HisDarkMaterials.org
HisDarkMaterials.org is one of the leading His Dark Materials websites, including information about The Golden Compass movie, the book trilogy, extensive fan art galleries, photographs of Philip Pullman, and related visual resources. It also contains a dæmon name generator, an active chatroom, a His Dark Materials role playing game, and an interactive encyclopedia. News is updated daily, with members being able to discuss news items. The website is also home to Cittàgazze.net, the world's largest His Dark Materials forum.
Movies
The Golden Compass
Books
Overview
The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
The Subtle Knife
The Amber Spyglass
Lyra’s Oxford
The Book of Dust
Features
The Golden Compass World Premiere
Cannes Filmfestival 2007
Alethiometer
Cartography
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Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: An Unauthorized Adventure Through The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass
Author(s): Lois GreshPublisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
Format: Paperback, 224 Pages
ISBN: 031234743X
Editorial Overview
His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as 'a modern classic' by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: "What are daemons?" "Why is Dust important to the series?" "Is 'Dark Material' real and how does it relate to our universe?" "What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters?" And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.
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Lois H. Gresh is the author of eighteen books, including The Truth behind a Series of Unfortunate Events and The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide. She lives in upstate New York.
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