For those of us who grew up in the 1960s through the 1980s, and were fans of science-fiction/fantasy Ballantine Books and Del Ray books were gems!
Judy-Lynn del Ray was the mastermind behind all of the beautiful cover illustrations and the books themselves.
This video gives us a glimpse of publishing at that time in America and the people that laid the groundwork for the future.
Video from American Masters PBS
How Judy-Lynn del Rey Shaped Science Fiction as We Know It Today | Short Documentary | RENEGADES
"Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal" tells the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction by editing and publishing books from sci-fi writers such as Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and George Lucas’ “Star Wars” in novel form. See how science fiction narratives, through their speculative and imaginative nature, offer a more inclusive and equitable lens through which to redefine disability.
RENEGADES is a documentary series that showcases the lives and cultural contributions of little-known historical figures with disabilities. Explore the lives of Judy-Lynn del Rey, visionary sci-fi editor; Daniel K. Inouye, Hawai’i’s first representative; Celestine Tate Harrington, champion for parents’ rights; Thomas Wiggins, pianist prodigy; and Brad Lomax, disability rights advocate. Hosted by award-winning musician and disability rights advocate Lachi. New episodes drop every Tuesday starting October 1." from the video introduction
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