Betsy Wollheim

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Betsy Wollheim
Portrait photoshoot at Worldcon 75, Helsinki, before the Hugo Awards - Betsy Wollheim (cropped).jpg
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 [1]
OccupationEditor
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. [2] The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert. [2] She started working at DAW as an associate editor in 1975 [2] and took over leadership of DAW in 1985. [3]

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Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971.

Early life & education

Wollhiem was born in New York City to Donald and Elsie B. Wollheim. [3] In 1969, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin before transferring to Clark University in Massachusetts, where she studied English. [3]

Recognition

Career

Wollheim has been the editor for many science fiction and fantasy writers, including Patrick Rothfuss, Tad Williams, Mercedes Lackey, and Kristen Britain. [6]

Personal life

Wollheim married musician Peter Stampfel in 1982. [7] They have two daughters and reside in New York City. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Betsy Wollheim: The Family Trade": interview excerpts, Locus (June 2006). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 David Langford, (3 July 2017), "Gilbert, Sheila E.", The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction . Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Segal, Stephen H. (2021-11-15). "Betsy Wollheim: Alpha Daughter". Locus Online. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  4. ↑ "2018 World Fantasy Awards". World Fantasy Convention . Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  5. ↑ "2012 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  6. ↑ "Betsy Wollheim". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Joffe, Justin (11 February 2018). "At Home in SoHo With Psych-Folk Legend Peter Stampfel". InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-12-16.


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