Yearly Archives: 2007

Could you live without His Dark Materials?

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Will

Britons have placed Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials in eighth place in a vote for “books you can’t live without.” Pride and Prejudice took top place, but Pullman is one of few contemporary authors in the top 20; the only … Continue reading →

Posted in The Book Trilogy | 24 Comments

Sega on The Golden Compass Video Game

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Will

Sega have issued a press release on their video-game adaptation of The Golden Compass movie today – the game of the movie of the book. The release says that players will “assume the role of Lyra” and also “take on … Continue reading →

Posted in Videogame | 27 Comments

Philip Pullman on Writing & HDM Sequel

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Will

The Guardian have an interview with Philip Pullman on books and writing. Philip talks about his favourite books, his method of writing – painful – and advice for budding authors. The last question of the article asks what Pullman is … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Dust, Philip Pullman | 29 Comments

Pullman & Producer Discuss Film at Festival

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Will

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Posted in Philip Pullman, The Golden Compass movie | 28 Comments

Pullman joins National Theatre

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Will

The UK’s National Theatre has appointed Philip Pullman to its board. The two-part adaptation of Philip’s His Dark Materials was a great success for the NT and Pullman remarked, “I am very happy to have been invited to join the … Continue reading →

Posted in Philip Pullman, Stage adaptations | 2 Comments