Northern Lights won the Carnegie medal for children fiction in 1995. The first book published with the title 'The Golden Compass', in the UK it was published under the title 'Northern Lights'. A full set of the American first Editions. Overall near fine in near fine dust jackets. KNIFE with a hint of toning to fore-edge, security tag to rear pastedown. Bindings with a touch of bumping to corners and spine ends, COMPASS and KNIFE with a couple tiny areas of rubbing. Jackets with mild edgewear KNIFE with contemporary title sticker to rear panel.

Original unclipped ($20.00 $19.95) color pictorial dust jackets, SPYGLASS with central diecut window. Original blue cloth-backed boards SPYGLASS with color pictorial boards. Though the majority of the story is seen through the eyes of young Lyra, Pullman skillfully weaves complex questions of physics, philosophy, and theology into the plot, making it difficult to translate to the big screen but a delight for readers from a variety of backgrounds. Philip Pullman vocally opposes the labeling of books for particular ages and genders of readers - appropriately, the genre of and audience for the HIS DARK MATERIALS series is difficult to pigeonhole. 'Pullman is quite possibly a genius.First US editions of Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy trilogy that has charmed readers, angered religious critics, and defied film adaptation.

'Very grand indeed.' - The New York Times 'Arguably the best juvenile fantasy novel of the past twenty years.' - The Washington Post Honors and Praise for His Dark Materials:Īn Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel It will have you questioning everything you know about your world and wondering what really lies just out of reach. Phillip Pullman's spellbinding His Dark Materials trilogy has captivated readers for over twenty years and won acclaim at every turn. And in the end, the fate of both the living-and the dead-will rely on them. They will meet witches and armored bears, fallen angels and soul-eating specters. These thrilling adventures tell the story of Lyra and Will-two ordinary children on a perilous journey through shimmering haunted otherworlds. The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are available together in one volume perfect for any fan or newcomer to this modern fantasy classic series that has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. ***** THE BOOK OF DUST, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials, has been hailed by the New York Times as 'A stunning achievement'***** We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. Title: Philip Pullman: His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass, Book 1/The Subtle Knife, Book 2/The Amber Spyglass, Book 3Ĭlean, unmarked copy with some edge wear.

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