“While I agree that schools and other institutions should not be unreasonably charged for the use of books and other published material, or find it unnecessarily difficult to obtain permissions, I maintain that it’s essential that the originators of such material should be fairly paid for it”.Continue reading
Pullman voices opposition to government copyright plans
January 26, 2012
Phillip Pullman has added his voice to growing concerns amongst authors that proposed changes to educational copyright will have a significantly detrimental effect on the income of many writers. Pullman commented on the proposals:
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Interview with illustrator Kate Baylay
January 25, 2012
Our friends at Cittagazze have interviewed Kate Baylay, illustrator of the wonderful new Everyman’s Library edition of His Dark Materials, and have kindly allowed us to share this interview in English.
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New HDM omnibus hardback
January 10, 2012
Everyman’s Library has released a new His Dark Materials omnibus, in a beautiful hardback edition. The cover of this new edition was designed by illustrator Kate Baylay.
The new edition can be bought on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.
The new edition can be bought on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.
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Congratulations, winner of our December Contest!
December 29, 2011
Congratulations to Alice, winner of our BttS December Contest! She correctly answered our contest question…
What name did Iorek Byrnison give Lyra?
The answer was, of course, Silvertongue. We had lots of correct answers but unfortunately only one person can win this prize! Alice wins this delightful print of one of the most memorable covers of The Golden Compass, kindly provided to us by cover artist Eric Rohmann.
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The Firework Maker’s Daughter at Theatre by the Lake
December 28, 2011
A while ago, we told you about the play adaptation of The Firework Maker’s Daughter on at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria (UK). The play is on until the 7th of the January so there’s still a while left to go and see it! Let our reviewer, Rosie, help you decide…
“It’s hard to think of a more dramatic setting for drama than the Theatre by the Lake, surrounded as it is by snow-clad fells reflected in the tranquil Derwent Water. On a chilly December evening it’s also good to come inside to find some seasonal warmth, and Stephen Russell’s dramatisation of The Firework- Maker’s Daughter provides warmth in abundance.Continue reading
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