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Shrunken Heads Complain

Posted on February 15, 2007 by jessia

“The future of some of Oxford’s most popular artefacts – the shrunken heads at the Pitt Rivers Museum – could be in doubt,” writes the Oxford Mail. The museum curator’s Laura Peers has begun a review of the heads, questioning … Continue reading →

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Action figures well into production

Posted on January 27, 2007 by jessia

[link=http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21008]Action-figure.com[/link] has reported on the production of two lines of 3.75 inch scale action figures for the upcoming New Line adaptation of [i]the Golden Compass[/i] as well as a playset to recreate the Northern Lights. The reporter is apparently impressed … Continue reading →

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Fanart

Posted on January 26, 2003 by jessia

Haydee has sent in her sketch of Ruta Skadi, which has been added to the fanart page. Keep the great fanart coming, everyone! From the archive: 3 February 2003

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New Fanart

Posted on January 25, 2003 by jessia

Bill Mudron has sent me four amazing fanart sketches, all of which I’ve added to the fanart page. Check them out: Serafina Pekkala/Ruta Skadi, Lyra/Lord Asriel/Lee Scoresby,Iorek in Armor/Alethiometer, and Mary on a Mulefa/Will. All are great, and it’s cool … Continue reading →

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New Pullman Interview

Posted on January 24, 2003 by jessia

Added a link to the BBC’s Readers and Writers interview with Pullman, which is three short video clips (RealPlayer) of the interview: Pullman on Adam and Eve, totalitarian control, and the works of C.S. Lewis. Watch the videos here. From … Continue reading →

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