Yearly Archives: 2005

His Dark Materials fan Ian was lucky (and persistent) enough to get an interview on behalf of the entire fan community with none other than Philip Pullman at the Gothenburg book fair in Sweden last month. The interview is distinct … Continue reading →

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Contest Winners

Posted on October 30, 2005 by

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 →

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Why the existential void (and good writing) shouldn't just be for kids

Posted on October 22, 2005 by Merlyn

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 →

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Win a Collector's Edition

Posted on October 22, 2005 by

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 collectorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s editions of the trilogy and another seven sets of tenth anniversary editions. … Continue reading →

Meet Anand Tucker, Hollywood director

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Niall

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.