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Waterstone's Rowley joins Ebury

30.11.11 | Charlotte Williams

Ebury Press has appointed Michael Rowley, previously a Waterstone's buyer, as editorial director for science fiction and fantasy.

Rowley was previously a sci-fi and fantasy specialist buyer at Waterstone's head office for seven years, having graduated from the University of Liverpool with an MA in science fiction studies. He initially worked for Waterstone's at the Manchester Deansgate branch, running the sci fi and fantasy section and co-editing the in-house genre magazine, Enigma.  

Ebury Publishing m.d. Fiona MacIntyre said: "Michael is recognised as being one of the best in the business and it is a real pleasure to provide a home for him to develop a subject he so clearly loves. His astute understanding of the sf and fantasy audience will help shape an exciting, innovative and profitable list."

Rowley added: "Joining Ebury is a dream job for me, the high point of a long career specialising in genre fiction. To be part of such a wonderful and passionate team is hugely exciting, and I can't wait to get started."

Rowley begins on 5th December, reporting to publisher Jake Lingwood.
 

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By EmmaB

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Couldn't happen to a nicer chap!

Wed, 30/11/2011 - 17:06
By Leko

Fiona is right, Michael is definitely one of the best. A real plus for Ebury. Well done Michael and good luck.

Wed, 30/11/2011 - 17:31
By Jon

How wonderful - Michael will be brilliant in this role. Congratulations!

Wed, 30/11/2011 - 17:53
By button

Michael is a fantastic guy, all the best to him at ebury!! Lovely guy anytime I had to call him about something in branch :)

Thu, 01/12/2011 - 17:29
By Richard Green

Great news - well done Michael!

Fri, 02/12/2011 - 13:43
By Andy Rossiter

I''m delighted for you Michael. Your passion for Science Fiction shone through in Deansgate in the years I worked with you.

Fri, 02/12/2011 - 23:56
By Snooky

Congratulations, Michael! Excellent news.

Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:08

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