Yearly Archives: 2011

Clockwork Director talks to Sraffies

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Bethan

Back in April we reported that Clockwork, one of Philip Pullman’s novels had been adapted into an Opera by Visible Fiction and the Scottish Opera; and would be touring through Scotland in June. Our compatriots over at CittÃ gazze managed to … Continue reading →

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Contest for May

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jaya

Itâ€™s May! And with a new month comes a new contest. This monthâ€™s prize is a copy of Northern Lights (known as The Golden Compass in the USA) with the latest UK cover design, released just last month. Whether youâ€™re … Continue reading →

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Grimm Contest Winner

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jaya

Congratulations to the winner of our Grimm Contest for April: Stefan, who correctly answered that the names of the Brothers Grimm were Jacob and Wilhelm! He wins a copy of Vintage Grimm: the Complete Fairy Tales (kindly provided by Vintage … Continue reading →

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April’s Contest closes in 2 days!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Bethan

This month’s contest is to win Vintage Grimm: The Complete Fairy Tales which has been kindly provided to BridgeToTheStars by its publisher, Vintage Classics (Random House). And because we love you so, a signed Philip Pullman bookplate will be included … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Opera a success

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Bethan

Clockwork or All Wound Up has been adapted into an Opera by Composer David Trouton and Visible Fictionâ€™s director Douglas Irvine. Both are fans of the classic Pullman fairytale-esque book, which is a spooky story about an apprentice clockwork-maker, a … Continue reading →

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