Yearly Archives: 2011

Pullman opens school garden

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Bethan

Last Friday, Philip Pullman opened an outdoor learning centre at an Oxford Primary school. The garden was designed and made by BA (Hons) Furniture: Design & Craft students at Buckinghamshire New University, volunteers and artists; and was once just an … Continue reading →

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The Golden Compass Original Script Now Available

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Bethan

Our compatriots over at HisDarkMaterials.Org have unearthed Chris Weitz’ original script for the Golden Compass Movie. It differs from the actual movie in many ways, and is a far more accurate adaption of the books that we all love.

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Grimm Contest For April

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jaya

Last week, we newsposted about Pullmanâ€™s retelling of some of the tales by the Brothers Grimm. In honour of this, our contest for April gives you a chance to win Vintage Grimm: The Complete Fairy Tales, kindly provided by the … Continue reading →

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Pullman Finalist for Man Booker International Prize

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman has made it onto the finalist list of the Man Booker International Prize. The list was presented at a press conference at the University of Sydney on the 30th of March. The judges of this year’s Man Booker … Continue reading →

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Sraffie Staff Member Publishes Short Stories

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bethan

Peter, (aka Ceres Wunderkind), a long-time BridgeToTheStars staff member and prolific His Dark Materials fanfiction writer, has written a Kindle e-book, a collection of short stories called The Boy and other tales of the supernatural. “In turn funny and serious, … Continue reading →

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