Philip Pullman

Pullman, Philip. HIS DARK MATERIALS III: THE AMBER SPYGLASS Rare Signed Copy of The True First Edition. New York City, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.
Hardcover. First Edition. First Printing. 518 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket. The third volume of the author's "His Dark Materials" Series. One of the greatest fantasy/adventure novel series of the new century. The true First Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions, including the First British Edition. As such, the book is criminally undervalued (any other true First Edition would be priced accordingly rather than in "follow-the-flag" fashion), but time is on its side and its collectible value will finally be recognized versus the grossly overpriced subsequent British Editions. Utilizes dazzling DJ art by Eric Rohmann. "Pullman is a remarkable writer and his trilogy is destined to become a classic" (The Detroit Free Press). "Stunningly ambitious, original, and fascinating" (The Horn Book). The creator of a darkly magical, compelling, and moving parallel universe, another world which sharply contrasts with yet also poignantly mirrors and evokes our own, Philip Pullman is the intelligent child's, demanding young adult's, and discriminating adult/collector's writer. The literary quality of his work is top-notch and superior to all other contemporary children/young adult's fantasy/adven ture novels. A "must-have" title for Philip Pullman collectors. <B><i> This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in blue pen on the title page by Philip Pullman. Laid-in is a copy of the Souvenir Program of the event, "In Conversation: Philip Pullman", during which the signing took place. According to the author, he uses only his Mont Blanc pen (which he proudly showed to the audience) to sign copies of his books. This title remains available in innumerable subsequent printings. This is one of very few signed copies of the true First Edition and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a beauty. Many copies available online have major flaws and are remainder-marked. A rare signed copy thus. </b></i> Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Children's Fiction in 1995 for "Northern Lights" (known as "The Golden Compass" in the United States). Winner of the Whitbread Book of The Year Award in 2001 for "The Amber Spyglass", the very first children's book to be so honored. Philip Pullman was awarded The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award For Children's and Youth Literature in 2005 for his body of work. One of the greatest living British writers. A fine collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER PHILIP PULLMAN TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 0679879269. Signed by Author.

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Dougill, John; photos by Paul Medley: Oxford: A Literary Guide --Graham Greene, John Buchan, William Golding, Charles Dodgson, William Morris, Philip Pullman, Evelyn Waugh, Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis, The Inklings, J. R. R. Tolkien, Samuel Johnson, Iris Murdoch, Kingsley Amis, Henry James, +++ Oxford Oxface Pub. 2002
ISBN: 0951238817 Near Fine

-----39 page stapled soft cover, filled with colour and b & w photos, with maps. "For the literary pilgrim, Oxford is a treasure trove of associations. Ever since Geoffrey Chaucer fathered Oxford literature in "The Miller's Tale", the city has been a magnet for writers & writings. University wits studied here; Aestheticism was born here; the Inklings met here; and over 500 novels have been set here. At one time or another, Oxford has been cast as an Englishg Athems, a city of dreaming spires, a citadel of truth, a bastion of the privileged, and the high capital of murder." Contents include: Intro / All Souls College: T. E. Lawrence / Balliol College: G. M. Hopkins; Graham Green / Brasenose College: Walter Pater; John Buchan; William Golding / Broad Street: The Oxford Martyrs / Carfax: Shakespeare / Christ Church: Charles Dodgson, Alice Libbell, John Ruskin, Robert Burton, W. H. Auden / Exeter College: William Morris, Philip Pullman / Hertford College: Evelyn Waugh / Holywell Cemetery: Kenneth Grahame; Walter Pater, John Burgon, Kenneth Tynan, James Blish, Charles Williams, Mad Hatter (Theophilius Carter) / Lincoln College: Mark Pattison / New College: John Fowles, Lionel Johnson / Magdalen College: Oscar Wilde, John Betjeman, C. S. Lewis, The Inklings / Merton: Max Beerbohm, Anthony Wood, Louis Macneice, J. R. R. Tolkien / Oriel College: Matthew Arnold / Pembroke College: Samuel Johnson / Somerville College: Vera Brittain, Dorothy Sayers, Iris Murdoch / St John's College: Philip Larkin, Kingsley Amis, John Wain, Inspector Morse / St Mary's: The University Church: John Newman / Trinity College: Thomas Warton / University College: P. B. Shelley / Worcester College: Thomas De Quincey, Henry James. "I envy you going to Oxford...One sees the shadow of things in silver mirrors." Oscar Wilde. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock photo First Edition Soft Cover 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

