For Immediate Release
January 26, 2008

Tor Books is proud to present a new edition of Jumper, the classic novel about a young man who discovers his ability to “jump”—or, teleport—anywhere on Earth in the blink of an eye. First published in 1992, Steven Gould’s debut novel elicited immediate acclaim and awards, but Jumper’s historical status would be clinched by its inclusion among the American Library Association’s Most Banned Books of 1990 to 1999, a list that included authors such as Stephen King, John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Harper Lee, and Kurt Vonnegut.

Now, Gould’s classic novel has been transformed by Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises into a major motion picture starring Hayden Christensen (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith), Rachel Bilson (The O.C.), Jamie Bell (King Kong), with Diane Lane (Unfaithful), and Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction). Directed by Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Bourne Identity), the film opens everywhere February 14, 2008.

A memorable and action-packed coming-of-age story, Jumper brings to life wandering hero David Rice—for whom “anywhere is possible.” But to survive, he must learn to use his power in a world that is more threatening and complex than he ever imagined.

Tor Books is also proud to present Jumper: Griffin's Story, an original novel by Steven Gould that introduces a whole new character created specifically for the movie. Griffin O’Connor is also a jumper. But unlike Davy, he wasn’t able to keep his power a secret. He has been hunted for as long as he can remember, first with his family, then on his own. Don’t miss his side of the dangerous adventures in Jumper: Griffin's Story.

Steven Gould is the author of Jumper, Wildside, Helm, Blind Waves, Reflex, and Jumper: Griffin’s Story, as well as several short stories. He is the recipient of the Hal Clement Young Adult Award for Science Fiction and has been on the Hugo ballot twice and the Nebula ballot once for his short fiction, but his favorite distinction was being listed among the American Library Association’s Top 100 Banned Books of 1990-1999. “Jumper was right there at #94 between Stephen King’s Christine and a nonfiction book on sex education.” Steve lives in New Mexico with his wife, writer Laura J. Mixon, and their two daughters. As he is somewhere between birth and death, he considers himself to be middle-aged.