Joint Filing Agreement

SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 00753T 10 5		Page 1 of 1 Page

Exhibit 1

Joint Filing Agreement
The undersigned parties hereby agree to the joint filing of the Schedule 13D filed herewith and any amendments filed thereto, relating to the Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share of Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) on behalf of each party.
Date:		January 30, 2006
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					Title: President and Treasurer
Robotti & Company, LLC				Robotti & Company Advisors, LLC
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	Title: President and Treasurer				Title: President and Treasurer
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Ravenswood Management Company, L.L.C.				The Ravenswood Investment Company, L.P.
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	Title: Managing Member
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					Title: Managing Member