When was Del Rey Books established and by whom?
Judy-Lynn del Rey and her husband Lester established Del Rey Books in 1977. The couple took over the science fiction line from Ballantine Books to create a dedicated imprint for genre fiction.
Questions about Del Rey Books
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What genres does Del Rey Books publish today?
The imprint focuses on four core categories: science fiction, fantasy, horror, and fantasy romance. The company does not publish literary fiction or mainstream non-fiction under this name.
Who were the earliest major contributors to the Del Rey Books list?
Isaac Asimov and Anne McCaffrey were among the earliest major contributors to the list. Robert A. Heinlein and Philip K. Dick also appeared frequently in their catalogs during the late twentieth century.
Did Del Rey Books publish Star Wars novels and when did that start?
Del Rey published Star Wars novels under the Lucasbooks sub-imprint starting in the 1990s. These books were licensed directly from Lucasfilm, which is now part of The Walt Disney Company.
What new titles are scheduled for release by Del Rey Books in early 2025?
Recent releases include Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao and At the Bottom of the Garden by Camilla Bruce in January 2025. February brings Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcaw and Cursebound by Saara El-Arifi.