Overview
Former executive editor at Ten Speed Press/Penguin Random House. I specialize in illustrated nonfiction, especially cooking and lifestyle books. The books I've edited have been nominated for 12 James Beard Foundation and International Association of Culinary Professionals awards.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Design
Home & Garden
Nature
Photography
Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)
Awards
- James Beard Foundation
- International Association of Culinary Professionals
Certifications
- Yale Publishing Course
- Editcetera Developmental Editing
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2019 —
Present
Ten Speed Press
Aug, 2010 —
Dec, 2018
(over 8 years)
I spent eight years at Ten Speed acquiring and editing cookbooks, design and photography books, and revamping the company's art instruction list.
University of California Press
Sep, 2002 —
Jul, 2010
(almost 8 years)
In my time at UC Press, I acquired books in the areas of natural history, environmental science, and gardening. I was particularly interested in books that brought cutting edge research to a general readership and had a strong environmental message.
Portfolio
A comprehensive guide to making pizza, covering nine different regional styles--including Neapolitan, Roman, Chicago, and Californian--from 12-time world Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. Everyone loves pizza! From fluffy Sicilian pan pizza to classic Neapolitan ... read more
From Portland's most acclaimed and beloved baker comes this must-have baking guide, featuring recipes for world-class breads and pizzas and a variety of schedules suited for the home baker.In Flour Water Salt Yeast, author Ken Forkish demonstrates that high-qu... read more
Finalist for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Awards for "Restaurant and Professional" categoryThe debut cookbook from one of the country's most celebrated and pioneering restaurants, Michelin-starred State Bird Provisions in San Francisco. Few restaurants... read more
In his eagerly awaited first cookbook, award-winning chef Charles Phan from San Francisco's Slanted Door restaurant introduces traditional Vietnamese cooking to home cooks by focusing on fundamental techniques and ingredients.When Charles Phan opened his now-l... read more
A beautiful and lavishly photographed cookbook focused on authentic Japanese clay-pot cooking, showcasing beloved recipes and updates on classics, with background on the origins and history of donabe. Japanese clay pot (donabe) cooking has been refined over ce... read more
A gorgeously photographed new take on flower arranging using local and foraged plants and flowers to create beautiful arrangements, with ideas and inspiration for the whole year.Roadside fennel, flowering fruit trees, garden roses, tiny violets; ingredients bo... read more
Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "International" categoryFinalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards A collection of 100 recipes for regional Mexican food from the popular San Francisc... read more
A beginner's guide to sous vide, which has been a popular cooking technique in restaurants for years, offering tender and succulent dishes cooked to perfection. Now, from the creator of Nomiku—the first affordable sous vide machine—comes this easy-to-follow co... read more
The long-awaited cookbook by one of the San Francisco Bay Area's star chefs, David Kinch, who has revolutionized restaurant culture with his take on the farm-to-table ethic and focus on the terroir of the Northern California coast. Since opening Manresa in Los... read more
A guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok restaurants.After decades spent traveling throughout Thailand, Andy Ricker wanted to bring the country's famed street food stateside. I... read more
Based on the author's online photography project, this stunning collection features portraits of 500 women from more than 50 countries, accompanied by revelatory captions that capture their personal stories. Since 2013 photographer Mihaela Noroc has traveled t... read more
In her latest cookbook, Deborah Madison, America's leading authority on vegetarian cooking and author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, reveals the surprising relationships between vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs within the same botanical families, and... read more
