Complete HIS DARK MATERIALS Series [The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass]

The Complete First US Editions

Complete HIS DARK MATERIALS Series [The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass]

By Philip Pullman

(1996, 1997, 2000)

Signed first US editions of Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy trilogy that has charmed readers, angered religious critics, and defied film adaptation.

Near fine in near fine jackets.

Price: $2,000.00

Complete HIS DARK MATERIALS Series [The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass]

"So Lyra and her dæmon turned away from the world they were born in, and looked toward the sun, and walked into the sky."

Philip Pullman vocally opposes the labeling of books for particular ages and genders of readers — appropriately, the genre of and audience for the HIS DARK MATERIALS series is difficult to pigeonhole. Though the majority of the story is seen through the eyes of young Lyra, Pullman skillfully weaves complex questions of physics, philosophy, and theology into the plot, a recipe that's proved difficult to translate to the big screen. A nice set of signed first printings of this modern classic.

The Object

First printing. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, (1996, 1997, 2000). 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original blue cloth-backed boards; SPYGLASS with color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($20.00; $19.95) color pictorial dust jackets, SPYGLASS with central diecut window. [12], 400; [14], 326; [18], 518 pages. COMPASS inscribed to title page: "To Carol, with my / best wishes / Philip Pullman." Remaining two volumes signed on titles page. Minor shelfwear here and there. Small spot of soil to fore-edge of first volume. Else bright and sound.

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