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The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HISDARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimedBBC/HBO television series.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece,this first book in the series won the UK's top awards forchildren's literature.“Without this child, we shall all die.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefreeamong scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen landsof the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequencesfar beyond her own world… This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist,Chris Wormell.The first season of His Dark Materials: NorthernLights, premiered on BBC1 in November 2019The second season, The Subtle Knife, isNovember 2020The third season, The Amber Spyglass, isyet to have a release date announced

The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, criticallyacclaimed BBC/HBO television series starring Ruth Wilson, JamesMcAvoy, Dafne Keen and Amir Wilson. “We'regoing to the land of the dead and we're going to come back.”Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound togetherby powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated.But they must find each other, for ahead of them liesthe greatest war that has ever been – and a journey to a darkplace from which no one has ever returned… thisedition has a stunning cover from celebrated artist, ChrisWormell.

A mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, giving us an extraordinary insight into this world and its characters.When Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison's first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together.She discovers that when a young Texan balloonist Lee came down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little did he realise that he is about to be caught in a war between the residents of the town and the huge arctic bears that also live there.And when Lee meets one of these bears - Iorek - for the first time, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions in the town threaten to erupt ...Another wonderful tale from a master story-teller, which includes beautiful illustrations and maps.

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback to celebratethe 25th anniversary of NORTHERN LIGHTS, with breathtakingart throughout by Chris Wormell. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece,this first book in the series won the UK's top awards forchildren's literature. “Without this child, we shall all die.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefreeamong scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen landsof the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequencesfar beyond her own world… Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson,James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Chris Wormell has illustrated the covers for TheBook of Dust: la Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth.

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback of thesecond book in Philip Pullman's world-famous and beloved His DarkMaterials trilogy. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age.“What is he? A friend, or an enemy?” “Heis a murderer.” Will has just killed a man. He’s on the run. His escapewill take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet ofa deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linkedto his own, and together they must find the most powerful weaponin all the worlds… Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring RuthWilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda.Beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Chris Wormell, thecreator of the covers for The Book of Dust: la Belle Sauvageand The Secret Commonwealth.The perfect companionto the illustrated gift hardback edition of Northern Lights

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback of thethird book in Philip Pullman's world-famous and beloved His DarkMaterials trilogy. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age.“Every atom of me and every atom of you...” Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyondtheir own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must findeach other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that hasever been - and a journey to a dark place from which no-one has everreturned...… Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring RuthWilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda.Beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Chris Wormell, thecreator of the covers for The Book of Dust: la Belle Sauvageand The Secret Commonwealth.The perfect companionto the illustrated gift hardback editions of Northern Lightsand The Subtle Knife

This book contains a story and several other things. The other things might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven’t appeared yet . . .Two years after the conclusion of The Amber Spyglass, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out of the sky – a bird that Lyra and Pan quickly realise is a witch’s daemon. The daemon carries worrying tidings of a terrible sickness spreading in the North, and claims that only Lyra can help him – but is he really a friend, or a foe?Illustrated throughout with exquisite wood-cut engravings by John Lawrence, this beautifully packaged story also contains an extract of Pullman’s second short story set in the His Dark Materials world, Once Upon a Time in the North, a map and other missives that seem to have slipped from Lyra’s world into our own.

The second volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARKMATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBOseries. "What is he? A friend, or an enemy?""He is a murderer." Will has just killed a man. He'son the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world,to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra.Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together theymust find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds... thisedition has a stunning cover by celebrated artist, ChrisWormell.

The second volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARKMATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBOseries. "What is he? A friend, or an enemy?""He is a murderer." Will has just killed a man. He'son the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world,to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra.Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together theymust find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds... this hardback edition has a stunning cover by celebratedartist, Chris Wormell.

