Book Business and Publishing Executive Announce New Editorial Leadership

Rosen is the author of Elements of the Table: A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests (Clarkson Potter), a guide to setting the table, dining etiquette and the history of fine dining. She is also the co-author of The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book and The Baby Owner's Maintenance Log (both from Quirk Books), as well as several gift books and journals. Lynn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an Honors degree in English, and holds a Masters in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University.

Howard was previously the Editor-in-Chief of the Philadelphia City Paper, Philadelphia's leading alternative weekly newspaper, which he led to the prestigious Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Newspaper of the Year award. In more than 12 years with the paper, Howard was charged with reinvigorating the paper's online presence, creating e-newsletters and blogs, and launching and developing the glossy, annual city guide magazine City Paper Primer. He has written for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine's The Philly Post, Flying Kite, Magnet, GRID and other publications.

“Brian has demonstrated a keen understanding of how to serve our audiences online, and this new role will leverage his many talents in the online arena,” said Matt Steinmetz. “I’m confident our readers will agree.”

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