Category Archives: Philip Pullman

Spring-Heeled Jack movie in the works

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman’s award-winning book Spring-Heeled Jack is being made into an animated film by Paul Dutton, director of The Illusionist. Dutton is a self-confessed fan of Pullman, saying that “Iâ€™ve read almost everything Pullman has written and enjoyed it, and … Continue reading →

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Pullman at Save Our Libraries Day

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman was present at the Central Library in Oxford on the fifth of February, Save Our Libraries Day. He took part in a read-in and read an extract from hisÂ children’s novel, Clockwork. Below is video and pictures from … Continue reading →

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Save Our Libraries Day

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bethan

It’s Save Our Libraries Day tomorrow, where fans of books and reading are stepping up to show their support of British Libraries. Philip Pullman, who is one of the many famous names involved in the campaign, has described it as … Continue reading →

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Enthusiastic reception for Pullman’s library speech

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Aletheia Dolorosa

Philip Pullman’s January 20 speech defending public libraries against government cuts (first reported on BridgetotheStars here has met with a rousing reception online. An article published in The Guardian today notes that an online version of the speech has been … Continue reading →

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Pullman speaks out against library closures

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ian

Blogger Book Maven reports that Philip Pullman was amongst several speakers at a meeting of the Oxfordshire Anti-Cuts Alliance (OACA) last week specifically about libraries and the threat they are under. A number of libraries in Oxfordshire are to have … Continue reading →

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