Tor Books

Tor Books
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Name	Tor Books
Founder	Tom Doherty
Country	United States
Key people	Tom Doherty, Patrick Nielsen Hayden

Tor Books is a major American publisher of science fiction and fantasy books, founded by Tom Doherty in 1980. Tor Books is known for publishing works by renowned authors such as Orson Scott Card, Robert Jordan, and Ursula K. Le Guin, and has become a leading publisher in the science fiction and fantasy genres, with authors like Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. Tor Books has also published works by notable authors such as China Miéville, Cory Doctorow, and Nalo Hopkinson, and has been recognized for its contributions to the Hugo Award and Nebula Award-winning works of authors like Connie Willis and Vernor Vinge. Tor Books is an imprint of Macmillan Publishers, which is also the parent company of St. Martin's Press, Henry Holt and Company, and Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

● History

Tor Books was founded in 1980 by Tom Doherty, who had previously worked at Ace Books and Pocket Books. The company's first publication was a reprint of John W. Campbell's novel The Black Star Passes, followed by the publication of Poul Anderson's The Merman's Children and Gordon R. Dickson's The Final Encyclopedia. In the 1980s, Tor Books published works by notable authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ray Bradbury, and became known for its high-quality publications and commitment to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Tor Books has also published works by authors like Gene Wolfe, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Lois McMaster Bujold, and has been recognized for its contributions to the World Fantasy Award and Locus Award-winning works of authors like Ellen Kushner and Patricia A. McKillip. Tor Books is also associated with the World Science Fiction Society, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers.

● Publishing Imprints

Tor Books has several publishing imprints, including Tor Teen, which publishes young adult science fiction and fantasy books, and Forge Books, which publishes historical fiction and mystery books. Tor Books also has a digital publishing imprint, Tor.com Publishing, which publishes e-books and original fiction on the Tor.com website. Other notable imprints include Orb Books, which publishes reprints of classic science fiction and fantasy novels, and Starscape, which publishes children's science fiction and fantasy books. Tor Books is also associated with the Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, which includes imprints like Feiwel & Friends and Henry Holt and Company.

● Notable Authors

Tor Books has published works by many notable authors, including Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin, as well as Ursula K. Le Guin, Orson Scott Card, and Robert Jordan. Other notable authors published by Tor Books include China Miéville, Cory Doctorow, and Nalo Hopkinson, as well as Gene Wolfe, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Lois McMaster Bujold. Tor Books has also published works by authors like Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and Iain M. Banks, and has been recognized for its contributions to the Hugo Award and Nebula Award-winning works of authors like Connie Willis and Vernor Vinge. Tor Books is also associated with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the World Science Fiction Society, and the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers.

● Awards and Recognition

Tor Books has won numerous awards for its publications, including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the World Fantasy Award. Tor Books has also been recognized for its contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres, with authors like Neil Gaiman and Patrick Rothfuss winning awards for their works published by Tor Books. Other notable awards won by Tor Books include the Locus Award, the Mythopoeic Award, and the Shirley Jackson Award, and Tor Books has been recognized for its contributions to the World Science Fiction Society and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Tor Books is also associated with the Macmillan Publishers, which has won numerous awards for its publications, including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

● Controversies and Criticisms

Tor Books has been involved in several controversies and criticisms over the years, including a 2014 controversy surrounding the Sad Puppies movement, which criticized the Hugo Award nomination process and led to a 2015 controversy surrounding the Rabid Puppies movement. Tor Books has also been criticized for its handling of intellectual property issues, including a 2013 controversy surrounding the publication of Cory Doctorow's novel Homeland. Other notable controversies include a 2019 controversy surrounding the publication of Jeanette Ng's novel Under the Pendulum Sun, and Tor Books has been recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its publications and business practices. Tor Books is also associated with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, which has been involved in several controversies and criticisms over the years.

● List of Published Works

Tor Books has published a wide range of works, including novels, short story collections, and non-fiction books. Some notable works published by Tor Books include Neil Gaiman's American Gods, Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind, and George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones. Other notable works include Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness, Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, and Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World. Tor Books has also published works by authors like Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, and Iain M. Banks, and has been recognized for its contributions to the Hugo Award and Nebula Award-winning works of authors like Connie Willis and Vernor Vinge. Tor Books is also associated with the Macmillan Publishers, which has published a wide range of works, including The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Category:Book publishing companies of the United States