Nomad Editions Adds Former Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Barbara Fairchild to Editorial Roster of Newly Launched Digital Weekly Real Eats

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Editions, a first-of-its-kind media company that produces digital weekly publications designed exclusively for mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad and other platforms, today announced the appointment of Barbara Fairchild as a columnist and contributor.

In her new position, Fairchild will write a monthly column for the Nomad Editions digital publication, Real Eats, which features weekly stories from a team of accomplished writers about the people involved in growing, harvesting, creating and presenting the food we enjoy. Fairchild is a renowned food writer and editor, having previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Magazine for the last 10 years, as well as authoring the publication's best-selling cookbooks.

"We are thrilled to have Barbara Fairchild join our growing editorial roster, which now features the most acclaimed journalists across several categories and special interest areas," said Mark Edmiston, CEO of Nomad Editions and former president of Newsweek. "Throughout her career, Barbara has had an indelible impact on the food and culinary space, and we look forward to bringing her insights to our readers on a monthly basis."

"We look forward to utilizing Barbara's many talents," said Sean Elder, editor of Real Eats. "Her regular column will reflect her many interests and broad experience in the food world. Readers can look forward to personal anecdotes, advice from some of the well-known chefs she is friends with, and even recipes. Barbara's perspective will ensure added value to the unique and forward-thinking stories we provide each week."

"It is a privilege to welcome Barbara Fairchild to our ranks," said John Benditt, Editor in Chief of Nomad Editions. "It's another piece of evidence that the Nomad Editions editorial model is capable of attracting marquee names to offer our readers. We'll have many more such announcements over the coming year."

Fairchild joined Bon Appetit in 1978 as an editorial assistant. She then spent nearly 15 years as an executive editor before her promotion to Editor-in-Chief in 2000, a role she held for 10 years. She has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America," and is a regular presence on radio and TV programs involving food, restaurants and travel.

Her influence on the food world will undoubtedly benefit the credibility and creativity of Real Eats, providing knowledge of not only food, but also the culture and trends that surround it. Her expertise in the language of this subject will enhance the new digital age of food writing and reading, and also further develop Nomad Editions' goal of bringing exciting quality content to worldwide consumers of mobile media.

Real Eats is a weekly Nomad Edition bringing readers stories behind food, edited by Sean Elder, a former editor at Elle, Parenting, Details and numerous other publications, whose writing has appeared in Gourmet, Food & Wine, Salon, New York, The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, Men's Journal, National Geographic, Premiere, Redbook and Glamour. The digital weekly first appeared on December 3, and recent stories include the saga of three men on a mission to find the best barbecue below the Mason-Dixon line; the agricultural adventure of cows who use Twitter; and a modest proposal for bringing reasoned discourse to our society through the dinner table.

Fairchild will be joining an A-list of other regular contributors at Real Eats, including renowned New York caterer and award-winning cookbook author Serena Bass ("For a Good Time…"); former Real Simple and Glamour food editor Susie Quick ("Honest Food"); former Vogue and Travel & Leisure editor Alice Gordon ("Eatiquette"); Tin House executive editor Michelle Wildgen, who also edited the literary quarterly's Food & Booze collection ("TV Dinner"); and Brooklyn cocktail specialist and discerning drinker Elisabeth Garber-Paul ("Lush Life").

For more information on Nomad Editions, including instructions on how to register for a free trial of Real Eats, please visit http://www.nomadeditions.com.

ABOUT NOMAD EDITIONS

Nomad Editions is a unique media marketplace that provides readers with digital publications on a wide range of subjects, developed specifically for mobile devices. High-quality editorial and rich multimedia capabilities are enhanced by new technology that automatically formats content onto the web browser of any mobile device, ensuring easy engagement and mobility on this new media format.  

Founded by Mark Edmiston, former Newsweek President and long time media investment banker, and media veterans Marjorie Martay and Jock Spivy, with renowned designer Roger Black as Design Director—Nomad Editions uses a subscription-based business model where editors, writers and contributors are fairly compensated for their creativity.

SOURCE Nomad Editions