The Book Collector Names David Pearson as New Editor

The Book Collector literary journal has appointed David Pearson as its new editor, following the death of James Fleming in December last year.

Pearson has worked in various major research libraries in the UK including the British Library, the National Art Library at the V&A, the Wellcome Library and Senate House. He retired in 2017 as Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries for the City of London Corporation and is now a Research Fellow at the University of London's Institute of English Studies and a member of the teaching staff of the London Rare Books School. 

A past President of the Bibliographical Society, he has written several books on book history, with a particular interest in aspects of the book as an owned and designed object including Speaking Volumes.

David has been a subscriber to The Book Collector since 1982, and a regular contributor since 1986. In its announcement the journal said: "We couldn't wish for a more enthusiastic and experienced editor who effortlessly combines his academic background with his approachable style of writing. We all agree that the best way to honour James's memory and his commitment to the journal is to keep the show on the road, and that is what we are going to do."

The Book Collector was founded by  Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, in 1952. It digitised its archive in 2020.