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Dark Matter

Shedding Light on Philip Pullman's Trilogy His Dark Materials

(paperback)

Tony Watkins

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Retail Price: $15.00
Your price: $12.00 (20% Off Retail)
Length: 224 pages
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: March 2006
ISBN: 978-0-8308-3379-5
IVP Order Code: 3379

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About the Book

"My books are about killing God."

So declares Philip Pullman, the award-winning author of the bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy of fantasy novels: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. Appealing to millions of children and adults alike, Pullman's books create a universe in which the church is the enemy and God is the master villain.

Cultural analyst Tony Watkins offers an even-handed and appreciative critique of Philip Pullman's books, exploring their religious and scientific underpinnings and highlighting their cultural and spiritual significance. Interacting deeply with Pullman's published writings and providing exclusive interview material, Watkins sheds light and insight on the worldview of one of today's most influential fantasy novelists.

Whether you are a long-time devotee or are discovering Pullman for the first time, Dark Matter is enlightening reading for fans, educators and parents alike.

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Related Information & Resources

Download questions and answers with the author.

Tony Watkins interviews Philip Pullman.

Read "Philip Pullman: The Most Dangerous Author in Britain" by Tony Watkins.

Read "Pullman: Not As Cynical As We Think?" by Tony Watkins.

Read "The Magisterium and the Authority" by Tony Watkins.

View a Study Guide by Tony Watkins to Philip Pullman'sNorthern Lights (The Golden Compass).

View a Study Guide by Tony Watkins to Philip Pullman'sThe Amber Spyglass.

View a Study Guide by Tony Watkins to Philip Pullman'sThe Subtle Knife.

View Tony Watkins' webpage at Damaris.org.