Tor Books facts for kids
Tor Books is an American book publishing company. It is well-known for its amazing science fiction and fantasy books. Tor Books is part of a bigger company called Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, which is based in New York City.
Tom Doherty Associates also publishes other types of books, like regular fiction, mystery stories, and some military history books. These are published under a different name, their Forge imprint. An "imprint" is like a brand name used by a publisher for a specific type of book.
About Tor Books
Tor Books is a major publisher of science fiction and fantasy. They have published many popular authors and award-winning books in these genres. Their goal is to bring exciting new worlds and stories to readers.
What They Publish
Tor Books focuses mainly on two exciting types of stories:
- Science Fiction: These books often explore future worlds, space travel, advanced technology, or what might happen if science takes a different path.
- Fantasy: These stories usually feature magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary lands. They often involve epic quests and brave heroes.
Their sister imprint, Forge, publishes a wider variety of books. This includes general fiction, thrilling mystery novels, and books about military history.
A Bit of History
Tor Books was started by a person named Tom Doherty in 1980. He wanted to create a publishing company that specialized in the genres he loved. In 1986, the company was sold to St. Martin's Press.
Today, Tor Books, along with St. Martin's Press, Henry Holt, and Farrar Straus Giroux, is part of a large publishing group called Holtzbrinck. This means they are connected to many other well-known publishers around the world.
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The logo used until 2015
See also
In Spanish: Tor Books para niños
