Monthly Archives: September 2008

Pullman thankful censorship never works
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In conjunction with Banned Books Week in the US, which we reported on earlier this week, Philip Pullman has written an article in the Guardian’s culture section: “When I heard that my novel The Golden Compass … appeared in the … Continue reading



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Banned Books Week Begins in the US
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September 27 marks the start of a week long celebration of freedom to read and opposition to censorship. According to the American Library Association, more than 400 books were challenged in 2007. The Golden Compass came in at #4 most … Continue reading



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The Butterfly Tattoo US Premiere
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Dynamic Enterprises‘ film adaptation of Philip Pullman’s novel The Butterfly Tattoo (a.k.a. “The White Mercedes”) will open this coming Friday the 19th in New York City at 410pm at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Director Phil … Continue reading



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The Butterfly Tattoo World Premiere
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The film adaptation of Pullman’s novel The Butterfly Tattoo (previously published as “The White Mercedes”) will open Saturday, 13th September at the Film by the Sea Festival at Vlissingen in the Netherlands. With its world premiere at the Big Theatre, … Continue reading



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