Enter the remarkable world of His Dark Materials like never before with this stunning, full-colour graphic novel.Following the life-shattering events of Northern Lights, Lyra has stepped into a brand-new world. Will has just killed a man.Their paths cross in Cittàgazze. In a city haunted by soul-eating Spectres, troops of angels and vengeful witches, they find in each other a welcome ally.Both are hoping to find something in this strange world: Lyra must discover the meaning of Dark Matter, while Will is desperately searching for his missing father.What they find instead is a deadly secret, an object with extraordinary power. Each step of their journey brings them closer to an even bigger threat - and the shattering truth of their own destiny.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS • Discover one of the most beloved worlds in fiction with this trade paperback boxed set featuring all three volumes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass.An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel • A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time • The Inspiration for the HBO Original Series His Dark Materials“Pullman is quite possibly a genius.”—NewsweekDON’T MISS THE EPIC FINALE TO LYRA’S STORY: THE ROSE FIELD, AVAILABLE NOW!These thrilling adventures tell the story of Lyra and Will—two ordinary children on a perilous journey through shimmering haunted otherworlds. They will meet witches and armored bears, fallen angels and soul-eating specters. And in the end, the fate of both the living—and the dead—will rely on them.Philip Pullman’s spellbinding His Dark Materials trilogy has captivated readers for decades and won acclaim at every turn. It will have you questioning everything you know about your world and wondering what really lies just out of reach.“War, politics, magic, science, individual lives and cosmic destinies are all here . . . assembled into a narrative of tremendous pace by a man with a generous, precise intelligence.”—The New York Times Book ReviewLyra’s adventures continue in THE BOOK OF DUST:La Belle Sauvage • The Secret Commonwealth • The Rose Field

The graphic novel adaptation of The Golden Compass, one of the most celebrated books of all time! Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover.   Now, in this graphic novel adaptation of The Golden Compass, the world of His Dark Materials is brought to visual life. The stunning full-color art will offer both new and returning readers a chance to experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely fresh way.   This volume collects the full journey of Lyra to the far north, her rescue of the kidnapped children at Bolvangar, her escape via hot-air balloon, and her crucial role in Lord Asriel’s ambitions to build a bridge to another world.   Praise for The Golden Compass Graphic Novel:   “The story’s signature fantasies—the dæmons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer—are realized with compelling force. [This] retelling will bring Pullman’s work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review   “Belongs in all libraries that include Pullman’s works.” —School Library Journal   “Pullman’s original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel’s complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies.” —Kirkus ReviewsDon't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!** THE BOOK OF DUST **La Belle SauvageThe Secret Commonwealth

This graphic novel adaptation of The Subtle Knife is a great entry for readers new to His Dark Materials and an exciting new look at the classic for existing Pullman fans. Philip Pullman's world is brought to visual life in The Subtle Knife Graphic Novel, a companion to the successful The Golden Compass Graphic Novel. The stunning full-color art will offer both new and returning readers a chance to experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely new way.In The Subtle Knife, Lyra meets Will--a boy on the run, a murderer--a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching--Lyra for the meaning of Dark Matter, Will for his missing father--but what they find instead is a deadly secret, a knife of untold power. And neither Lyra nor Will suspects how tightly their lives, their loves, their destinies are bound together...until they are split apart.

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHis Dark Materials trilogy, re-published in hardbackwith a stunning fine art cover. “Withoutthis child, we shall all die.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefreeamong scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny thatawaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, wherewitch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinaryjourney will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her ownworld… This classic art edition featuring Jeune Filleen Vert et Rouge, painted by Balthus in 1944, is destined tobecome a collectors' item.he perfect companion to the Classic Art Edition of The SubtleKnifeThe smash-hit, critically adored first season of BBC/HBO televisionseries was based on the story of Northern Lights.

The second volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHis Dark Materials trilogy, re-published in hardback with a stunningfine art cover."What is he? A friend, or an enemy?""He is a murderer."Will has just killed a man. He's on the run.His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eeriedisquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra.Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they mustfind the most powerful weapon in all the worlds... The smash-hit, critically adored second season of BBC/HBO televisionseries was based on the story of The Subtle Knife. Thisclassic art edition featuring Melancholy and Mystery of the Street,by Georgio de Chirico, 1914 is destined to become a collectors'item.The perfect companion to the Classic Art Edition ofNorthern Lights

The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HisDark Materials trilogy, re-published in hardback with a stunningfine art cover.Now a major, critically acclaimedBBC/HBO TV series."We're going to the land of the dead - and we're going tocome back."Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyondtheir own worlds, have been violently separated.But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatestwar that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place fromwhich no one has ever returned... Read the book ahead of the third season of the smash-hit,critically adored BBC/HBO television series.This classic art edition featuring the painting Sophia - theWisdom of the Almighty, by Nicholas Roerich, 1932, is destined tobe a collectors' item.The perfect companion to the Classic Art Editions of NorthernLights and The Subtle Knife

Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the worldof Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon andIorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materialstrilogy.A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes setduring the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The AmberSpyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietlyon her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epicbattle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about hermother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windowsinto his worlds for the reader to step through and revealsnew truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe.… This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major,critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, JamesMcAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda.The perfect gift for every fan, of any age.His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successfulchildren's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimedas a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children'sliterature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerousas the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readersbeen offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)

THE BOOK BEHINDTHE BBC SERIES ‘HIS DARKMATERIALS’  Thethird volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALStrilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO televisionseries starring Ruth Wilson, Dafne Keen and James McAvoy.“We're going to the land of the dead andwe're going to come back.”Will and Lyra, whosefates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, havebeen violently separated.But they must find each other,for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been –and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned… The first series was the most-watched new British show in fiveyears - and peaked at 7.2 million viewers. It received a 5-starreview from Lucy Mangan in The Guardian: "a riveting realisationof Philip Pullman's magic". HIS DARK MATERIALS is one of the most popular and successful children'sseries of all time.

