Overview
As an established freelance editor, I have worked with an array of high-profile clients throughout my career. I have extensive experience preparing copy for publication, including stylistic, structural and intrusive editing, page layout, research, copyediting, fact checking and proofreading. My regular clients include Thames & Hudson and the Quarto Group, with whom I work on co-edition multi- and single-author books and series acrossthe arts, social sciences, history and popular culture. I am therefore proficient working in both UK and US English and am confident with the implementation of house styles.I love the collaborative process involved in producing both large illustrated reference books and smaller journals – working with writers, designers, picture researchers, etc – and always strive to create a truly beautiful and informative publication. It is a welcome challenge to tackle different subject matter and a pleasure to work with new clients.Below is just a small selection of the amazing books I have edited over the past few years.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Design
Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences
Fashion & Textiles
History
Home & Garden
Photography
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2002 —
Present
In addition to working on illustrated reference books, I also edit an annual journal for the Building Limes Forum and help new authors turn their initial ideas into manuscripts. For nine years, I was a member of the proofreading team at the Central Office of Information in London, which dealt with numerous government publications for clients including the Home Office, Electoral Commission, Royal Navy, Migration Advisory Committee, NHS and DfES. This required a high level of accuracy that I maintain in all my work.
Portfolio
The history of paint and color in interior design, spanning a period of three centuriesWhy were primary colors popular in postwar kitchens? Why did the Art Deco era prefer clean lines and pastel shades? This comprehensive illustrated history of the use of colo... read more
An incisive and startling international review of the evolution of dentistry from the Bronze Age to the present day, presented in a gorgeous packageThis achingly fascinating book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to th... read more
A beautifully illustrated look at the evolution of surgery, as revealed through rare technical illustrations, sketches, and oil paintings The nineteenth century saw major advances in the practice of surgery. In 1750, the anatomist John Hunter described it as “... read more
The shocking story of a deadly trend in Victorian wallpaper design, illustrated by beautiful and previously unseen arsenic-riddled designs from the British National ArchivesIn Germany, in 1814, Wilhelm Sattler created an extremely toxic arsenic and verdigris c... read more
The ultimate who's who in the world of fashion design. Fashion Design Directory presents an enticing panorama of 150 key players in fashion, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. These are the people and companies that have shaped the worl... read more
The second volume in Prestel's Whole story series is a lavish, nicely priced, and authoritative book tracing the complete evolution of fashion, from togas to Tory Burch.This enthralling book takes readers through every major era of fashion history: classical G... read more
One of the most beautiful and comprehensive sourcebooks of fabric swatches from every key designer of the last century This exhaustive sourcebook book presents the most eye-catching and important pieces from an array of more than 100 of the world’s fashion des... read more
Sumptuously illustrated, engaging, and insightful, Mary Wilson’s book charts the glittering story of The Supremes, as it showcases their glamorous and iconic ensembles.As Motown’s leading act in the 1960s, The Supremes became synonymous with glamorous, elegant... read more
The only official, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Jacksons' lives and careers, celebrating 50 years of one of the greatest acts of all time. The Jacksons: Legacy is the first official book on the the Royal Family of Pop. Unrivaled access to the family arch... read more
Come on, you know you’ve thought it―while viewing a “masterpiece” of abstract art, you mutter, “A kid could do that.” Here Susie Hodge, author of How to Survive Modern Art, explains why the best examples of modern art are actually the result of sophisticated t... read more
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Why You Can Build it Like That
The Art of Love tells the stories of the most fascinating couples of the art world, exploring the passionate, challenging and loving relationships behind some of the world’s greatest works of art. From Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to Joseph Cornell and Yayoi K... read more
Encompassing everything from townhouses and farmsteads to mountain cabins and beach houses, this beautifully illustrated and comprehensive reference will inspire both first-time decorators and experienced interior designers. Explore 100 exemplary private homes... read more
Explore 100 gardens from around the world with this illustrated guide to the design elements of each—from historical style to planting and landscape design. This comprehensive reference offers gardens from many periods of history—Islamic, Renaissance, English ... read more
This latest addition to the Whole Story series offers an encyclopedic and lavishly illustrated survey of architecture throughout human history. Sweeping in reach and exhaustive in detail, Architecture: The Whole Story is an indispensible reference for anyone i... read more
From the 18th century to the present, every aspect of design is covered in one single, spectacularly designed volume that will appeal to experts and general audiences alike. This chronologically organized compendium guides readers through the evolution of mode... read more
Unlike many other artistic media, photography’s origins are well documented, as are its ever-changing technologies and applications. Written by an international team of experts, this definitive history of photography looks at every step of the field’s dynamic ... read more
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world s most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the... read more
This timely volume in The Big Idea series surveys the evolution of AI over the last sixty years and explores how it’s transforming society today and for decades to come.Artificial Intelligence, which once felt like a far-off futuristic fantasy, is now changing... read more
This fascinating entry in The Big Idea series lays out the ethical implications and the costs of modern medicine.Over the course of human history, medicine has achieved incredible successes―but at what cost? This latest book in The Big Idea series explores the... read more
This stimulating entry in the “Big Idea” series assesses the connections between gender, psychology, culture, and sexuality, revealing how individual and social attitudes have evolved over the centuries. When we are born, we are each assigned a gender based on... read more
This new volume in The Big Idea series evaluates the impact of the increased use of technology in everyday life on society.Modern technology has undoubtedly enhanced our lives in numerous, powerful ways―we can now communicate in real time with friends and coll... read more
This new volume in The Big Idea series surveys the detrimental impact humans have had on the planet and evaluates what we can do to reverse the damage.The effects of global warming are being felt around the world through climate change, and images of our river... read more
