Superman and Batman completely changed Philip Pullman's life. Each night they arrived in full-color, ready to take on bad guys and save the world--all in a few pages. Philip loved reading them because "the combination of words and pictures [made for] vivid storytelling." Comic books made him want to tell stories. When he was growing up, he enjoyed listening to radio shows, too. He also loved Sherlock Holmes, Tore Jansoon, Arthur Ransome and Erich Kastner, and spooky ghost stories. Philip always more...
Superman and Batman completely changed Philip Pullman's life. Each night they arrived in full-color, ready to take on bad guys and save the world--all in a few pages. Philip loved reading them because "the combination of words and pictures [made for] vivid storytelling." Comic books made him want to tell stories. When he was growing up, he enjoyed listening to radio shows, too. He also loved Sherlock Holmes, Tore Jansoon, Arthur Ransome and Erich Kastner, and spooky ghost stories. Philip always wanted to be a writer, but learned that there is a big difference between WANTING to be a writer and actually DOING it: "Being a writer is nothing, writing a book is a lot. I wanted to DO, not to BE." That's why he tells kids to quit saying--and hoping--that they want to be writers--they need to just do it! Also, he advises young aspiring writers to read a lot. But most importantly, Philip says that being patient is a crucial factor. He has said, "A book is a marathon, not a sprint....Settle in....Pace yourself." Philip is best known for writing historical fiction and ghost stories. His young-adult trilogy, THE RUBY IN SMOKE, THE SHADOW IN THE NORTH, and THE TIGER IN THE WELL, was what put him "on the map" in the States. Since then, he has written many books for young adults that also appeal to adults as well. His wildly well-received fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials, received many positive reviews and a large audience, as well as a feature film deal. When Philip starts writing, he doesn't think about writing for any specific audience, but aims to write something that's entertaining and also presents the idea or theme of social justice, which Philip thinks is very important. When he's not writing, he sleeps, visits art galleries, draws, and even does some carpentry. A fun fact: He always finishes the working day by writing the first sentence on the next page so it's not blank when he begins to write the next day.less...
Bobby wrote a review on The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials)
This is book starts one of the greatest series told by man in the last century. Filled with mystical creatures, daemons, and armored bears; this book is a journey worth taking. I've loved this book since I finished the first chapter, and I still feel it is my favorite book of all time. The story evolves from Lyra's adventure out of the University into the real world she has never really seen before. Poverty, gypsies, all you can imagine roam the streets as she meets up with my favorite character from a book, ever, the armored bear. She befriends the bear and continues a journey that not only takes her to the ends of the world, but also through 2 more fantastic novels written by a pure genius. Seriously pick this one up, and read it before the movie comes out. Because this...more
This is book starts one of the greatest series told by man in the last century. Filled with mystical creatures, daemons, and armored bears; this book is a journey worth taking. I've loved this book since I finished the first chapter, and I still feel it is my favorite book of all time. The story evolves from Lyra's adventure out of the University into the real world she has never really seen before. Poverty, gypsies, all you can imagine roam the streets as she meets up with my favorite character from a book, ever, the armored bear. She befriends the bear and continues a journey that not only takes her to the ends of the world, but also through 2 more fantastic novels written by a pure genius. Seriously pick this one up, and read it before the movie comes out. Because this book can never truely be show in all it's graduer on the big screen, you must imagine it yourself, only then will you see the true power and deepness of this series and this magnificent story told by Philip Pullman.
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I loved his dark materials. I loved the pulling down of the stupid god and I didn't find it anti-religious. Any religion that stupid has got it coming and any religion less stupid does not need to worry.
Th authors like pullman and the authors he is stated to have liked are many of my favourites so I guess i can't help liking him. Lyra is a great character and so is the boy (his name escapes me). Inspirational withpout being twee.
This is book starts one of the greatest series told by man in the last century. Filled with mystical creatures, daemons, and armored bears; this book is a journey worth taking. I've loved this book since I finished the first chapter, and I still feel it is my favorite book of all time. The story evolves from Lyra's adventure out of the University into the real world she has never really seen before. Poverty, gypsies, all you can imagine roam the streets as she meets up with my favorite character from a book, ever, the armored bear. She befriends the bear and continues a journey that not only takes her to the ends of the world, but also through 2 more fantastic novels written by a pure genius. Seriously pick this one up, and read it before the movie comes out. Because this...
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