‘Without this child, we shall all die.’Lyra Belacqua lives half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle – a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears. As she hurtles towards danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win, or to lose, the biggest battle imaginable.The first book in a stunning three-volume graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights.

Lyra and Pantalaimon have journeyed north, in search of the missing children and Lord Asriel. But the frozen wilds are harsh and unhospitable, and fearsome enemies are waiting at every turn. If Lyra is to succeed in her quest, she must enlist the help of unexpected allies: an armoured bear and a witch queen. The path ahead will lead to dark truths and grave danger . . . The second book in a stunning three-volume graphic novel adaptation of Northern Lights, the first of which won the Prix Jeunesse du Festival d'Angoulême.

The incredible story of Lyra Belacqua will begin in La Belle Sauvage - the first volume of The Book of Dust.Now you have the opportunity to revisit her adventures in Northern Lights, with this graphic novel adaptation of a masterpiece, which comes to life with incredible full-colour art.Follow Lyra's story once again in a way you've never experienced it before, as the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle — a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears.Lyra hurtles toward danger in the cold far North, never suspecting the shocking truth, that she alone is destined to win, or to lose, this more-than-mortal battle.This edition combines all three illustrated volumes of the story, now available for the very first time in hardback.

A mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust, giving us an extraordinary insight into this world and its characters.When Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnison's first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together.She discovers that when a young Texan balloonist Lee came down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little did he realise that he is about to be caught in a war between the residents of the town and the huge arctic bears that also live there.And when Lee meets one of these bears - Iorek - for the first time, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions in the town threaten to erupt ...Another wonderful tale from a master story-teller, which includes beautiful illustrations and maps.

Philip Pullman's groundbreaking His Dark Materialstrilogy, now a thrilling and critically acclaimed BBC/HBOtelevision series, available here in a paperback gift edition slipcase.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece,the first book in the series, Northern Lights, wonthe UK's top awards for children's literature.Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adultsand children alike.This boxset contains all three original books in the seriesand has cover illustrations by esteemed artist, Chris Wormell,who also illustrated the Book of Dust series.This slipcase contains single paperback editions of: Northern LightsThe Golden CompassThe Amber Spyglass in a sturdy slipcase - a gift for a lifetime.

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, criticallyacclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First publishedin 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this firstbook in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. “Without this child, we shall alldie.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon livehalf-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen landsof the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequencesfar beyond her own world… This hardbackedition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreakingHIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, criticallyacclaimed BBC/HBO television series.“We're going to the land of the dead and we're goingto come back.”Will and Lyra, whose fates arebound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violentlyseparated.But they must find each other, for ahead ofthem lies the greatest war that has ever been – and a journeyto a dark place from which no one has ever returned… this hardback edition has a stunning cover fromcelebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

This book contains a story and several other things. The other things might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven’t appeared yet . . .Two years after the conclusion of The Amber Spyglass, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out of the sky – a bird that Lyra and Pan quickly realise is a witch’s daemon. The daemon carries worrying tidings of a terrible sickness spreading in the North, and claims that only Lyra can help him – but is he really a friend, or a foe?Illustrated throughout with exquisite wood-cut engravings by John Lawrence, this beautifully packaged story also contains an extract of Pullman’s second short story set in the His Dark Materials world, Once Upon a Time in the North, a map and other missives that seem to have slipped from Lyra’s world into our own.

‘Without this child, we shall all die.’Lyra Belacqua lives half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon, Pantalaimon, always by her side.But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle – a struggle born of stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears.As she hurtles towards danger in the cold far North, Lyra never suspects the shocking truth: she alone is destined to win, or to lose, the biggest battle imaginable.

From the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.She had asked: What is he? A friend or an enemy?The alethiometer answered: He is a murderer.When she saw the answer, she relaxed at once.Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld – Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky.But she is not without allies: twelve-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm.On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power.And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat – and the shattering truth of their own destiny.