Betsy Wollheim

Betsy Wollheim
Born
Elizabeth Rosalind Wollheim

(1951-12-05) December 5, 1951 (age 73)
New York
EducationForest Hills High School, Clark University and the Worcester Art Museum School[1]
OccupationEditor
SpousePeter 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] "a small private company, owned exclusively by its publishers."[3] The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert.[3][2] She had worked at DAW as an associate editor from 1975.[2]

Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971.[3] She took over leadership of DAW in 1985.

Early life & education

Wollhiem was born in New York City to Donald and Elsie B. Wollheim.[4] In 1969, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin before transferring to Clark University in Massachusetts, where she studied English.[4]

Recognition

Personal life

Wollheim married musician Peter Stampfel in 1982.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Betsy Wollheim: The Family Trade": interview excerpts, Locus (June 2006). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b c David Langford, (3 July 2017), "Gilbert, Sheila E.", The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. ^ a b c DAW: Overview at Penguin Books Archived 2020-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 September 2017
  4. ^ a b Segal, Stephen H. (2021-11-15). "Betsy Wollheim: Alpha Daughter". Locus Online. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. ^ "2018 World Fantasy Awards". World Fantasy Convention. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  6. ^ "2012 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  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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