Author Archives: Ian

About Ian

A keen fan of His Dark Materials and Philip Pullman. Assistant to Paul Temple and Sir Graham Forbes.
Colfer’s secret admiration for Pullman?
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On Eoin Colfer’s recent publicity tour of the United States to promote his latest offering in the Artemis Fowl series, he was asked during an audience Q&A, according to blog ‘educating alice‘, how he planned out his books. His response … Continue reading



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The Scarecrow and His Servant on stage
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Philip Pullman’s book for children, The Scarecrow and His Servant, is to take to the stage later this year. The Southwark Playhouse in London will stage an adaptation of the book for a run of a month, between December 10th … Continue reading



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Golden Compass nominated in National Movie Awards
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The Golden Compass movie has been nominated in the National Movie Awards. It is subject to a public vote online – so you can cast yours here.



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Jericho battle continues
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Philip Pullman led 200 people in a protest outside Oxford’s town hall earlier this week at the continued proposals to destroy the area around the canal basin in Jericho, Oxford – the setting for parts of His Dark Materials. The … Continue reading



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Butterfly Tattoo Previews?
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Apologies from the staff here at BTTS for the absence of news – August has been a sleepy month. The official facebook group for The Butterfly Tattoo movie has been updated and informs members that there will be an announcement … Continue reading



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