writer, translator and publisher
Ian Skillicorn is a publisher with three decades’ experience of working in the media and arts. His publishing company, Wyndham Books, reissues bestselling mid-twentieth century fiction. He also organises and hosts live debates with academics and thought leaders, and literary events with writers from book publishing, film and television. He frequently collaborates on literary projects with universities, libraries and schools.
Ian is a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the Translators’ Association and the Society of Authors. He was an independent advisor to the Metropolitan Police Service for ten years, and was awarded a Commendation from the Commander (Head of Homicide Investigations).
He has lived and worked in Milan, Italy, and in London, and is now based in Liverpool.