His Dark Materials
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Slipcase — appears to be in good condition with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials is a landmark trilogy of fantasy fiction, comprising Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, that chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young girl named Lyra Belacqua across parallel universes and into the very heart of a cosmic war. Set in a richly imagined world where every human soul takes the form of an animal companion known as a daemon, the narrative uncovers dark conspiracies involving stolen children, mysterious particles, and the authoritarian grip of an institution known as the Magisterium. Pullman writes with sweeping ambition and lyrical intensity, weaving together theology, physics, and classical mythology to construct one of the most provocative and intellectually daring works of modern fantasy. The trilogy argues boldly against blind obedience to authority and presents instead a fierce, humanist celebration of free will, love, and the redemptive power of knowledge. A genuine modern classic, His Dark Materials captivates readers of all ages with its breathtaking world-building and deeply moral storytelling.
Author: Philip Pullman
Format: Hardback
Published: 2008, The Folio Society
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Slipcase — appears to be in good condition with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.
Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials is a landmark trilogy of fantasy fiction, comprising Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, that chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young girl named Lyra Belacqua across parallel universes and into the very heart of a cosmic war. Set in a richly imagined world where every human soul takes the form of an animal companion known as a daemon, the narrative uncovers dark conspiracies involving stolen children, mysterious particles, and the authoritarian grip of an institution known as the Magisterium. Pullman writes with sweeping ambition and lyrical intensity, weaving together theology, physics, and classical mythology to construct one of the most provocative and intellectually daring works of modern fantasy. The trilogy argues boldly against blind obedience to authority and presents instead a fierce, humanist celebration of free will, love, and the redemptive power of knowledge. A genuine modern classic, His Dark Materials captivates readers of all ages with its breathtaking world-building and deeply moral storytelling.