Author Archives: Ian
Work on The Book of Dust progressing
November 2, 2007
Philip Pullman is making progress on The Book of Dust, he said in New York. The book is, however, far from completion. According to George Beahm: ‘He used his fingers as a visual cue and “showed” a thin stack of … Continue reading
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Lord of the Rings ‘trivial’ says Pullman
November 2, 2007
MTV’s movies website features an article by Jennifer Vineyard regarding Philip Pullman’s talk in New York a couple of days ago. Amongst other things, Pullman is quoted as finding Lord of the Rings ‘trivial’. There is also some brief video … Continue reading
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Christian Groups Claim Pro-Atheist ‘Stealth Campaign’
October 30, 2007
Fox News today have a well balanced article by Catherine Donaldson-Evans discussing the religious aspects of the film and the potential fallout of the film, particularly in the USA. A number of different concerned parties are quoted and cited (including … Continue reading
Posted in The Golden Compass movie
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Pegasus Theatre Fundraiser Update
October 29, 2007
Ticket prices for the Pegasus Theatre fundraiser in Oxford have been reduced from £100 per person to the original £35 per person. Those who had previously purchased tickets at the higher price are advised to contact the box office in … Continue reading
Posted in Once Upon a Time in the North, Oxford, Philip Pullman
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One week in September
October 21, 2007
During September Philip Pullman, along with several others (such as actress Diana Rigg and artist Andy Warhol) wrote a journal of one of his weeks for publication in yesterday’s Guardian newspaper. Amongst other things, he discusses in this journal climate … Continue reading
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