[SW: -----39 page stapled soft cover, filled with colour and b & w photos, with maps. "For the literary pilgrim, Oxford is a treasure trove of associations. Ever since Geoffrey Chaucer fathered Oxford literature in "The Miller's Tale", the city has been a magnet for writers & writings. University wits studied here; Aestheticism was born here; the Inklings met here; and over 500 novels have been set here. At one time or another, Oxford has been cast as an Englishg Athems, a city of dreaming spires, a citadel of truth, a bastion of the privileged, and the high capital of murder." Contents include: Intro / All Souls College: T. E. Lawrence / Balliol College: G. M. Hopkins; Graham Green / Brasenose College: Walter Pater; John Buchan; William Golding / Broad Street: The Oxford Martyrs / Carfax: Shakespeare / Christ Church: Charles Dodgson, Alice Libbell, John Ruskin, Robert Burton, W. H. Auden / Exeter College: William Morris, Philip Pullman / Hertford College: Evelyn Waugh / Holywell Cemetery: Kenneth Grahame; Walter Pater, John Burgon, Kenneth Tynan, James Blish, Charles Williams, Mad Hatter (Theophilius Carter) / Lincoln College: Mark Pattison / New College: John Fowles, Lionel Johnson / Magdalen College: Oscar Wilde, John Betjeman, C. S. Lewis, The Inklings / Merton: Max Beerbohm, Anthony Wood, Louis Macneice, J. R. R. Tolkien / Oriel College: Matthew Arnold / Pembroke College: Samuel Johnson / Somerville College: Vera Brittain, Dorothy Sayers, Iris Murdoch / St John's College: Philip Larkin, Kingsley Amis, John Wain, Inspector Morse / St Mary's: The University Church: John Newman / Trinity College: Thomas Warton / University College: P. B. Shelley / Worcester College: / Worcester College: Thomas De Quincey, Henry James. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock Photo, Oxford: A Literary Guide --Graham Greene, John Buchan, William Golding, Charles Dodgson, William Morris, Philip Pullman, Evelyn Waugh, Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis, The Inklings, J. R. R. Tolkien, Samuel Johnson, Iris Murdoch, Kingsley Amis, Henry James, +, Oxface Pub. cey, Henry James. "I envy you going to Oxford...One sees the shadow of things in silver mirrors."Britain Reference]

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Tucker, Nicholas [; Philip Pullman]. Darkness Visible: Inside the World of Philip Pullman - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Cambridge, England: Wizard Books, 2003. ; weicher Einband / soft cover
An unread First Edition/First Printing in As New condition SIGNED by authors Nicholas Tucker and Philip Pullman directly on the title page; <br><br>A celebration of Philip Pullman and a useful guide to the rich world of his fiction, this book explores Pullman's childhood and the diverse influences that shaped his writing - from Milton and Blake to comic books and radio drama. Included are illustrations from his graphic novels, as well as family photos and material from recent interviews. 1840464828.

Softcover, 8vo, As New; Signed by All Authors.

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Gribbin, Mary; John Gribbin [; Philip Pullman]. The Science Of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials; With An Introduction By Philip Pullman - 1st US Edition/1st Printing. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. ; fester Einband / hard cover; 1. Ed.
A handsome First Edition/First Printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket. Slight bumping of bottom corners, front and back; <br><br>"Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos, entanglement and cold dark matter, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman's bestselling fantasy trilogy in clear and entertaining prose." (from the dust-jacket). 0375831444.

First Edition; First Printing, Hardcover, 8vo, Fine in Fine dust jacket.

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