[1][2] The publisher's name was derived from Prometheus, the Titan from Greek mythology who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to man.
[13] In March 2005, Prometheus Books launched the science fiction and fantasy imprint Pyr.
[14] In October 2012 it launched the crime fiction imprint Seventh Street Books.
[21][22] In 2013 Prometheus Books partnered with Random House in an effort to increase sales and distribution.
[23] In 2019, it was acquired by Rowman & Littlefield,[24][7] and Random House ceased sales and distribution of its titles as of June 30, 2019.