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Author profile: The devil in him

Posted on December 3, 2007 by jessia

The Telegraph recently profiled author Philip Pullman, detailing some of his life after Exeter College, Oxford and how His Dark Materials came to be. “He once considered abandoning The Amber Spyglass when the stationer who had been selling him the … Continue reading →

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Pullman in the Sunday Times

Posted on December 2, 2007 by jessia

Philip Pullman has contributed an editorial for this week’s Sunday Times, defending his story in face of the religious controversy raised by the Catholic League. He also defends Christ Weitz and New Line Cinema from fans’ preemptive criticism. He finds … Continue reading →

The Guardian speaks to Dakota Blue Richards

Posted on November 30, 2007 by jessia

The Guardian has caught up with Dakota Blue Richards to speak to her about the whole production experience as well as being a thirteen year old girl and hanging out with her friends. “”We’re a bit random and weird,” says … Continue reading →

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More reviews

Posted on November 30, 2007 by jessia

IESB‘s Andy Duke reviews The Golden Compass, beginning with all of the production’s challenges. He also states, “[Philip Pullman] has ever reason to approve of Weitz’s effort.” Ain’t It Cool News‘ writers have given the film mixed-positive reviews but express … Continue reading →

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Writers & Company

Posted on November 29, 2007 by jessia

Eleanor Wachtel of CBC’s Writers & Company spoke to Philip Pullman in Toronto at Trinity College’s ‘Particles of Narrative’ conference on children’s literature, during his North American tour. The first part of the interview (45 minutes) which aired this past … Continue reading →

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