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Questions about Thomas Dunne Books

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When did Thomas Dunne Books open its doors?

Thomas Dunne Books opened its doors in 1986 as a specialized imprint under the umbrella of St. Martin's Press.

Why did Thomas Dunne Books drop David Irving's biography project?

Thomas Dunne Books dropped the book immediately after internal research revealed that Irving was a Holocaust denier with links to the Institute for Historical Review.

What happened to copies of Fortunate Son by J. H. Hatfield published by Thomas Dunne Books?

St. Martin's Press recalled and destroyed all copies of the book following public incidents involving anonymous accusations about President Bush in the manuscript.

Who were some notable authors who published books through Thomas Dunne Books?

Notable contributors included Jesse Slattery, James MacGregor Burns, Joe Haldeman, Homer Hickam, Bernie Sanders, Michael Palin, and William Shatner among others.

When did Macmillan Films launch as a production arm of Thomas Dunne Books?

Macmillan Films launched in October 2010 as a production arm of Thomas Dunne Books to create docudrama series based on nonfiction titles from the imprint.

When did Thomas Dunne Books cease operations permanently?

The company ceased operations in April 2020 when St. Martin's Press eliminated the entire imprint during implementing a job reduction action and hiring freeze across the organization.