Other editions of book Dark Matters: An Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials Trilogy

Philip Pullman's books – The Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, making up the trilogy known as His Dark Materials, have been a massive success with children and adults alike. This unofficial guide gives a brief biography of Pullman himself, an explanation of the trilogy's set-up and synopses of the three books and the follow-up novella Lyra's Oxford. This is followed by a gazetteer, an A-Z guide to the people, places and items in these great books. Including notes on the publication history and availability of the books and their foreign editions, Dark Matters then concludes with information on the talking books, the radio plays, the National Theatre production and the current status of the films, making it the indispensable guide to Lyra's and Will’s worlds.

Inspired by Milton's "Paradise Lost" and now a major motion picture, Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy has captured the imagination of children, adults and the critics alike. Now you can understand the symbols of the alethiometer, revisit the stories and chart the history of Lyra's world in this invaluable companion to the unforgettable novels. With an enlightening biography of Philip Pullman, outlines and analyses of the novels, audio books, stage play and forthcoming movie, a dictionary of key words from Armoured Bear to Zombi, and a history of Lyra's world, this volume gives crucial further information to all admirers of the timeless books.