Yearly Archives: 2011

His Dark Materials Featured in Top-Selling Books List
Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bethan

All three installments of His Dark Materials have been featured in Nielsen Bookscan’s top selling books list, which covers 90% of all retail book purchases within the United Kingdom. From 1998 to 2010, Northern Lights is ranked 42nd, the Subtle … Continue reading →



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Pullman speaks out against library closures
Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ian

Blogger Book Maven reports that Philip Pullman was amongst several speakers at a meeting of the Oxfordshire Anti-Cuts Alliance (OACA) last week specifically about libraries and the threat they are under. A number of libraries in Oxfordshire are to have … Continue reading →



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New Pullman compilation
Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bethan

The Firework Maker’s Daughter, I was a Rat! Or the Scarlet Slippers, Clockwork or All Wound Up and The Scarecrow and His Servant, four of Philip Pullman’s most beloved children’s books have been published in a beautiful gift edition, illustrated … Continue reading →



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Pullman blames CGI for lack of movie success
Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bethan

In a recent interview with the Guardian, Philip Pullman comments on the use of CGI as a possible reason for the failures of many film adaptions of fantasy books. “We don’t believe it any more.” He said. “Or we know … Continue reading →



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Review of ‘The Firework-Maker’s Daughter’ play in The Guardian
Posted on January 10, 2011 by Aletheia Dolorosa

Lyn Gardner has reviewed the Birmingham Stage Company’s production of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter in The Guardian. Gardner praises the set design and other aspects of the production, but has some reservations about the acting itself, describing the river pirates as … Continue reading →



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