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'''Tor Books''' is a publisher that publishes some of the [[ | '''Tor Books''' is a publisher that publishes some of the [[Halo novels|Halo books]] and many other fantasy books. It is a part of LLC which publishes popular fiction, and is particularly noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, was formed by Tom Doherty in 1980, and sold to St. Martin's Press in 1986. Along with St. Martin's Press, Henry Holt, and Farrar Straus Giroux, it is now part of the Holtzbrinck group. | ||
In [[2006|March 2006]], Tor began releasing DRM-free ebooks through Webscriptions, but Holtzbrinck pulled the project within days of it starting, over Tor's objections. | In [[2006|March 2006]], Tor began releasing DRM-free ebooks through Webscriptions, but Holtzbrinck pulled the project within days of it starting, over Tor's objections. | ||
==Halo== | ==Halo== | ||
Tor had a three-book contract deal with [[Bungie]]. The first book, ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' by [[Eric Nylund]], was released on [[2006|October 31, 2006]]. The second book was ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' by [[Joseph Staten]], which was released on [[2007|October 30, 2007]]. A sixth novel, ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', was released on [[2008|November 25, 2008]]. | Tor had a three-book contract deal with [[Bungie]]. The first book, ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' by [[Eric Nylund]], was released on [[2006|October 31, 2006]]. The second book was ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' by [[Joseph Staten]], which was released on [[2007|October 30, 2007]]. A sixth novel, ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', written by [[Tobias Buckell]], was released on [[2008|November 25, 2008]]. | ||
After their contract with Bungie, Tor has released several ''Halo'' books by [[343 Industries]]. The short story collection ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' was released on [[2009|November 24, 2009]]. Tor Books also reissued the first three ''Halo'' novels, ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' and ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', with updated content in [[2010|Fall 2010]].<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5543023/halo-novel-trilogy-to-be-republished-with-updates-new-content '''Kotaku''': ''Halo Novel Trilogy to be Republished with Updates, New Content'']</ref> | After their contract with Bungie, Tor has released several ''Halo'' books by [[343 Industries]]. The short story collection ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' was released on [[2009|November 24, 2009]]. Tor Books also reissued the first three ''Halo'' novels, ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' and ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', with updated content in [[2010|Fall 2010]].<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5543023/halo-novel-trilogy-to-be-republished-with-updates-new-content '''Kotaku''': ''Halo Novel Trilogy to be Republished with Updates, New Content'']</ref> | ||
They are also lined up to publish two new novel series; ''[[The Forerunner Saga]]'', a trilogy of Halo books set in the time of the [[Forerunner]]s. The first novel in the series, titled ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', was released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]] | They are also lined up to publish two new novel series; ''[[The Forerunner Saga]]'', a trilogy of Halo books authored by [[Greg Bear]] set in the time of the [[Forerunner]]s. The first novel in the series, titled ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', was released on [[2011|January 4, 2011]],<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/news/headline/science-fiction-legend-greg-bear-set-to-explore-the-time-of-the-forerunners/5011 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners'']</ref> followed by ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'' on [[2012|January 3, 2012]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0765323974 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Primordium: Book Two of the Forerunner Saga'']</ref> Another ongoing series, the ''[[Kilo-Five Trilogy]]'' by [[Karen Traviss]], is set in the post-[[Human-Covenant War]] era,<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-07-20-Bestselling-Author-Karen-Traviss-Set-To-Explore-The-Halo-Universe '''Halo Portal —''' Bestselling Author Karen Traviss Set To Explore The Halo Universe]</ref> the first novel in the series being titled ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' and released on [[2011|October 25, 2011]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Glasslands-Karen-Traviss/dp/0765323931/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308338967&sr=8-1 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo: Glasslands (hardcover)'']</ref> The second novel, ''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'', is slated for release on October 2, 2012.<ref>[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/03/tor-books-announces-next-book-in-halo-series '''Tor.com''': ''Tor Books Announces Next Book in ''Halo'' Series'']</ref> | ||
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*[http://www.tor.com/ | *[http://www.tor.com/ Tor Books website] | ||
[[Category:Companies]] | [[Category:Companies]] | ||
Revision as of 00:12, April 25, 2012
Tor Books is a publisher that publishes some of the Halo books and many other fantasy books. It is a part of LLC which publishes popular fiction, and is particularly noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, was formed by Tom Doherty in 1980, and sold to St. Martin's Press in 1986. Along with St. Martin's Press, Henry Holt, and Farrar Straus Giroux, it is now part of the Holtzbrinck group.
In March 2006, Tor began releasing DRM-free ebooks through Webscriptions, but Holtzbrinck pulled the project within days of it starting, over Tor's objections.
Halo
Tor had a three-book contract deal with Bungie. The first book, Halo: Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund, was released on October 31, 2006. The second book was Halo: Contact Harvest by Joseph Staten, which was released on October 30, 2007. A sixth novel, Halo: The Cole Protocol, written by Tobias Buckell, was released on November 25, 2008.
After their contract with Bungie, Tor has released several Halo books by 343 Industries. The short story collection Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe was released on November 24, 2009. Tor Books also reissued the first three Halo novels, Halo: The Fall of Reach, Halo: The Flood and Halo: First Strike, with updated content in Fall 2010.[1]
They are also lined up to publish two new novel series; The Forerunner Saga, a trilogy of Halo books authored by Greg Bear set in the time of the Forerunners. The first novel in the series, titled Halo: Cryptum, was released on January 4, 2011,[2] followed by Halo: Primordium on January 3, 2012.[3] Another ongoing series, the Kilo-Five Trilogy by Karen Traviss, is set in the post-Human-Covenant War era,[4] the first novel in the series being titled Halo: Glasslands and released on October 25, 2011.[5] The second novel, Halo: The Thursday War, is slated for release on October 2, 2012.[6]
Sources
- ^ Kotaku: Halo Novel Trilogy to be Republished with Updates, New Content
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Science fiction legend Greg Bear set to explore the time of the Forerunners
- ^ Amazon.com: Halo: Primordium: Book Two of the Forerunner Saga
- ^ Halo Portal — Bestselling Author Karen Traviss Set To Explore The Halo Universe
- ^ Amazon.com: Halo: Glasslands (hardcover)
- ^ Tor.com: Tor Books Announces Next Book in Halo Series
