After studying Modern Literature at University, Jeanne Guyon taught French in highschool while continuing her studies at university. In September 2000, she joined Verticales publishing house, directed by Bernard Wallet and Yves Pagès, as publishing officer. In 2005, the whole team is hired by Gallimard publishing house, and "Verticales" is born. Yves Pagès and Jeanne Guyon are now directing Verticales, which celebrated its 20 years in 2017.
