Mark Hooper Email & Phone Number

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Gb

London / Kent

Editor, StanEditor at Large, London for The Impression; Editorial Consultant, Bang & Olufsen; freelance journalism for The Times, The Guardian, Wallpaper*, Robb Report, Harvard GSD, Sothebys; editorial consultancy (The Face relaunch, Setag Yachts, Bang & Olufsen); copywriting (The Economist, Bill Amberg, Rebus, Ten Group); author (The Story of Tools, The Great British Tree Biography)

Founding editor, responsible for planning, commissioning and editing on this critically acclaimed independent title and lifestyle brand (as well as sister creative agency A Secret Place); a thought leader in responsible design and sustainability within the creative arts and science – together with related agency work; copywriting, editing and brand editorial / marketing strategy.Named one of the top 5 independent titles by The Guardian.Praise for Hole & Corner:‘I love Hole & Corner… there’s a tranquility to all the subjects that Hole & Corner specialises in that is very much needed.’Sir Paul Smith‘There’s something very beautifulabout the lifestyle it evokes; it’s done with great care and love… it’s a very interesting, timely magazine”.’Patrick Burgoyne, CEO, D&AD and former Editor, Creative Review‘A wonderfully reflective title… like a visual version of The New Yorker.’Lisa Markwell, Editor, Independent on Sunday‘Beautifully compiled… highly recommended.’Jeremy Leslie, founder, magculture.com‘A really handsome magazine… the people behind Hole & Corner are really interested in finding unique content. I think it’s wonderful.’Ian Birch, editorial director, Hearst UK

Co-editor of the BS Johnson Journalhttp://bsjohnson.org

Planning and editorial strategy for multi-platform brand communications incorporating multi award-winning print, digital and app development work.

Planning and editing of daily music content for Channel 4, including the implementation of key promotions (e.g. band talent search project) and a major rebranding (from Slashmusic to 4music).

Planning and editing of fashion and travel content for the title, interviewing A-list talent including Eric Cantona, Kevin Pietersen, Rio Ferdinand and Kevin Bacon.

Responsible for commissioning and editing one of the world's most influential fashion titles during one of its most successful commercial periods, interviewing talents including New Order, Jarvis Cocker, Nick Knight, Massive Attack, Badly Drawn Boy and Raf Simons

Promoted from Staffwriter to Associate editor

Regular freelancer on this highly influential title, writing lead features on everyone from Ant & Dec to Air and Curtis Mayfield.

Edited the front section of this innovative customer title for Virgin Atlantic, working closely with @magCulture founder @Jeremy Leslie

Philosophy, Philosophy

Education record

Activities and Societies: Debate Team