When was Del Rey Books founded and who started it?
Del Rey Books was established in 1977 under the editorship of Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband, author Lester del Rey. The imprint takes its name from Judy-Lynn del Rey.
Questions about Del Rey Books
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What was the first novel published by Del Rey Books?
The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks was the first original novel published by Del Rey Books, released in 1977.
What genres does Del Rey Books specialize in?
Del Rey Books specializes in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and fantasy romance. The imprint operates as part of the Random House Group, a division of Penguin Random House.
Did Del Rey Books publish Star Wars novels?
Del Rey Books formerly published Star Wars novels under the Lucasbooks sub-imprint, licensed from Lucasfilm. Those titles are now published by its sister imprint, Random House Worlds.
How many Dragonriders of Pern novels did Del Rey Books publish?
Del Rey Books published twenty-three Dragonriders of Pern novels by Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey, beginning with the first edition of The White Dragon in 1978, along with reprints of the first two novels in the series.
Which major science fiction and fantasy authors have published with Del Rey Books?
Del Rey Books has published work by Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R. Tolkien, Larry Niven, and Naomi Novik, among many others.