OUATITN: Long extract in today's Guardian
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OUATITN: Long extract in today's Guardian
There's a long extract from the book in today's Guardian. See more here.
We must build the republic of heaven in our world...
Is this heaven?...No, it's Iowa
I sell discount books, so sue me
Times are tight, and starting a band is good way to kill some time until the economy picks up
Is this heaven?...No, it's Iowa
I sell discount books, so sue me
Times are tight, and starting a band is good way to kill some time until the economy picks up
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Ian - The Frog Prince
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Bear King Ragnar...
"A Revolution without dancing is a Revolution not worth having."
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
I wonder whether Pullman took that name from the movie or whether it's the other way round.
Anyway judging by that extract the books looking good.
Anyway judging by that extract the books looking good.
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Hi.
Have you guys already seen the bonus content inside the book?
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385614322/
Seems interesting.
Have you guys already seen the bonus content inside the book?
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385614322/
Seems interesting.
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Riali wrote:Bear King Ragnar...
could be Iorak's predecessor and NOT referring to Iofur
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
BenMech wrote:Riali wrote:Bear King Ragnar...
could be Iorak's predecessor and NOT referring to Iofur
I didn't for a moment think it was referring to Iofur, of course it long before his reign. I just thought it was rather interesting that that particular name was chosen.
Is it a stab at the film, or an homage to the screenwriters, or a decision made entirely independent of Hollywood influence?
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Riali wrote:Is it a stab at the film, or an homage to the screenwriters, or a decision made entirely independent of Hollywood influence?
I think it may well be coincidence. New Line only really decided quite late on that definitely call Iofur Ragnar, and Pullman has by all accounts been writing this book for sometime (I mean, he'd finished it by last October so I assume he started long before then) - so it may be pure chance.
We must build the republic of heaven in our world...
Is this heaven?...No, it's Iowa
I sell discount books, so sue me
Times are tight, and starting a band is good way to kill some time until the economy picks up
Is this heaven?...No, it's Iowa
I sell discount books, so sue me
Times are tight, and starting a band is good way to kill some time until the economy picks up
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Ian - The Frog Prince
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Ian wrote:Riali wrote:Is it a stab at the film, or an homage to the screenwriters, or a decision made entirely independent of Hollywood influence?
I think it may well be coincidence. New Line only really decided quite late on that definitely call Iofur Ragnar, and Pullman has by all accounts been writing this book for sometime (I mean, he'd finished it by last October so I assume he started long before then) - so it may be pure chance.
If that's the case, I bet Pullman suggested the name Ragnar to the producers.
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Re: Long extract in today's Guardian
Nope, "Ragnar" was actually chosen as name for Iofur's character as a reference to the rag doll he kept with him at all times.
Oh, and that post wasn't just speculation. I've got family at Scholastic.
Oh, and that post wasn't just speculation. I've got family at Scholastic.
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