The Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, edited by Lin Carter and published by Ballantine Books from May 1969 to April 1974, holds significant importance in shaping and popularizing the modern fantasy genre, catalysed by the success of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The books in this series were distinguished by a colophon featuring a unicorn's head.

In total, there are 85 titles in the series, comprising 65 official volumes (1969-1974), 2 additional volumes published after the series concluded (1974), and 18 precursor volumes (1965-1969). Additionally, there are 26 extra works that Lin Carter considered for publication in the series (bonus prompts).


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