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SherlockChronicles.orgPhilip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, turns 62 today, 19 October, 2008.
Warm Birthday wishes and all the best from the staff of HisDarkMaterials.org.
Bio in Brief
Philip Nicholas Outram was born in Norwich 19 October, 1946. His father, an RAF pilot, was killed in combat and after his mother remarried, Philip took the last name Pullman.
Pullman spent his childhood years on the move, from Southern Rhodesia to Australia, eventually settling for a time with his Grandfather - an Anglican vicar - in Wales. Educated at Exeter College - the inspiration and real-life movie backdrop for Lyra's Jordan College - Pullman has become a noteworthy author and spokesman, giving voice to causes to prevent strict reading limitations and save a local historical boatyard.
Pullman has written numerous books, the most popular of which, the His Dark Materials trilogy, has been translated into 36 different languages.
Pullman's novel The Golden Compass (U.K. title Northern Lights) saw the big screen late last year in the film adaptation The Golden Compass. Pullman's other series, starring Sally Lockhart in a Victorian thriller, has also come to life as a TV drama in The Ruby in The Smoke and The Shadow in The North. A film adaptation of Pullman's The Butterfly Tattoo - a uniquely fan-funded production - is also set to reach cinema and you can watch the trailer online.
Pullman's books have also seen success in the theatre, with His Dark Materials, The Firework-Maker's Daughter, and The Scarecrow and His Servant all making stage debuts.
With more planned from Pullman and a abundance of success to grow from, fans of His Dark Materials have much to look forward to in the years to come.
Comments (8) — Add Yours
Happy Birthday Mr. Pullman! Thank you so much for bringing us so many great ideas and turn them into a story!
# Posted by Neptune on 14:45, 19 October 2008
Happy birthday,
and thanks for the great stories. I hope to read much more from you.
# Posted by frank on 17:59, 19 October 2008
Happy Birthday!
# Posted by SnoWolFire on 14:59, 21 October 2008
Happy birthday, Mr. Pullman…
You gave us so much beautiful works that we can’t do anything but wanting some more!
# Posted by Lyrael on 17:00, 22 October 2008
Happy birthday, Mr. Pullman :)
I hope you are well and happy, and that the years to come will be filled with inspiration, creativity and joy.
Thank you for your wonderful stories! :)
# Posted by AnneMaria on 17:49, 22 October 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. Pullman.
Your works have inspired new thoughts and ideas in not only me but in thousands of fans who cherish your books. I hope that you never stop writing. Once again, thank you so much for your writing!
# Posted by Mils on 22:35, 22 October 2008
Oh, dear. Happy late birthday wishes sir.
# Posted by Dark Fantasies on 23:25, 22 October 2008
Happy belated birthday to my favorite author! You’ve inspired me in so many ways and the world is lucky you were born.
# Posted by Miss Bear on 1:43, 28 October 2008
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