Wikipedia
Betsy Wollheim
Elizabeth Rosalind "Betsy" Wollheim (born 5 December 1951, New York) is the President, co-Publisher and co-Editor-in-Chief of science fiction and fantasy publisher DAW Books,[2] "a small private company, owned exclusively by its publishers."[3] The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert.[3][2] She had worked at DAW as an associate editor from 1975.[2]
Betsy Wollheim | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Rosalind Wollheim December 5, 1951 |
| Education | Forest Hills High School, Clark University and the Worcester Art Museum School[1] |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Spouse | Peter Stampfel |
| Parent(s) | Donald A. Wollheim and Elsie B. Wollheim |
Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971.[3] She took over leadership of DAW in 1985.
Recognition edit
- 2018 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement[4]
- 2012 Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor (Long Form)[5]
- 1992 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
- 1990 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
References edit
- ^ "Betsy Wollheim: The Family Trade": interview excerpts, Locus (June 2006). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ a b c David Langford, (3 July 2017), "Gilbert, Sheila E.", The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ a b c DAW: Overview at Penguin Books 2020-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 September 2017
- ^ "2018 World Fantasy Awards". World Fantasy Convention. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ . World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-09.