I've heard of Del Rey Books before. But I never knew the story behind the woman who created this powerhouse of a publishing company.
Judy-Lynn Del Rey became a powerful woman in the publishing industry during a time when women didn't hold top tier positions in this industry. Ms. Del Rey became vice president of Ballantine Books at age 35!
While at Ballantine Books, Judy-Lynn Del Rey "revitalized the publisher's once-prominent science fiction line.She was also instrumental in obtaining the rights to publish novels based on George Lucas's then-unreleased movie Star Wars, which would earn Ballantine/Del Rey several million dollars." (Wikipedia)
Because of her success at Ballantine Books, Judy-Lynn Del Rey was given her own imprint, Del Rey Books! Ms. Del Rey was very well respected in the publishing industry for both her marketing prowess and superb editing skills.
Because of her success at Ballantine Books, Judy-Lynn Del Rey was given her own imprint, Del Rey Books! Ms. Del Rey was very well respected in the publishing industry for both her marketing prowess and superb editing skills.
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