Works by
Philip Pullman
(Writer)

Books

Books with Pictures & Fairy Tales

• Clockwork: Or All Wound Up (1996, with Peter Bailey, Illustrator) (1998, with Leonid Gore, Illustrator)
  Frankenstein-meets-Pinnochio-meets-Faust in this incredible feat of storytelling. Fritz, the writer, spins a spine-tingling tale to cheer up Karl, the apprentice clockmaker. But rather than helping matters, the story beings to come true.....  Ages 9-12.

• The White Mercedes (1993, 1997)
  Seventeen-year-old Chris, living and working in Oxford, falls in love with an elusive girl and while searching for her discovers the devastating consequences of placing his trust in the wrong person.

• Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp (1995) with Sophie Williams, Illustrator

• Mossycoat (1998) with Peter Bailey, Illustrator

• Puss in Boots: The Adventures of That Most Enterprising Feline (2000) with Ian Beck, Illustrator
  Here's what the old miller left his sons when he died: To his oldest son, the mill. To his middle son, the donkey. To his youngest son, Jacques,the cat. A fine cat, indeed, but still, just a cat.
  
  Luckily, as Jacques discovers, Puss is no ordinary kitty. He's smart. He can talk. And he is quite a snappy dresser. He's also planned an exciting future for Jacques-one that involves a princess and a very large fortune.
  
  Master storyteller Philip Pullman and prizewinning illustrator Ian Beck team up in this witty retelling, which sparkles with humor and adventure.  Ages 4-8.

• I Was A Rat! (1999 with Peter Bailey, Illustrator), (2000 with Kevin Hawkes, Illustrator)
  A little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of a lonely old couple and insists he was a rat.

• The Firework-Maker's Daughter (1995 with Nick Harris, Illustrator) (1999 with S. Saelig, Illustrator)
  In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father.

• Count Karlstein, or the Ride of the Demon Huntsman  (1991 and novel version 1998, 2002)
  In the mountains of Switzerland the wicked Count Karlstein plots to abandon his two orphaned nieces in a hunting lodge as prey for the Demon Huntsman and his ghostly hounds.

• Spring-Heeled Jack (1989, 2002) with David Mostyn, Illustrator
  Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero? leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes.
  
  The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack's powers be enough to save
  the orphans?

• The Scarecrow and His Servant (2005, 2007) with Peter Bailey, Illustrator
  A tattered scarecrow stands in the middle of a muddy field, taking no notice of the violent thunderstorm around him. But when a bolt of lightning strikes him, fizzing its way through his turnip head and down his broomstick, the Scarecrow blinks with surprise–and comes to life.
  
  So begins the story of the Scarecrow, a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant. Leaving behind his bird-scaring duties, the Scarecrow sets out for Spring Valley, with Jack at his side. As the valiant Scarecrow plunges them into terrifying dangers–battles, brigands, broken hearts, and treasure islands–he never realizes he’s being followed by the one family who desperately wishes he’d never sprung to life. Will the Scarecrow discover the secret to his past before the crooked Buffalonis close in on him?  Ages 9-12.

His Dark Materials Series

1. The Golden Compass (1995)
   Also known as Northern Lights
   Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy--The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass--has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. In 1996, The Golden Compass changed the face of fantasy publishing, and 2006 marks its 10 Year Anniversary--and an opportunity to celebrate with a deluxe hardcover. Pullman created new material just for this edition (archival documents, scientific notes and "found" letters of Lord Asriel) which has been illustrated and handlettered by renowned British artist Ian Beck and will be included in the back matter. The deluxe edition also features Pullman's own chapter opening spot art. A quality collectible--with the enticement of never-before-seen new material--for Pullman fans

2. The Subtle Knife (1997)

3. The Amber Spyglass (2000)
   
   See also His Dark Materials Trilogy (2003)

• Lyra's Oxford (2003)
  An exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga.

The New Cut Gang

1. Thunderbolt's Waxwork (1994)

2. The Gas-Fitters' Ball (1998)

The Sally Lockhart Quartet

1. The Ruby in the Smoke (198, 1999)
   In search of clues to the mystery of her father's death, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart ventures into the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. Pursued by villains at every turn, the intrepid Sally finally uncovers two dark mysteries--and realizes that she herself is the key to both.

2. Shadow in the North (1999)
   The year is 1878, and Sally Lockhart has started her own financial consulting business. When a client loses a fortune in the unexpected collapse of a British shipping firm, Sally is determined to find out why. But as she comes closer to learning the identity of the firm's elusive owner, she discovers that her questions are far from simple --and that the answers could cost her her life.

3. The Tiger in the Well (1999)
   Sally, now 25, is comfortably settled with her child, Harriet, her work, and her London friends. But when a complete stranger claims to be both her husband and Harriet's father, Sally's whole world comes crashing down around her. With nowhere to turn, she escapes with Harriet into the slums of London's East End--and finds help in some unexpected quarters.

