![]() We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. "He leaves behind the powerful legacy of his groundbreaking work and impact on science fiction, including the championing of unforgettable new adventures in the Star Trek universe via the Timescape imprint and beyond. Hartwell’s passing," the companies said in a statement. “Pocket Books and Simon & Schuster are saddened to hear of David G. Further, he published several dozen anthologies, including The Dark Descent and The Science Fiction Century, and the popular annuals Year's Best SF and Year's Best Fantasy, as well as attended countless conventions, sold rare books, wore blindingly loud ties and shepherded/encouraged the careers of many aspiring and forever-grateful writers. He earned a total of 41 Hugo Award nominations, winning Best Professional Editor in 2006 and Best Editor Long Form in 20, and taught over the years at Harvard University, Clarion West, Clarion South and New York University. ![]() He 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. He also edited at Signet, Berkley and Tor/Forge, served on the board of directors at the World Fantasy Convention and administered the Philip K. David Geddes Hartwell was an American editor of science fiction and fantasy. ![]() Beyond his Star Trek work at Pocket, he founded their Timescape imprint (of which Star Trek was a part). ![]()
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