Category Archives: Philip Pullman

New Pullman compilation

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bethan

The Firework Maker’s Daughter, I was a Rat! Or the Scarlet Slippers, Clockwork or All Wound Up and The Scarecrow and His Servant, four of Philip Pullman’s most beloved children’s books have been published in a beautiful gift edition, illustrated … Continue reading →

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Pullman blames CGI for lack of movie success

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bethan

In a recent interview with the Guardian, Philip Pullman comments on the use of CGI as a possible reason for the failures of many film adaptions of fantasy books. “We don’t believe it any more.” He said. “Or we know … Continue reading →

Pullman’s podcast

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Bethan

Philip Pullman has opened a podcast series on the Guardian’s website, which features famous authors reading their favourite short stories. Pullman’s choice is The Beauties, written by Russian author, playwright and physician, Anton Chekhov. Talking about the story, Pullman notes … Continue reading →

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Pullman quits the Lib Dems over broken promises

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Bethan

Philip Pullman has recently spoken out against the Liberal Democrats, stating that he would never have backed the party if he had known they would break their tuition fees pledge, a pledge which earned them a lot of votes from … Continue reading →

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Oxford Inspires webcast details confirmed

Posted on March 4, 2010 by jessia

Last month, Kinders alerted us to Philip Pullman’s Cultural Platform at Oxford Inspires. The details of the event have since been confirmed. The live webcast will take place Thursday, 4 March at 1700 GMT, “where Mr. Pullman will share his … Continue reading →

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