Pat LoBrutto

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Patrick LoBrutto (born 1948) is an editor, author, and anthologist. He received a World Fantasy Award for editing. [1]

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Early life

LoBrutto was born in Brooklyn, NY. His father was an attorney, and he grew up in a home with over many books. [2]

Publishing career

LoBrutto's publishing career began while he was in graduate school, where he was studying urban planning. He took a summer job in the mailroom of Ace Books, which led to a career in publishing. LoBrutto is currently an acquiring editor for Tor Books, a leading publisher of science fiction and fantasy titles.

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References

  1. "1986 World Fantasy Award Winners and Nominees". Archived from the original on 2016-03-02.
  2. "Patrick J. LoBrutto – Editorial Consultant".