Monthly Archives: October 2005
Contest Winners
October 30, 2005
A belated announcement of the contest winners for our competition to win a copy of Navigating the Golden Compass, a collection of essays on the themes of His Dark Materials. Winners from North America were Kayla, Guido and Ben; whilst … Continue reading
Why the existential void (and good writing) shouldn't just be for kids
October 22, 2005
Hannah Strom-Martin writes: “One would assume, given the moral sewer that currently passes for television, that literary-minded adults would fare much better. Literature has always been the last refuge of complex, original ideas, right? Well, it depends on what sort … Continue reading
Win a Collector's Edition
October 22, 2005
The Times are offering some highly covetable limited editions of the His Dark Materials trilogy. There ten prizes in all: three sets of signed, numbered and slipcased collector’s editions of the trilogy and another seven sets of tenth anniversary editions. … Continue reading
Meet Anand Tucker, Hollywood director
October 17, 2005
Rediff India Abroad has an interview with director Anand Tucker about the upcoming “Golden Compass” adaptation and some more general views on filmmaking and his latest project, “Shopgirl.” Read More.
Holy war looms over Disney's Narnia epic
October 16, 2005
The Observer: “To millions The Chronicles of Narnia are a childhood tale of wonder and triumph now made into a film that could inspire millions of children to read. To others, including the celebrated fantasy author Philip Pullman, they are … Continue reading
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