EXHIBIT 99.2

                                         FOR:   Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

                                 APPROVED BY:   Ronald E. Hale, Jr.
                                                Vice President & Treasurer
                                                (713) 787-0977

                                     CONTACT:   Betsy Brod/Jonathan Schaffer
                                                Media: Stan Froelich/Eileen King
                                                Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc.
                                                (212) 850-5600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                        CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE
                          SAN DIEGO COMMERCIAL PRINTERS

     HOUSTON, TEXAS - July 9, 1998 -- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
today announced the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Rush Press and Arts
& Crafts Press, strengthening its presence in the San Diego market. Terms of the
transaction were not disclosed.

     Gene Valles, President of the two San Diego operations, will continue in
his current capacity upon completion of the transaction.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "With roots tracing back to 1917 in San Diego, these
companies have grown into market leaders by providing superior quality and
service to their customers. Gene Valles began his career with Rush Press 25
years ago, and we are pleased to have someone with his experience and knowledge
of the local market joining our management team."

     Mr. Valles added, "Consolidated Graphics was always my choice to be our new
partner for the future.  This is a great opportunity for us to continue our
growth with the leader in the industry."

     Consolidated Graphics, Inc. is the fastest growing printing company in the
United States. A consolidator in a highly fragmented industry, the Company adds
value to its acquisitions through managerial and operational expertise,
financial strength, and economies of scale. Upon completion of pending
acquisitions, Consolidated Graphics will have 42 companies with annualized
revenues in excess of $445 million.

     This press release contains forward-looking statements which involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors that could cause actual
results to materially differ from the results, performance or other expectations
implied by these forward-looking statements. Consolidated Graphics' expectations
regarding run-rate revenues assume, among other things, completion of pending
acquisitions, general economic conditions, continued demand for its product, the
availability of raw materials, retention of its key management and operating
personnel, as well as other factors detailed in Consolidated Graphics' filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.