Product Description

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is rightly acclaimed as a modern classic. Pullman creates alternative worlds that fascinate and delight, and has built up a loyal army of readers. He has been described as the 'most significant', but also the 'most dangerous' author in Britain. Who is Philip Pullman, and why have his books provoked such a wide variety of strong opinions?

Tony Watkins explains what makes His Dark Materials such a magnificent work of fiction. He explores the influences that shaped Pullman's writing and the major themes of the trilogy, including daemons, Dust and Pullman's perspective on God.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1162358 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 221 pages

Publishers Weekly, 15 March 2006
an assessment that is smart and wisely restrained ... solid, substantially sourced, and well-written analysis

Bridge To The Stars (His Dark Materials fansite)
Watkins has provided some excellent analysis that will be insightful to new readers and long-time fans alike.

David Wilkinson, author of The Power of the Force: The Spirituality of the 'Star Wars' Films
Watkins ... provides a readable and fun way into the theological and philosophical questions, while showing integrity towards the stories themselves.