Signore new Transworld editorial director

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 20/09/2011 - 08:35 Transworld has appointed Michelle Signore, currently editor-in-chief at John Blake, to the role of editorial director. Signore will join Transworld on 17th October, and will report to publishing director Doug Young. Signore said: "Working at John Blake for the last 12 years has been a wonderful experience and enormous fun. To be able to help build on the outstanding non-fiction list at Transworld, however, is the most amazing opportunity—I can't wait to join the team there and get started." read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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