Author Archives: Bethan

Spring-Heeled Jack movie in the works

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman’s award-winning book Spring-Heeled Jack is being made into an animated film by Paul Dutton, director of The Illusionist. Dutton is a self-confessed fan of Pullman, saying that “Iâ€™ve read almost everything Pullman has written and enjoyed it, and … Continue reading →

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Pullman at Save Our Libraries Day

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman was present at the Central Library in Oxford on the fifth of February, Save Our Libraries Day. He took part in a read-in and read an extract from hisÂ children’s novel, Clockwork. Below is video and pictures from … Continue reading →

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Save Our Libraries Day

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bethan

It’s Save Our Libraries Day tomorrow, where fans of books and reading are stepping up to show their support of British Libraries. Philip Pullman, who is one of the many famous names involved in the campaign, has described it as … Continue reading →

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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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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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