Philip Pullman News Archives

The Listener 's arts and books editor Guy Somerset and his weekly literary round-up from newspapers and websites around the world. via NZ Herald

I've never read any of the His Dark Materials books, or seen the recent movie, but I thought some people would be interested in this: . You're currently reading "His Dark Materials prequel, Once Upon a Time in ... via Technoccult

“I only been here five minutes and already two people asked me that. I never heard of Larsen Manganese before I landed here.”

In an exclusive extract from his new book, Once Upon a Time in the North, Philip Pullman takes readers back to the very beginning of His Dark Materials Saturday March 22, 2008 The Guardian The battered cargo ... via Guardian Unlimited

“It's about the way we thoughtlessly exploit the Earth's resources”

The bestselling author reveals the forces that have helped to shape his new novella featuring the early lives of characters from His Dark Materials Rosa Silverman PHILIP PULLMAN has a new target in his sights. via Times Online

“It wasn't until I was some way into it that I realised: it's about honour . . . Of course”

Philip Pullman, whose new novel has an ecological message, offers some drastic ideas on how to save the planet Susannah Herbert Philip Pullman directs me towards a chest of drawers in the corner of his sitting ... via Times Online

“I'd go to jail rather than have an identity card.”

Several years ago, Philip Pullman wrote that '"Thou shalt not" might reach the head, but it takes "Once upon a time" to reach the heart.' Now, the prizewinning author and self-appointed scourge of God is ... via The Spectator

“I don't believe in writers' block”

SITTING behind a huge oak table surrounded by priceless literary treasures, Philip Pullman is in his element. via Yorkshire Post

Religious controversies are rife in entertainment. Some Christians say they feel offended by what they consider anti-Christian or antichurch views in certain movies and books. via Post and Courier

“I will make 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass,'”

Last week , I speculated that New Line's absorption by Warner Brothers might not sound the death knell for the His Dark Materials trilogy, despite the fact that The Golden Compass 's underwhelming box-office ... via FilmChat

“Nordylysstatsjonen") was a strange fixture to see standing in the snow. On entering we were faced with an observatory crammed with computers and cameras. This was the home of the "All Sky Camera”

Solar-terrestrial physics observations are about to get even more exciting. The University Centre on Svalbard has completed the construction of a brand new observatory, The Kjell Henriksen Observatory , ... via Universe Today

A Mechanical Engineering graduate collected an Academy Award last month for his company's effects work on the Philip Pullman adaptation The Golden Compass. via Huliq.com

“The book was written very well, it's an award-winning book based on fantasy and the students see it as fantasy. The review committee was unanimous it should be put back on the shelves.”

The Golden Compass children's book is back on the shelves in local schools. "It's great news," says Ron McNamara, superintendent of schools for the local Catholic school board. via Brock Citizen

“Frankly, I have never been so excited about a sermon in my entire ministry”

For a Christian leader to question religion during Lent seems counterproductive. via Tucson Region