Pyr (publisher)

Pyr (publisher)

Pyr is the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Prometheus Books, launched in March 2005 with the publication of John Meaney's Paradox.

Prometheus Books' name was derived from Prometheus, the Titan from Greek mythology who gave fire to humans. The name Pyr, the Greek word for fire, was chose to continue this connection to fire and the liveliness of imagination.

Lou Anders has served as Pyr's editorial director since its inception.

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