The literary journal Granta announced that Editor Alex Clark has departed.

American Editor John Freeman was appointed Acting Editor, assuming that post immediately, the Board of Granta Magazine announced today. Earlier this year, GalleyCat reported from the Granta 105 release party in Manhattan.

Here's more from the announcement: "The Board would like to thank Alex for her positive contribution to Granta over the past eighteen months and wishes her every success for the future."