The Top Fantasy Book Publishers in the UK
- Haroon from the Alpha Content Team
- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min read
The UK fantasy book market is home to a number of notable fantasy publishers. Here is a list of some of the top fantasy publishers in the UK:
Gollancz: Gollancz is an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group and is one of the oldest and most respected fantasy publishers in the UK. They have published fantasy novels from authors such as J.R.R Tolkien, George R.R Martin, and Stephen King.
Harper Voyager: Harper Voyager is an imprint of HarperCollins and is known for publishing fantasy novels from authors such as J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, and Robert Jordan.
Orbit: Orbit is an imprint of the Hachette Book Group and is known for publishing fantasy novels from authors such as Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, and Brent Weeks.
Del Rey UK: Del Rey UK is an imprint of Penguin Random House UK and is known for publishing fantasy novels from authors such as J.R.R Tolkien, George R.R Martin, and Stephen King.
Headline Publishing Group: Headline Publishing Group is an independent publisher that specializes in fantasy novels, publishing books from authors such as Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, and Brent Weeks.
Angry Robot: Angry Robot is an independent publisher that specializes in science fiction and fantasy, publishing books from authors such as N.K. Jemisin, China Miéville, and Aliette de Bodard
Tor UK: Tor UK is an imprint of Pan Macmillan and is known for publishing fantasy novels from authors such as J.R.R Tolkien, George R.R Martin, and Stephen King.
Jo Fletcher Books: Jo Fletcher Books is an imprint of Quercus Books and is known for publishing fantasy novels from authors such as N.K. Jemisin, China Miéville, and Aliette de Bodard.
This list is not exhaustive and there are many more fantasy publishers in the UK. Some of them specialized in specific sub-genres such as epic fantasy, dark fantasy, young adult fantasy etc. Some of them also accept unsolicited manuscripts, and others don't. It's always best to check the publisher's website or submission guidelines to learn about the specific publisher's needs and preferences.
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