Dylan Jones facts for kids
Dylan John Jones was born in 1960. He is an English journalist and author. He is well-known for being the editor of the UK version of GQ magazine. This is a popular magazine about men's fashion and lifestyle. He worked there from 1999 to 2021.
In 2023, Dylan Jones became the editor-in-chief of the London Evening Standard newspaper. He has also worked for other magazines like i-D and Arena. He has written many books too.
Early Life and Education
Dylan Jones was born in a place called Ely, Cambridgeshire. He went to art schools to study. First, he attended Chelsea School of Art. After that, he studied at Saint Martin's School of Art. These schools helped him start his career in writing and publishing.
Career in Publishing
Dylan Jones has had a long and successful career in the world of magazines and newspapers. He is most famous for leading GQ magazine for over 20 years. Under his leadership, GQ became a very popular magazine.
In 2013, he received an award called Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This award was given to him for his important work in publishing and the British fashion industry. It shows how much he contributed to these fields.
After leaving GQ, he took on the role of editor-in-chief at the Evening Standard. This is a big job, overseeing a major London newspaper.
Books Written by Dylan Jones
Dylan Jones is also a talented author. He has written several books on different topics.
In 2012, he published three books:
- When Ziggy Played Guitar: David Bowie and Four Minutes that Shook the World - This book is about the famous musician David Bowie.
- The Biographical Dictionary of Popular Music - This book is like a dictionary about popular music.
- From the Ground Up: U2 360° Tour Official Photobook - This book has photos from the band U2's big tour.
In 2013, he wrote another book called The Eighties: One Day, One Decade. This book looks back at the 1980s. It shares some of his own memories from that time. It also talks about important cultural and political events, like the Live Aid concert in 1985.
