| Betsy Wollheim | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Rosalind Wollheim (1951-12-05) December 5, 1951 (age 73) New York |
| Education | Forest Hills High School, Clark University and the Worcester Art Museum School |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Spouse | Peter Stampfel |
| Parent(s) | Donald A. Wollheim and Elsie B. Wollheim |
Elizabeth Rosalind "Betsy" Wollheim (born 5 December 1951, New York) is the President, co-Publisher and co-Editor-in-Chief of science fiction and fantasy publisher DAW Books, "a small private company, owned exclusively by its publishers." The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert. She had worked at DAW as an associate editor from 1975.
Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971. She took over leadership of DAW in 1985.
Early life & education
Wollhiem was born in New York City to Donald and Elsie B. Wollheim. In 1969, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin before transferring to Clark University in Massachusetts, where she studied English.
Recognition
- 2018 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 2012 Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor (Long Form)
- 1992 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
- 1990 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
Career
Wollheim has been the editor for many science fiction and fantasy writers, including Patrick Rothfuss, Tad Williams, Mercedes Lackey, and Kristen Britain.
Personal life
Wollheim married musician Peter Stampfel in 1982.
References
- "Betsy Wollheim: The Family Trade": interview excerpts, Locus (June 2006). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ David Langford, (3 July 2017), "Gilbert, Sheila E.", The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ DAW: Overview at Penguin Books Archived 2020-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 September 2017
- ^ Segal, Stephen H. (2021-11-15). "Betsy Wollheim: Alpha Daughter". Locus Online. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- "2018 World Fantasy Awards". World Fantasy Convention. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- "2012 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- "Betsy Wollheim". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- Joffe, Justin (11 February 2018). "At Home in SoHo With Psych-Folk Legend Peter Stampfel". InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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