EXHIBIT 99

                                         FOR:  Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

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

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


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



          CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS TO ACQUIRE CMI OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

     Houston, Texas - January 26, 1999 - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:CGX)
announced today the signing of a letter of intent to acquire CMI. Based in
Chicago, Illinois, CMI is a full-service commercial printer that offers high
quality pre-press and press capabilities as well as embossing, engraving, foil
stamping, binding, die cutting and fulfillment services. David Steinberg will
remain with the company as President following the transaction. Other terms were
not disclosed.

     Joe R. Davis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated
Graphics, commented, "With the acquisition of CMI, we expand our presence to one
of the largest print markets in the country. David Steinberg and his highly
skilled employees offer their customers a wide range of printing services. Their
expertise and commitment to meeting customer needs has helped them establish a
solid reputation in the Chicago area. We are pleased they have decided to join
our group."

     David Steinberg added, "We have expanded our capabilities to meet the
demands of our customers, and this dedication to service has been a key to our
success. With the help of Consolidated Graphics and their considerable
resources, we can continue growing our company into the future."

     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 53 companies with annualized
revenues in excess of $605 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.

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