HMV's Sim moves to Penguin

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 12/05/2011 - 09:39 Penguin Children's Division has appointed HMV group marketing director Graham Sim to the role of creative director. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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