4. The Tin Princess (2000)
   Days after she witnesses a mysterious explosion in 19th-century London, 16-year-old Becky Winter is on her way to a small country In Central Europe, as a companion to Adelaide, a Cockney commoner who'd rather play board games than be a princess. But after an assassination makes Adelaide ruler of Razkavia, she rises to the occasion and her new station, gleefully playing international politics with the help of Becky and Jim Taylor, a dashing young detective.

DVD/VCR

• Beyond the Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman (2007)
  DVD.  Unlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the best-selling fantasy novel that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. This cutting edge film examines the secret codes and symbols of Lyra's world - a parallel universe where each person is guided by their animal daemon and where dark, evil forces lurk behind facades of piousness and beauty. Utilizing the latest CG animation and rare archival footage, Beyond The Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman also includes revealing interviews with historians and experts as well as an exclusive talk with the author himself.
  Includes over 60 minutes of bonus features including:

  • Exclusive interview with Philip Pullman

  • Extended Interviews with Professors and Scholars

  • Slide Show with Jean-Pierre Isbouts (director of Beyond The Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman)

  • Walk-Around Interview with Nicholas Tucker (author of Darkness Visible: Inside the World of Philip Pullman)

  This production was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by Philip Pullman, New Line Cinema, or any other individual or entity associated with the His Dark Materials books or any movies based on those books.

• The World of Philip Pullman: His Life & Works (2006)
  The World of Philip Pullman is constructed around an exclusive interview with the acclaimed author, and scripted by his friend and Pullman scholar Nick Tucker, one of Britain's best known critics of children's literature.
  
  Haunted by the death of his hero father in mysterious circumstances during the time of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya, Philip Pullman spent much of his early life traveling the globe, until finally settling down in Wales, and later Oxford, where he lives today. His love of literature was first awoken by his English teacher, Enid Jones, during his time at secondary school, leaving him with a firm grip on Milton's Paradise Lost, which was to be put to use many years later. His time at Oxford University is remembered as are his days as a teacher, neither of which left him completely satisfied.
  
  His teaching days did, however, provide him with the opportunity to first practice his skills as a writer. All his major writing to date is reviewed, together with his career as an author, with the exception of His Dark Materials.*
  
  *An in-depth study of the latter may be found in a sister program entitled Inside His Dark Materials.

• Inside His Dark Materials (2005)
  DVD.  Philip Pullman’s trilogy ‘His Dark Materials’ has earned him a place alongside other truly great writers for children such as Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkein, C.S. Lewis and J. K. Rowling. For some, he is already the leader of the pack, with the Guardian newspaper putting the question ‘Is he the greatest storyteller of them all?’ when Pullman was selected in 2004 as the Greatest Briton in the Arts. The National Theatre of Great Britain has twice run sell-out seasons of its adaptation of Pullman’s trilogy, starring ex-James Bond actor Timothy Dalton, and New Line Cinema has secured the film rights to this remarkable work.
  
  Now Artsmagic has produced a celebratory tribute to Pullman and his books, scripted by the well-known critic Nicholas Tucker, author of ‘The Rough Guide to Children’s Books’ as well as ‘Darkness Visible; Inside the World of Philip Pullman’. Through him, the company has secured an exclusive interview with Philip Pullman himself as well as contributions from friends, former teachers and many others fascinated by his work. 3-D animation combined with 3-D illustrations plus a wealth of location shooting makes this a highly entertaining as well as insightful introduction for anyone of any age.

Plays

• Sherlock Holmes and the Limehouse Horror (1992, 2001)
  Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Watson receive a visit from a young lady who tells them a curious tail (sic) about her uncle, an eminent zoologist. To her evident dismay, he has returned from the Far East with a suspicious stranger and an odd-looking whip. Holmes smells a rat and the game is afoot...A dramatic mixture of tension and parody, this fast-paced play gives new life to an old fictional friend.

See also:

• Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials (2007) by George Beahm and Tim Kirk

• Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: An Unauthorized Adventure Through The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass (2007)
  His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as 'a modern classic' by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers.  Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like:*What are daemons?*Why is dust important to the series?* Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe?* What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters?*And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.

• Darkness Visible: Inside the World of Philip Pullman (2004, 2007) by Nicholas Tucker
  Philip Pullman is one of the most popular authors for kids today. His award winning His Dark Materials trilogy has sold millions of copies worldwide. Darkness Visible is a terrific guide for anyone who is a fan of Pullman's wonderful stories, and uncovers the authors many themes and inspirations.

