There are many who have worked very hard to make this book a success, and we want to recognize them all, fully knowing we will probably miss someone. First, we will acknowledge the special people and then single out three for extra recognition.
You couldn’t ask for a better publisher. It seems unfair to the industry that Hyperion should have so much superior talent. Included on the fantastic team with whom we had the privilege to work are Bob Miller, Martha Levin, Ellen Archer, Jane Comins, Michael Burkin, Mark Chait, Jennifer Landers, Claire Ellis, Andrea Ho, David Lott, Vincent Stanley, and Christine Pride, and special thanks to the awesome Hachette Book Group’s sales force.
And how did we get so lucky as to find the world’s best literary agency? The Margret McBride Agency includes an all-star cast: Jason Cabassi, Donna DeGutis, Sangeeta Mehta, Kris Sauer, and Faye Atchinson.
There would not be a book if it weren’t for the incredible world-famous Pike Place Fish Market. Thanks to Johnny Yokoyama, the owner, and the amazing fishmongers for creating and sustaining a world-famous fish market.
We are indebted to ChartHouse Learning for the many little gestures that add up to a whole lot of help, especially Harry Geist for his valuable insights and Patrick North and Jackie Johnson for their excellent design, with a special shout-out to wordsmith extraordinaire Phil Strand for his skilled and thoughtful writing of the new stories and material in this edition.
Thanks to our wives, Janell, Mary, and Gaye, for always being there and putting up with us.
And we would like to recognize three people who made major contributions:
Our editor, Will Schwalbe, brought enthusiasm, experience, and a willingness always to be looking for ways to improve the book, right down to the last minute.
Ken Blanchard offered his sage guidance and wrote a wonderful foreword.
Finally, the agent of all agents, Margret McBride: for a writer, she is a treasure.
Thanks.
Stephen C. Lundin
Harry Paul
John Christensen