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                                EXHIBIT 10.1(w)


                        AGREEMENT, DATED JULY 27, 1998,
                    BETWEEN AMERICAN BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
                              AND SHARON K. GRUBER
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[LOGO]                            AMERICAN BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES                 POST OFFICE BOX 105684  ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30348
                                  (770) 953-8300              Fax (770) 952-2343


                                  July 27, 1998



Ms. Sharon K. Gruber
3115 Lake Pointe Circle
Acworth, Georgia 30102


Dear Sharon,

This letter will confirm our offer and your acceptance of the position of Vice 
President of Corporate Planning and Strategy for American Business Products, 
Inc. Your employment will begin on August 1, 1998.

The key terms and conditions of your employment are as follows:

     Salary - $105,000/year
     
     Vacation - 4 weeks paid vacation per year

Since there is a 30 day waiting period to begin American Business Products, 
Inc.'s medical and dental plans, we will reimburse you for the cost of one 
month's COBRA coverage if you pay this cost to your COBRA provider.

You will be eligible to participate in all other normal Company benefit 
programs such as life insurance plans, medical and dental plans, profit sharing 
retirement plan, 401-K plan, disability plans, etc., according to their terms.

Your job performance will be reviewed on an annual basis starting January 1, 
1999. At that time, you will be considered for a merit compensation increase.

At the end of American Business Products, Inc.'s fiscal year, December 31, 
1998, you shall receive a minimum incentive bonus in the amount of $12,000.

If your employment is terminated for any reason other than for cause, 
including, but not limited to, any act of fraud or dishonesty (whether or not 
against or involving American Business Products, Inc.); competing with American 
Business Products, Inc., either directly or indirectly, the breach of any 
provision of this letter agreement (or any other agreement to which both you 
and American Business Products, Inc. are parties); failure to discharge your 
duty of loyalty to American Business Products, Inc.; the indictment or 
conviction of you of any misdemeanor or felony; any willful act by you that 
adversely affects American Business Products, Inc., its financial condition or 
its business reputation; or any other matter constituting "good cause" under 
the laws of the State of Georgia, you shall be entitled to Salary Continuation 
of 9 months at your then current monthly base compensation in lieu of any and 
all other payments, bonus or other compensation to which you may have been 
entitled. Additionally, a payment of $15,000 to an outplacement service chosen 
by American Business Products, Inc. will be made by American Business Products, 
Inc. for your benefit.


           2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 1200, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328




                    
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Please confirm your acceptance of this offer and the terms and conditions above 
by executing below and returning to us one original copy of this letter. Please 
note that nothing in this letter creates a contract between us for a definite 
period of employment; either you or we may decide to end an employment 
relationship at any time.

As a normal course, we perform a background check on all employees. This offer 
and acceptance is conditional based upon your consent to such background check 
and on those results being satisfactory to us.

Sharon, we are pleased that you have agreed to join us and we look forward to 
a long and mutually beneficial association.
          
               
                                                   Sincerely,


                                                   /s/ Larry L. Gellerstedt, III
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                                                       Larry L. Gellerstedt, III


AGREED AND ACCEPTED:



/s/ Sharon K. Gruber
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    Sharon K. Gruber

Date: July 27, 1998