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Questions about Bantam Spectra

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is Bantam Spectra and who owns it?

Bantam Spectra operates as the science fiction division of American publishing company Bantam Books. This parent organization falls under the ownership of Random House.

Who are some notable authors published by Bantam Spectra?

Spectra authors have collectively won 31 such awards in the fields of science fiction and fantasy. The list includes names like Connie Willis, Dan Simmons, David Brin, and Kim Stanley Robinson.

How many Star Wars novels did Bantam Spectra publish?

More than 20 Star Wars novels have been published under the Bantam Spectra Imprint. Timothy Zahn's blockbuster Thrawn Trilogy became a defining moment for the franchise in print form.

When did Bantam Spectra stop publishing Star Wars books?

Eventually Lucasfilm decided to have Scholastic and Del Rey publish their books instead. This decision marked the end of the Bantam Spectra Star Wars era.