Background
Karol, Michael Alan was born on March 1, 1953 in News Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Reuben Hirsch and Sylvia (Gross) Karol.
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Michael Alan Karol
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Bachelor in Sociology and Comm., University of Pennsylvania, 1975; Master of Science in Comm./television Broadcasting, Boston University, 1977.
Career
Rhythm and blues editor Pop Top Magazine, Little Face, Inc., Boston, 1976-1978; staff photographer, production editor, National Jewel Magazine, New York City, 1978-1979; associate editor Gift and Stationery Business, Gralla Publs., New York City, 1979; managing editor Modern Floor Coverings, Charleson Public Company. New York City, 1979-1982; editor-in-chief Floor Covering Business, Thomson Retail Press, New York City, 1982-1989; managing editor Graphic Arts Monthly, Cahners Public.Co., New York City, 1990-1996; copy chief, Computer Shopper, Ziff-Davis, Inc., New York City, 1996-1998; freelance writer, editor, copy editor, since 1998.
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Recipient Silver awards for graphic excellence Modern Floor Coverings, MFC Market Report, 1981, 84, Regional Design awards for Modern Floor Coverings covers Print Magazine, 1985, 88, 65th Annual Exhibition Merit award Art Dirs. Club, 1986, Certified of Distinction in editorial design for Elvis Lives, Art Direction magazine, 1992, Certified of Merit, Cmty. Action Network, 1992, Bronze Editl. Medal of Excellence for How'd They Print That?, Cahners Public Company, 1995.Recipient Silver awards for graphic excellence Modern Floor Coverings, MFC Market Report, 1981, 84, Regional Design awards for Modern Floor Coverings covers Print Magazine, 1985, 88, 65th Annual Exhibition Merit award Art Dirs. Club, 1986, Certified of Distinction in editorial design for Elvis Lives, Art Direction magazine, 1992, Certified of Merit, Cmty. Action Network, 1992, Bronze Editl.
Medal of Excellence for How'd They Print That?, Cahners Public Company, 1995.