Publishing synergies

    "Creative Homeowner is an excellent fit for Courier in several
ways," said Mr. Conway. "Like our other publishing businesses, it owns
the vast majority of its content and has a long history of profitable,
well-run operations. Equally important, it targets specialized markets
and does not directly compete with the publishers we serve through our
book manufacturing segment. At the same time, Creative Homeowner's
emphasis on high-quality four-color production dovetails perfectly
with the state-of-the-art four-color printing capabilities our book
manufacturing business offers.
    "In building a top-shelf nationwide brand, Creative Homeowner has
more than lived up to its name, with innovative, exciting products
tailored to emerging market segments. Creative Homeowner titles are
not simply category leaders, but category creators -- a capability
that will have increasing value as we go forward. And the editorial
and marketing organization behind this content is clearly up to the
task of achieving further growth. We see the Creative Homeowner
acquisition as both a valuable addition to Courier and a model for
future expansion in our publishing segment."
    Creative Homeowner publisher Brian Toolan said, "Our entire
organization is thrilled to become part of Courier. While we have not
had a prior relationship with Courier, we have observed the progress
of Dover and REA under Courier ownership with great interest. By
joining forces, we will be able to play an important role in the
growth and direction of Courier's publishing segment while creating
new opportunities for our employees and customers."
    Following the transaction, Creative Homeowner is expected to
continue to operate under its own name and management team within
Courier's publishing segment. The acquisition is expected to be
neutral to Courier earnings for the balance of its 2006 fiscal year,
and accretive beginning in 2007.
    GLC Securities Corp., an affiliate of Gruppo, Levy & Co., acted as
advisors to Creative Homeowner.

    About Courier Corporation

    Courier Corporation prints, publishes and sells books.
Headquartered in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Courier has two
business segments, full-service book manufacturing and specialty book
publishing. For more information, visit www.courier.com.

    This news release includes forward-looking statements. Statements
that describe future expectations, plans or strategies are considered
"forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and releases issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "believe," "expect,"
"anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions which are
predictions of or indicate future events and trends and which do not
relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated.
Factors that could affect actual results include, among others,
changes in customers' demand for the Company's products, including
seasonal changes in customer orders, changes in raw material and
energy costs and availability, pricing actions by competitors,
consolidation among customers and competitors, success in the
integration of acquired businesses, changes in operating expenses,
changes in technology, difficulties in the start up of new equipment
or information technology systems, changes in copyright laws, changes
in tax regulations, and general changes in economic conditions,
including currency fluctuations and changes in interest rates.
Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions
could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The
forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date
hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly
such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

    CONTACT: Courier Corporation
             James F. Conway III, 978-251-6000
             Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
             or
             Robert P. Story, Jr., 978-251-6000
             Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
             www.courier.com