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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]
Betsy Wollheim | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Rosalind Wollheim December 5, 1951 |
| Education | Forest Hills High School, Clark University and the Worcester Art Museum School[1] |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Spouse | Peter Stampfel |
| Parent(s) | Donald A. Wollheim and Elsie B. Wollheim |
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.
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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]
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- 2018 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement[5]
- 2012 Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor (Long Form)[6]
- 1992 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
- 1990 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
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Wollheim married musician Peter Stampfel in 1982.[7]
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