The author of The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter journeys into the fantasy world created by award-winning author Philip Pullman in the novels of His Dark Materials trilogy, examining the sources and meanings of diverse aspects of the philosophy and themes behind the stories, as well as the characters, myths, plots, and more. Original. 35,000 first printing.
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About the Author:
Formerly a head writer of television's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and an editorial director of HarperCollins, David Colbert is best known as author of the acclaimed Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries. He lives in the United Kingdom.
Review:
David Colbert's examination of 'His Dark Materials' is intelligent and perceptive and full of good sense... a good guide. -- Philip Pullman
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- PublisherBerkley Trade
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0425207900
- ISBN 13 9780425207901
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages176
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