Author Archives: Bethan

New The Good man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ Paperback

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Bethan

Canongate have published a new edition of The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ this month, due to the book’s success. The controversial novel retold the story of Jesus as if he were two people, twin brothers;Â Jesus, a godly … Continue reading →

Pullman in New Statesman

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman has contributed to this week’s issue of The New Statesman, a British political and cultural magazine. It is guest-edited this week by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Pullman will, in this issue, be explaining why he is … Continue reading →

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Pullman up for Hans Christian Andersen Award

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman is one of the fifty-nine finalists selected for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards, which is the highest international recognition a writer or illustrator of children’s books can be awarded. Other finalists include Peter SÃs, Chris Raschka, John Burningham, … Continue reading →

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Philip Pullman at Festival in Hay-on-Wye

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman will be appearing at HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, in Hay-on-Wye on Sunday the 5th of June. The festival brings together over 200 philosophers, writers, musicians, politicians, artists and commentators for ten days of rigorous … Continue reading →

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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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