October 19th marks His Dark Materials author Philip Pullman's Birthday, and we'd like to wish him all the best. With help from some of our friends in the sraf.org network, we've gathered together a small "bundle of material" for fans of the author to discover.
- In celebration of the dæmon - what some would hail as Pullman's greatest literary creation - HisDarkMaterials.org is announcing the soon-to-launch re-vamped version of our previous Dæmon name generator. Fans of The Golden Compass and the His Dark Materials trilogy can look forward to a new "Dæmonator" to find both dæmon names and forms. The new "Dæmonator" will premiere soon: stay tuned!
- Don't forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a copy of author George Beahm's Discovering The Golden Compass - a title celebrating Pullman's achievements in the His Dark Materials trilogy.
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Pullman interview (translated) from HDM.co.il.
- Pullman interview (translated) from Cittàgazze.com.
- Philip Pullman will be making an appearance at St. Mary's College in Oxford on October 22. Following 7pm drinks, Pullman will discuss faith and The Golden Compass movie adaptation.
- On October 26 & 27, Pullman will be take part in a symposium on literature at the University of Toronto in Canada.
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If you live near New York City, Philip Pullman will be hosting a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble there on Nov. 1 at 7pm. Two days prior to this event, Pullman is slated to speak in a sold-out talk with the Times.
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Event Address:
Barnes & Noble
Union Square
33 East 17th St.
New York, NY
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Fans from Chicago, Illinois in the U.S. can also get a treat as Pullman will be in Chicago on Nov. 3. A discussion between Pullman and Lawrence Weschler (and daughter) will take place at the Chicago Public Library from 12:30-1:30 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $5.00.
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Event Address:
Chicago Public Library
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
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- On November 17, Pullman will be back in Oxford at St. John's College for a fund-raising event.
7 comments - Add yours
#1
Happy Birthday to an amazing author. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PULLMAN!!
# October 19, 2007 01:15 by Dark Fantasies
#2
Happy birthday, Mr. Pullman! Thank you for everything you do!
# October 19, 2007 03:59 by JParry
#3
Happy Birthday Mr. Pullman thank you for creating this wonderful set of books that we all enjoy so much.
# October 19, 2007 04:07 by TowerDragon
#4
Have a wonderful birthday, Philip! Your books are an inspirataion.
# October 19, 2007 04:23 by whohash83
#5
Happy birthday! Your books are amazing :]
# October 19, 2007 16:04 by Anbaric Flame
#6
Happy birthday Mr. Pullman!
# October 19, 2007 22:24 by cantado
#7
Happy birthday, Mr. Pullman! May your books always be an inspiration to us just like it is now…
# October 20, 2007 16:10 by Lyrael