Philip Palmer three-book world rights deal with Orbit
18/07/2006 . Source: Jessica Martin 
Lit. agent John Jarrold has concluded a three-book deal for World rights with Tim Holman, Publishing Director of Orbit Books, the SF and Fantasy imprint of the Little, Brown Book Group. The author is new UK science fiction novelist Philip Palmer. His first novel, Debatable Space, mixes epic space opera with character-led storylines and witty, outstanding writing.
'Philip is a special writer,' said Jarrold. 'His background over many years is in film, theatrical, TV and radio writing, and this is deeply impressive in any terms, let alone for a debut novel. I'm delighted to do my first deal with Orbit, having long-term connections with the imprint, Tim and Darren Nash. Philip could not have found a better home.'
Tim Holman, who pre-empted for a high five-figure sum, said, 'Debatable Space is without any doubt the most exciting SF debut I've read this year. It is a joy to read, from beginning to end, an intensely powerful story that glides effortlessly across its vast canvas. We're delighted to be publishing such an exhilarating debut by a new British novelist.'
For further information, please contact John Jarrold on e-mail at j.jarrold@btinternet.com
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