Hannibal for the Holidays Bantam announced publication of Thomas Harris’s HANNIBAL RISING for December 5, the fourth book featuring Hannibal Lecter. This one focuses on Lecter between ages 6 and 20. A film version of the book, based on a screenplay by Harris, will follow closely with a February release in the US. (When signed in 2004 as part of a two-book deal, the book was originally due for fall 2005. The NYT says Harris completed the manuscript within the last month.) Publisher Irwyn Applebaum says they plan a minimum first printing of 1.5 million copies. Announcements, Awards, Etc. — […]