Matt Inman
About Matt Inman
Matt Inman is the Executive Editor at The Crown Publishing Group, Penguin Random House, specializing in narrative and illustrated nonfiction titles.
Current Title and Position
Matt Inman currently holds the position of Executive Editor at The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House. In his role, he specializes in acquiring and editing narrative and illustrated nonfiction titles, focusing on genres such as memoir, narrative nonfiction, humor, pop culture, cultural history, and reference with a pop twist.
Professional Background at Crown Publishing Group
Before becoming Executive Editor, Matt Inman served as Senior Editor at The Crown Publishing Group from 2015 to 2020. He initially joined Crown as an Editor in 2013 and worked in that capacity for two years. During his tenure at Crown Publishing, he has acquired and edited multiple successful titles, contributing significantly to the company's offerings in nonfiction literature.
Early Career in Publishing
Matt Inman began his publishing career at HarperCollins Publishers, where he held various roles including Managing Editorial Coordinator, Assistant Editor, and Associate Editor between 2006 to 2010. After HarperCollins, he moved to Disney ABC Television Group as an Editor for Hyperion Books from 2011 to 2013. Throughout these early stages of his career, he developed a strong foundation in editorial practices and publishing management.
Education Background
Matt Inman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Political Science from Penn State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His academic background provided him with a solid grounding in critical thinking and the humanities, skills that have been instrumental in his editorial career.
Notable Acquisitions and Edited Works
Matt Inman has a strong portfolio of successful book acquisitions and edits. Notably, he acquired and edited 'Greenlights' by Matthew McConaughey, a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller, and 'There and Back' by Jimmy Chin, which also became a New York Times bestseller. Other significant titles he has worked on include 'How To Tell a Story' by The Moth, 'Pride of a Nation' by Gwendolyn Oxenham, and 'The Last Action Heroes' by Nick de Semlyen.