William Peter Blatty

Bantam Press. And they commissioned me to write it. And when that was completed, they sold it to Harper and Row. And then I put it out to every movie studio in town. And they all turned it down.

American Writer

Julie Kenner

Bantam has an incredible team working on my books, and I'm so thrilled that the art department is so amazing, since those covers are the 'face' of my stories!

American Author

Refers to a specific breed of dwarf chickens, important in poultry farming.

Animal Breed

Can mean any small or miniature bird, not just chickens.

Not Always Chickens

Used to describe someone small but courageous or aggressive.

Metaphor for Grit

Implies a positive assessment of a small person's tenacity.

Connotation of Valor

When used as an adjective, it denotes something small in size.

Size Implication

Doesn't imply negativity; often suggests something is conveniently small.

Not Pejorative

In sports, specifically identifies a weight range for competitors.

Sporting Term

In boxing, bantamweight is for fighters weighing roughly 115-118 pounds.