HisDarkMaterials.org

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HisDarkMaterials.org is your resource for all things His Dark Materials: from the latest in news to in-depth information and essays, as well as a diverse online community, this is your place.

A first-stop for visitors is the information menu. Located by clicking on the blue-green menu tab, the information menu expands to reveal a number of interest categories to browse. A constantly-changing features section highlights must-see exclusives and fan favourites on HisDarkMaterials.org. Other popular site sections are directly above the information menu and are distinguished by a small blue triangle.

The bulk of the front page allows visitors to check out the latest news in the His Dark Materials world, including the latest videos and images in the Photograms gallery. Site member submissions can be found quickly in the featured essay, column, and review sections. The scrolling image banner above the news postings highlights a few of the most exciting news postings. Click through the image to find the full story.

The right-most section of the website gives visitors a quick glance at HisDarkMaterials.org by displaying recently active threads in the Cittàgazze messageboard, edits in the Srafopedia encyclopedia resource, and statistics about the site.

Keep reading below for in-depth information to getting started on HisDarkMaterials.org

Become a Member: Your HisDarkMaterials.org Profile

Become a member of HisDarkMaterials.org: begin by creating your own profile. Interact on our messageboards, chat in the Svalbard chatroom, comment on news articles, and join the world’s largest and most international His Dark Materials community. And of course, it’s completely free!

Cittàgazze: The HisDarkMaterials.org Community Messageboards

Cittàgazze is the oldest, largest, and friendliest His Dark Materials community. Join in the forums to discuss the His Dark Materials books, movies, adaptations and author. Members can also relax and talk about interests in reading or entertainment, join in the chaos of the aptly-named Quarantine area, or grab an intelligent debate in the Science, Philosophy, and Religion forum.

Svalbard: The HisDarkMaterials.org Chatroom

Drop by Svalbard to talk with online members in real time. A great gathering place for special event trivia challenges and hot off the press news.

Information

Not only does HisDarkMaterials.org provide a gathering space for fans, we also provide vast information resources for all visitors: useful for quick reference or in-depth analysis. All information pages are accessible through the information menu expanding tab.

News

The front page of HisDarkMaterials.org is dominated by the latest news in the His Dark Materials universe. News postings are created continuously: check back often to keep up-to-date or use the right-side News RSS feed and get alerted as the news is updated! Members can post comments on news articles to share thoughts.

Opinions, Essays, & Reviews

In effort to keep up with the expanding His Dark Materials universe, HisDarkMaterials.org members add column articles commenting on relevant information in the franchise. Essays bring light to specific discussion areas in His Dark Materials, creating practical and educational, as well as citeable resources. The reviews section is dedicated to reviews not just of the trilogy books, but branching into books about the series and movie companion novels: a great consultation spot before a new purchase.

Srafopedia: The HisDarkMaterials.org Encyclopedia

Srafopedia is our wiki-based His Dark Materials encyclopedia. A resource by fans, for fans, all are welcome to contribute in editing encyclopedia terms to make Srafopedia the most conprehensive and thorough resource possible. Over two thousand articles already exist for your knowledgeable editing! Know a term that doesn’t exist? Add it in!

Photograms: The HisDarkMaterials.org Image Gallery

For your viewing pleasure, our photograms gallery is packed full of images including covers from His Dark Materials books on an international scale, exclusive photos taken at special His Dark Materials events, and a spectacular range of fanart to admire or contribute to!