Shavit to succeed Franklin at Cape

Dan Franklin will step down from his role as publishing director at Jonathan Cape at the end of the year, with Michal Shavit [pictured], currently deputy publishing director at Harvill Secker, taking his place. Franklin, who is aged 66, will take the title of associate publisher and will continue to look after all his current authors, working three days a week. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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