David G. Hartwell





David G. Hartwell

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July 10, 1941 in The United States

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David Geddes Hartwell (b. July 10, 1941) is an American editor of science fiction and fantasy. He has worked for Signet (1971-1973), Berkley Putnam (1973-1978), Pocket (where he founded the Timescape imprint, 1978-1983, and created the Pocket Books Star Trek publishing line), and Tor (where he spearheaded Tor's Canadian publishing initiative, and was also influential in bringing many Australian writers to the US market, 1984-date), and has published numerous anthologies. Since 1995, his title at Tor/Forge Books has been "Senior Editor." He chairs the board of directors of the World Fantasy Convention and, with Gordon Van Gelder, is the administrator of the Philip K. Dick Award. He holds a Ph.D. in comparative medieval literature.

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Average rating: 3.86 · 2,362 ratings · 365 reviews · 85 distinct works
The Dark Descent
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4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 314 ratings — published 1987 — 4 editions
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The World Treasury of Scien...
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 1989
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The Hard SF Renaissance
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The Space Opera Renaissance
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Year's Best SF 14
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3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 avg rating — 69 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions
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3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 56 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions
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The Ascent of Wonder: The E...
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4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 1994 — 3 editions
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Year's Best SF 12
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3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
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Year's Best SF 13
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Year's Best SF 10
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3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2005 — 4 editions
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Year's Best SF (16 books)
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Foundations of Fear
Foundations of Fear (1 book)
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The Science Fiction Century
The Science Fiction Century (1 book)
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The Mammoth Book of 20th Ce...
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