The Healthy Edit, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgments

Just as an edit is more than the sum of its parts, an editing book includes the generous contributions of many. Above all I’d like to thank Debbie Glovin, who suggested expanding this idea into a book, lent intellectual insights, and helped edit the manuscript. I owe my heartfelt gratitude to my helpful, flexible, and dedicated editor at Focal Press, Simon Jacobs, his highly supportive and diligent assistant, John Makowski and project manager, Marie Louise Roberts—you all made the process a delight. And special thanks to George Lucas, who generously gave me permission to use his remarks reflecting the core concept of this book. Also, my deep gratitude to Dean Elizabeth M. Daley, Chair Michael Fink, Assistant Chair Cedric Berry, ...