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Jenny Wapner has been named publisher of Hardie Grant North America, a newly created position. She was most recently executive editor at Ten Speed Press, and has 20 years of experience in book publishing, working in a range of genres, including cooking, design, photography, natural science, and lifestyle.
Julie Pinkham, Hardie Grant Publishing Group managing director, said, "We are thrilled that Jenny will bring her publishing expertise and deep understanding of the U.S. market to this new role. As our publisher in North America, I know Jenny will publish books that are beautiful, important, and award-winning, adding to the already exceptional Hardie Grant list."
Wapner commented: "I've long admired Hardie Grant, and the opportunity to expand their publishing into the United States is both thrilling and an absolute honor. As an independent publisher with a stellar reputation, I feel that this is an exciting and needed addition to the American publishing landscape."
Founded in 1997 in Melbourne, Australia, Hardie Grant publishes from Australia, London, and San Francisco. The company focuses on illustrated books in categories that include food and drink, design and interiors, popular culture, and craft. Last month, it became fully independent when Pinkham, founders Fiona Hardie and Sandy Grant and publishing veteran Ian Webster bought out the part of Hardie Grant owned by Associated Media Investments.