Founded: Tachyon Publications was established in 1995 in San Francisco, California, by publisher and editor Jacob Weisman.
Specialization/Genre: Tachyon is an independent press specializing in “smart” science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as occasional mysteries, memoirs, and young adult literary fiction.
Mission: The company’s motto is “saving the world, one good book at a time,” championing creative storytelling through intelligent prose and imaginative worlds.
Accolades: Their publications have consistently won major genre awards, including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Locus Award.
Publication Model: The press is particularly noted for publishing high-quality anthologies, short story collections, and novellas by established authors, often reprinting genre classics.