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Find out why Philip Pullman has returned to the realm of his trilogy, His Dark Materials. In this exclusive London launch of the highly anticipated La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One, Pullman reveals why he has come back to much-loved character Lyra Belacqua’s world 22 years after the first book.

"I do actually believe in ghosts, fairies, hobgoblins; nature's spirits of every kind, because they help me write stories."
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Pullman reflects on his writing process, what drew him back to Lyra’s world more than two decades after Northern Lights was first published, and why the struggle for freedom of expression against despotic rulers that has been at the heart of his books, is more pressing now than ever.


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Philip Pullman: La Belle Sauvage

Following the publication of La Belle Sauvage, Philip Pullman talks with Erica Wagner – author, critic and former literary editor of The Times – about his writing life, and about the books that helped shape him. Philip Pullman is one of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed children’s authors in the world, and his books are consumed by readers of all ages. He has won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Book of the Year. He has also become known for his views on Christianity, our education system and the role of the author in public life. He is, in his own words, ‘a passionate believer in the democracy of reading’.

We are grateful to Richard and Jenny Davenport-Hines for sponsoring this event in memory of their son Cosmo.

Philip Pullman - Literature Matters:The Democracy Of Reading

Philip Pullman reading "Little Red Riding Hood" from his new book, Grimm Tales.

About the book:
2012 is the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales. In celebration of this anniversary, award-winning author Philip Pullman presents his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm in a 'clear as water' retelling, making them feel fresh and unfamiliar with his dark, distinctive voice. 



Philip Pullman: Grimm Tales (Author Reading) Little Red Riding Hood

Philip Pullman reading "Three Snake Leaves" from his new book, Grimm Tales. 

About the book: 
2012 is the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales. In celebration of this anniversary, award-winning author Philip Pullman presents his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm in a 'clear as water' retelling, making them feel fresh and unfamiliar with his dark, distinctive voice.

Philip Pullman: Grimm Tales (Author Reading) Three Snake Leaves

On the eve of Milton's 400th birthday, Claire Tomalin and Philip Pullman talk about why, for them, Milton's poetry has never lost its magic.

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