Locus Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (1975) Winner
Ian Ballantine
イアン・バランチン
Ian Ballantine
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1916-02-04 （New York City）
- Died
- 1995-03-30 （New York City） age 79
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York City, United States
Career
- Occupations
- Publisher, Editor
- Active Years
- 1945-1995
- Affiliations
- Bantam Books, Ballantine Books, Random House
- Influenced
- Ray Bradbury, J.R.R. Tolkien
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | World Fantasy Award—Life Achievement | — | — | World Fantasy Convention | Winner |
World Fantasy Award—Life Achievement
1975
Organization:
World Fantasy Convention
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Pioneer of paperback publishing in the United States, co-founded Bantam Books with his wife Betty, then established Ballantine Books in 1952. Made significant contributions to the popularization of science fiction and fantasy genres, receiving the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 1975. Sold to Random House in 1973.
Archives
- Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library (Ian and Betty Ballantine Books and Business Records)
Trivia
- Co-founded Bantam Books in 1945 with his wife Betty.
- Established Ballantine Books in 1952, pioneering the simultaneous release of hardcover and paperback editions.
- Renowned for paperback publishing in science fiction and fantasy, notably securing and popularizing J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings against Ace Books.