Jacqui Small, Group Publisher of the eponymous London-based imprint which has been part of Quarto Group Inc (LON:QRT) since 2004, is preparing to step back from a full-time role at the end of the year following an ‘extraordinary’ career.
Jacqui will publish her Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 lists. She will then become ‘Publisher At Large’, a role in which she will continue to collaborate with Quarto on special projects and titles in the future. Quarto’s UK-based group of Adult imprints will oversee any future Jacqui Small titles.
Jacqui Small’s lifestyle list focuses on interiors, food and drink, crafts and gardening. Over the years, she has become renowned for publishing books that feature authoritative content, high-quality design and mouth-watering photography, from an array of established award-winning expert authors – including interiors guru Kelly Hoppen, master chocolatier William Curley, Mich Turner, founder of the Little Venice Cake Company, florist Paula Pryke and Michelin star chef Pierre Koffmann.
Gresham House Strategic PLC (LON:GHS) has a total interest of 4.4% in Quarto Group Inc, correct as of 31 July 2017 month end NAV announcement, released 01 August 2017