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His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass)
List price: $22.50
Sale price: $15.30
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Author(s): Philip Pullman
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780440238607
Format(s): Box set
ISBN: 0440238609
Label: Laurel Leaf
List Price: $22.50
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
Number Of Items: 1
Package Dimensions:
Height: 3.1"
Width: 4.4"
Length: 3.1"
Weight: 1.45 lbs.
Product Group: Book
Address: 2003-09-23
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: 2003-09-23
Studio: Laurel Leaf
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review:
In the epic trilogy His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman unlocks the door to worlds parallel to our own. Dæmons and winged creatures live side by side with humans, and a mysterious entity called Dust just might have the power to unite the universes--if it isn't destroyed first. The three books in Pullman's heroic fantasy series, published as mass-market paperbacks with new covers, are united here in one boxed set that includes The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Join Lyra, Pantalaimon, Will, and the rest as they embark on the most breathtaking, heartbreaking adventure of their lives. The fate of the universe is in their hands. (Ages 13 and older)
Product Description:
Now, for the first time, the HIS DARK MATERIALS Trilogy is available in a trade paperback edition. All three books in the His Dark Materials trilogy-- THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE SUBTLE KNIFE, and THE AMBER SPYGLASS--are available in a new complete boxed set featuring the trade paperbacks. New material is available in all three books: The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife feature black-and-white chapter-opening art by Philip Pullman himself; The Amber Spyglass features chapter-opening quotes from the likes of Milton, Donne, Blake, Byron and the Bible, which did not appear in hardcover.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-03
Content: This is one of the most original fantasies I have read in a long time. I found it a good read. The first book is by far the best of the three. However, I think parents should read them first before deciding to give them to their children. These are very dark stories. The first book alone includes murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, torture, and betrayal. It is hard to know who is the good guy, and who is the villain. It is also openly anti-church (not that I had a problem with that, but some people might).
It is interesting that Pullman, an atheist, has written a trilogy that is actually profoundly spiritual. The positive themes (yes, there are some) include friendship, loyalty, honor, cleaning up messes ( both the ones you have made and those of others ), keeping your word, and generally trying to do the right thing. Pullman presents a different concept of "soul" than has previously been explored.
All in all this is a thought-provoking work, and worth the read, but I would say NOT suitable for younger children.
Summary: Imaginative fantasy
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-30
Content: I loved Pullman's "His dark materials" trilogy , that's why I bought it as a gift.
Summary: Great books!
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-16
Content: Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials Trilogy is nice recreational reading. It helps clear the mine from all the routine stuff that we all face every day.
Summary: Escape to another world
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-08-31
Content: The set of books by Philip Pullman arrived in excellent condition in their own display box. Thank you Amazon.com for your wonderful work.
Summary: "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman
Rating - 3 Date: 2008-08-24
Content: I thought just as a read it was great fun, mostly the first one, I didn't love the second two nearly as much as the golden compass. But they were still a fun read. But as an older reader I love the ideas of man, heaven, and god. When people say that this book is trying to insult religion and/or christianity don't take their word for it. I do not beileve that is what Pullman was trying to do, he wanted to make you think, and give us a new idea of what life and heaven might be, or mean to us. And he never quite says which side is right or wrong. I strongly suggest these books to anyone who likes to think or just a fun and interesting read!
Summary: A new look at the world
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