Philip Pullman News Archives

“It was not believed totally banning them (the books) was a way to go”

A committee reviewing a controversial novel has determined there is no reason to remove the book from local Catholic school bookshelves. via The Brampton Guardian

“I am thrilled and delighted for Ben. "I spoke to him almost as soon as he walked off stage and he said he was thrilled, but exhausted.”

A special effects expert has completed a remarkable journey from Eynsham to Hollywood - by picking up an Oscar. via This is Oxfordshire

Svalbard is like no other place on earth. For many it is famous simply for being home to the fierce polar bear in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, though for locals, legally required to take a gun ... via Guardian Unlimited

“Modern-day writers are different. Philip Pullman is a wonderful writer with a brilliant vocabulary. It's too complicated though. Some adults can't cope with his books, let alone their children.”

CS LEWIS'S classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is Wales' all-time favourite children's book, according to a new survey. via IcWales

“I think once you have children, occasionally you want to make films that they can take their friends to”

A glowing Nicole Kidman smiles for photographers during a news conference for the film The Golden Compass in Tokyo. via The Age

Philip Pullman's new book will be given its world launch at the 12th Oxford Literary Festival next month. via Book trade news from Book2book

“Lust, Caution"? The tony teaming of director Ang Lee, co-writer James Schamus and Asian superstar Tony Leung never gathered momentum, despite wowing at the Venice Film Festival. Then there was "In the Valley of Elah”

One evening last November, a handful of journalists and industry insiders eased into the plush armchairs of a Hollywood screening room to watch "The Golden Compass," the Nicole Kidman fantasy based on the first ... via Reuters

PHILIP Pullman's new book will be given its world launch at the 12th Oxford Literary Festival next month. via This is Oxfordshire

“It was kind of like we were taking away apple pie”

Thursday, February 14, 2008 By ISOLDE RAFTERY, Columbian Staff Writer Vancouver Public Schools may be the first district in the nation to not allow Scholastic Book Clubs to sell its merchandise through its ... via The Columbian

Alan Jacobs, in a fine post , suggests that Rowan Williams is afflicted with "verbal academentia." Frankly, I can't think of a better coinage to describe what's wrong with the Archbishop's approach to his ... via Atlantic Monthly

“Writing a book is instinct and learned. When you have been telling stories for some time you know how to build up suspense and engage attention.”

WINNING author Philip Pullman yesterday urged writers to take responsibility for reversing a decline in reading. via IcWales