What is Bantam Spectra and what does it publish?
Bantam Spectra is the science fiction division of Bantam Books, which is owned by Random House. It publishes science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative novels from recognizable authors.
Questions about Bantam Spectra
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How many awards have Bantam Spectra authors won?
Bantam Spectra authors have collectively won 31 awards in the fields of science fiction and fantasy. They have also received 132 nominations.
Which famous authors have published under Bantam Spectra?
Bantam Spectra authors include William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, George R. R. Martin, Kim Stanley Robinson, Dan Simmons, Connie Willis, Bruce Sterling, and David Brin, among many others.
How many Star Wars novels did Bantam Spectra publish?
Bantam Spectra published more than 20 Star Wars novels under its imprint. Notable titles included Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy and Barbara Hambly's Children of the Jedi.
Why did Bantam Spectra stop publishing Star Wars books?
Lucasfilm, which owns Star Wars, decided to move its book publishing to Scholastic and Del Rey. That decision ended the Bantam Spectra Star Wars era.
Is Bantam Spectra part of a larger publishing company?
Yes. Bantam Spectra is a division of Bantam Books, which is owned by Random House.