Zachary Petit (better known out of print as Zac Petit) is a design/arts/travel journalist; editor; copywriter; and contributing writer for Fast Company.
HAPPENINGS
New book! Modest Mouse’s The Moon & Antarctica (for Bloomsbury’s 33 1/3 series) is out now. Order a signed copy from my favorite local indie shop right here.
My Fast Company article on the brilliant work of the Folio Society—one of the most luxe, over-the-top book publishers in the world—won best Trade article of the year in the American Society of Journalists and Authors’ annual awards. (A couple of years ago, my Writer’s Digest 100th anniversary issue cover story on nonfiction genius Erik Larson won Profile of the year.) Thanks, ASJA!
Work: “The Chumbox is Still the Dirty Secret of the Internet” (and much more) for Fast Company. Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch at 100 for Smithsonian.
The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing: How to Write, Work & Thrive On Your Own Terms and Treat Ideas Like Cats can be found at a bookstore near you.
