Effective February 24, Marysue Rucci will become publisher of Scribner, Simon & Schuster's oldest imprint. At the same time, current publisher Nan Graham will stay at Scribner but transition to an editorial role. Graham had announced last October that she would be stepping back as publisher.
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Rucci joined Simon & Schuster some three decades ago, beginning as an editorial assistant at Scribner. In that role she discovered Kathy Reichs's first novel, Déjà Dead, and she has gone on to work with a plethora of acclaimed and bestselling authors and to publish fiction and nonfiction.
"It is an extraordinary privilege and the opportunity of a lifetime to lead the storied Scribner imprint, and to take the helm from the incomparable Nan Graham," said Rucci. "As publisher, I will continue to publish lasting works of literary merit and to champion authors at all stages of their careers. I also look forward to working innovatively and strategically with the exceptional staff to expand Scribner’s footprint in the industry."
Jonathan Karp, S&S CEO, said: "Whether the book is fiction or nonfiction, literary or commercial (or both), Marysue brings passion and conviction to her work. Again and again, she has demonstrated that she possesses a discerning eye and an openness to new ideas and literary voices--and a propensity for choosing books that readers love."
"I have the greatest admiration for Marysue, for her books, her vision, and her singular dedication and advocacy," said Graham. "I am thrilled for the Scribner team and honored to be succeeded by her as publisher of this magnificent imprint."