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Posted by on August 16, 2007 at 11:27 pm
The ever info-full Chris sends over these new UK book covers for the three His Dark Materials novels, designed to tie in with the movie of The Golden Compass out this winter. They all feature the Lyra and Iorek poster released a while ago; with each cover tinted a different colour. You can view the covers in our coverart gallery, or click the thumbnails below.
Posted by Ian on June 22, 2007 at 1:08 am
The first book of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Northern Lights, has been awarded the ‘great book’ title - the best children’s book from the last 70 years of Carnegie medal winners. You can read more here.
Posted by Ian on April 20, 2007 at 10:37 pm
The CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) is holding an online poll to find the ultimate Carnegie Medal winner to mark the 70th anniversary of the literary award. Northern Lights, which won the award in 1995, features as one of ten nominees. You can see more information about the nominees here. You can cast your vote here. Votes must be cast before 12 noon Thursday 14 June.
Posted by Will on March 2, 2007 at 11:35 am
 The Inside His Dark Materials documentary is now available to watch streaming (download with login) on Teachers’ TV. The documentary is a “celebratory tribute” to Philip Pullman and his books. It features an interview with the author himself as well as contributions from friends and former teachers. Visuals accompanying the piece include location shooting and 3D animations. You can read our review of the DVD here - it was not wholly positive, but the chance to view the documentary online should not be missed by any Sraffie.
View: Episode 1 - Episode 2
Posted by Will on February 28, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Britons have placed Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials in eighth place in a vote for “books you can’t live without.” Pride and Prejudice took top place, but Pullman is one of few contemporary authors in the top 20; the only other in the top 10 is J.K.Rowling. The Bible came in at 6th, two places above the anti-organised-religion message of His Dark Materials. Read more.
Posted by Will on February 15, 2007 at 9:22 am
Playthings' report on the New York Toy Fair (see below) also has a few words with Leslye Schaefer, senior vice president of marketing and consumer products for Scholastic Media - the publishers of His Dark Materials. Along with the release of the movie will come several tie-in books from Scholastic - including movie-themed artwork as covers, plus games and puzzles from Mega Brands and Sababa Toys. “It's a really nice marriage and it's been really interesting for us,” Schaefer says. “We're launching a huge campaign.”
Posted by Will on February 9, 2007 at 12:54 pm
 The Museum of Oxford's exhibition entitled the 'A-Z of Literary Oxford' opens tomorrow and will run until July. It's a hands-on exhibition aimed particularly at local families and visitors to the City, with free entry. “This special new exhibition will take visitors on an alphabetical journey through Oxford�s literary past and present and discover famous authors, popular books, bookshops, poets and artists. Philip Pullman features under N for Northern Lights.” The exhibition will be using some of BridgeToTheStars' images from the recent location filming and auditioning in Oxford. The images will be included on graphic panels, eventually forming part of the museum's permanent display. Philip Pullman will be on hand to open the exhibition and sign books afterwards. Read more.
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