New HDM omnibus hardback
Posted on by Bethan

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.


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Congratulations, winner of our December Contest!
Posted on by Jaya

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.

Eric Rohmann is an author and illustrator of books for young readers. You can check out more of his work on his website. And if you didn’t win the contest, you can buy this limited edition print for $275.00, plus shipping and handling.


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The Firework Maker’s Daughter at Theatre by the Lake
Posted on by Jaya

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.
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New Affiliate – The Fandom
Posted on by Jaya

We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! This Boxing Day, we’re happy to announce the launch of new site, The Fandom.

The Fandom is a multi-fandom website where individuals can come together to celebrate all the fandoms they enjoy in one place. These include Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, Star Wars, and of course….His Dark Materials (with newspost updates via us!). Check out all the fandoms here.

Check out their forums, tumblr, twitter, and facebook!



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December Contest Reminder!
Posted on by Bethan

Just a quick post to remind you that there are only two days left until our December contest closes!

This month, we have this stunning giclee print of this cover of The Golden Compass, given to us by cover artist Eric Rohmann. It’s one of a limited edition of 300 and measures approximately 61 x 41cm (24 x 16 inches).



Entering this contest is simple, all you have to do is answer the following question.

What name did Iorek Byrnison give Lyra?



Send your entry in to us at contest@bridgetothestars.net, with the subject line “December Contest” by 11:59pm GMT on the 26th of December. We’ll pick one lucky winner from the correct answers to win this great prize! This contest is open to everyone, good luck!


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