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Targeting textbooks at exams 'immoral'
June 2, 2006
A writers’ union this week called on examination boards to stop endorsing GCSE and A-level textbooks, claiming that the “immoral†practice is damaging education. Philip Pullman, a former chair of the society, said he was concerned that teachers using such … Continue reading
Dark Deeds Along the Towpath
May 30, 2006
Philip Pullman writes once more in the Guardian of the boatyard in Oxford facing destruction. The Castle Mill Boatyard, which partly inspired the Gyptians in His Dark Materials, will be turned into housing if British Waterways has its way. Mr … Continue reading
Interactive Alethiometer
May 29, 2006
Wendell has coded a fantastic computer program that allows interactive engagement with the alethiometer. It uses the beautiful alethiometer image drawn by David Scutt to produce a working version of the instrument – you can set questions by turning the … Continue reading
Dons and Dragons
May 18, 2006
Why has the city of Oxford produced some of the world's most famous fantasy writers for children? Radio 4's Michael Rosen is joined by Phillip Pullman, Jonathan Miller and AN Wilson as he explores the nooks and crannies of medieval … Continue reading
Golden Compass Fan Trailer
May 5, 2006
Dan emails in to direct us to the fan film trailer he has created for The Golden Compass. In a similar vein to the previous two teaser trailers we've featured here, the video is a mock trailer for the forthcoming … Continue reading
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