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Barantain Bukksu

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Born
1952-01-01 (New York City)
Nationality
United States
Languages
English
Residence History
New York City, New York

Career

Occupations
Book Publisher
Active Years
1952-2024
Affiliations
Random House, Penguin Random House
Influenced
Ray Bradbury, J.R.R. Tolkien, George Lucas

Awards

Locus Award for Best Publisher
1976
Category: Best Publisher
Organization: Locus
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Fahrenheit 451

1953 Science Fiction

A dystopian novel depicting a society where book burning is mandatory.

CensorshipDystopia

Legacy

Major American paperback publisher known for significant contributions to science fiction and fantasy, multiple Locus Award wins for Best Publisher.

Trivia

  • Founded in 1952 by Ian and Betty Ballantine.
  • Published the Star Wars novelization in 1976, a massive success.