• Killing the Imposter God: Philip Pullman's Spiritual Imagination in His Dark Materials (2007) by Donna Freitas and Jason E. King
  Killing the Imposter God explores the complex religious and spiritual dimensions of the best-selling fantasy series. Donna Freitas and Jason King—scholars of religion and popular culture—reveal how humanity's moral and religious issues play out in Pullman’s literary phenomenon, showing that the trilogy—far from preaching atheism, as many have suggested—actually presents a vision of a universe permeated with divinity and rich with the Christian tradition Pullman himself so publicly rejects.  Weaving together critical theory that spans the disciplines of theology, ethics, feminist studies, and philosophy, the authors examine the questions His Dark Materials raises about destruction and salvation, love and redemption, the abuse of power,  and the divine—making the case that Pullman the self-professed atheist has created a Christian classic of our times.

• Life and Death: A Collection of Classic Poetry and Prose (2007)
  A collection of poetry and prose for children and young adults, introduced by Philip Pullman. Life and death have been the preoccupation of all our greatest writers. Here is a collection of classic poetry and prose to make you laugh with joy and weep in sympathy while examining themes that produced some of the greatest literature in the English language.  Ages 9-12.

• Shedding Light on His Dark Materials: Exploring Hidden Spiritual Themes in Philip Pullman's Popular Series (2007) by Jim Ware and Kurt Bruner
  Best selling authors of Finding God in The Lord of the Rings, Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware team up again in a study of Philip Pullmans popular His Dark Materials fantasy series. Unlike authors such as J.R.R. Tolkein and C. S. Lewis, Pullman writes from an intentionally anti-Christian perspective. As the authors explore Pullmans themes, characters, and charges against Christianity, they ultimately conclude that though Pullman intended to do just the opposite, he has created a cosmos that seems to confirm the existence of a loving God--one where truth wins out over deception, grace trumps the virtue of self-reliance, and relationship is prized above independence. Released in conjunction with the major feature film, Shedding Light on His Dark Materials will equip parents, teachers, and readers to better understand and respond to Pullmans brilliant but troubling work.

• The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (2005, 2007) by John Gribbin and Mary Gribbin
  Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What’s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra’s hair? How do the Gallivespians’ lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman’s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.

• Dark Matter: Shedding Light on Philip Pullman's Trilogy, His Dark Materials (2006) by Tony Watkins
  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.

• Philip Pullman: Master of Fantasy (Authors Teens Love) (2006)

• So You Think You Know His Dark Materials (2006) by Clive Gifford
  How much do you know about Philip Pullman's brilliant trilogy? Here are more than a thousand graded questions to help you find out.
  
  In which haunted city do Will and Lyra first meet? Which wheeled creatures are able to see dust? Why is Iorek sent away from Svalbard? Who hurt Mrs. Coulter with a poisoned spur? What is the name of Ama's demon? You feel as if you know the books by heart, but how much of His Dark Materials do you really remember? Relive the extraordinary adventures of Lyra and Will, and revisit Philip Pullman's spellbinding parallel worlds in this irresistible quiz book.

• The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman (2006) by David Colbert
  Enter the realm of His Dark Materials-soon to be a major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
  
  After exploring the worlds of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Narnia, David Colbert turns to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. From the philosophy of William Blake and John Milton's poem Paradise Lost to quantum physics and the Bible, this book reveals the complex origins and controversial themes that make Pullman's trilogy a modern marvel in literature.  Ages 9-12.

• Navigating the Golden Compass (2005) by  Glenn Yeffeth and Sarah Zettel
  Contributors with backgrounds in philosophy, theology, science fiction, and children's literature bring their expertise to this critical investigation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, and the insights it offers to today's world. The His Dark Materials trilogy is an unusual sort of young adult series: one that appeals to adults as much as to their children thanks to its richly imagined world, rigorously explored cosmology, and unflinching confrontation of the modern answers to life's big questions. Essays from a variety of critical disciplines do justice to the complexity and intrigue of this trilogy, exploring the answers to questions such as: Is His Dark Materials a new antireligious myth, or a failed perversion of Christian truth? and How does the story of the Specters of Cittagazze challenge our modern-day scientific practices?

• Philip Pullman (2005) by Margaret Speaker-Yuan

• Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: The Definitive Guide (Date?) by Laurie Frost
  An illustrated, comprehensive, reader-friendly reference to Pullman's brilliant trilogy—valuable for fans & researchers alike. Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy has swept Britain and is gaining an enormous fanbase in the US, sure to increase with the announcement of the forthcoming major motion picture. Packed with clues to literary imagery and subtle allusions, Frost's encyclopedia style guide exposes the depths of all three titles -- Northern Lights (The Golden Compass), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass -- and includes sections on topics as diverse as daemons, Navajos, storytelling, Oxford, and angels. Not surprisingly, The London National Theatre recently used Elements as a research source for their acclaimed stage production of the trilogy.