Tor-medous
14/12/2007 . Source: Jessica Martin 
Airlie Lawson and Tara Hiatt, Rights Directors at HarperCollins in London, have confirmed a major two-book deal with Claire Eddy of Tor Books in New York, to publish The Court Of The Air by Stephen Hunt, and his follow-up fantasy novel, The Kingdom Beyond the Waves. HarperCollins Voyager acquired World rights in three novels from John Jarrold, and have already sold German, French, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese rights, and are presently pursuing interest in a number of other markets.
'I'm delighted,' said John Jarrold. 'I've known the guys at Tor for over twenty years, and they have a wonderful reputation. I don't think Stephen could be in better hands in the US. Congratulations to him, HarperCollins and Claire!'
The US hardback release date of The Court of the Air is scheduled for June 10th 2008.
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