Northern Lights by Philip Pullman, First Edition, Signed (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK Everyman's Library edition hardback - First printing thus - in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY PHILIP PULLMAN - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine condition hardback signed by author on title page. Spine tight as though never read. Ribbon bookmark appears to be in its original published position. Dust jacket in fine condition and protected in archival sleeve. Sticker on dust jacket reads "New Notes by Lord Asriel from Jordan College Library". signed by author or artist.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A set of 3 x UK first editions, first printings thus of the 10th Anniversary editions of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass. All are signed to a loosely inserted bookplate and all are in at least near fine / near fine condition, with just tiny hints of general shelfwear. Northern Lights: 10th Anniversary (Scholastic, 2005) with signed bookplate. Near fine / fine unread condition, with just a hint of pushing to the spine. Protected dustwrapper. The Subtle Knife: 10th Anniversary (Scholastic, 2005) with signed bookplate. Very near fine / fine condition with just traces of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper. The Amber Spyglass: 10th Anniversary (Scholastic, 2005) with signed bookplate. Very near fine / fine condition with just traces of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper. Additional photos are available, if required. PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING Our descriptions are accurate. Photos are of the actual book(s) for sale. If you require additional photos, please ask. We will despatch your books rapidly (almost always within 24 hrs of the receipt of your order) using proper book wraps / boxes. For books sold for more than £50 we will use only despatch methods that are fully tracked, insured and will require a signature on delivery. Standard postage costs are included in our prices for UK customers. Priority UK rates are for Royal Mail Special Delivery, guaranteed by 1pm. For overseas customers, we have set a standard Abe postal rate, but will communicate direct with customers and charge the actual cost of postage and packing by tracked and insured delivery methods requiring signature. BUYERS are responsible for payment of import taxes or duties charged by authorities at the destination address. Please note that new EU regulations make it impractical for us to post books to the EU. Therefore, prospective customers from the EU are requested to email us before making an order so that we can discuss how best we might get the books they want to them. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Wormell, Chris (illustrator). 1st Edition. A fine UK illustrated edition hardback set, first printing thus - in fine unclipped dustjackets - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - ALL 3 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR via a bookplate - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass. A set of flat-signed UK first / first thus of the 10th anniversary issue of the Dark Materials Trilogy. All in Near Fine / Near Fine condition. Northern Lights (ISBN 0439954614) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with just a minor hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper The Subtle Knife (ISBN 0439954622) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with minor pushing to spine top and base and a hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper The Amber Spyglass (ISBN 0439954630) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with minor pushing to spine top and base and a hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1995 first edition, 11th impression hardback in very good condition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a Philip Pullman bookplate pasted to the half-title page. Just a hint of foxing to top page edge, otherwise in fine condition. No other marks, clean and bright, tight binding, near flawless red cloth boards. In its original, unclipped dust wrapper with minimal shelf wear, now in a protective sleeve. A lovely copy. Items are dispatched the same or the following working day. Please note our excellent customer feedback. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. First UK Edition, First Printing. Large Octavo, 1016 pages. In Very Good plus condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Black spine with a golden alethiometer design in the center and white and gold lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, has mild wear along spine tail edge, has a bend along the spine, and has mild finger-staining. Textblock has mild age-toning along edges. Contains a golden silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head. Signed flat by Philip Pullman on title page. JW consignment. Shelved in Case 8. Philip Pullman was born on the 16th of October, 1946 in Norwich England. Due to his father's position in the RAF, Pullman frequently traveled, living briefly in the now defunct state of Southern Rhodesia. After his father's death in 1954, Philip Pullman moved to North Wales with his mother and step-father where he spent much of his formative years. It is here that Pullman discovered comic books, in particular Superman and Batman, which alongside the illustrations of William Blake and the work Paradise lost by John Milton, would become great influences on Pullmans works. Perhaps his greatest influence, however, would be his work on school plays during his time teaching. Pullman would start work on 'His Dark Materials' in 1993, releasing 'Northern Lights' in 1995, winning both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, which encouraged him to leave teaching and write full time, as he does into today. Since the release of the trilogy, Pullman has gone on to write 2 volumes of the planned 'the Book of Dust' trilogy, a companion to 'His Dark Materials'. He is also patron to the Palestine Festival of Literature and Shakespeare Schools Festival charitable organizations. 'His Dark Materials' was originally published as a 3-volume trilogy consisting of 'Northern Lights' 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass', and first published from 1995-2000. All three volumes are collected in this single-volume collection of the trilogy. The series itself, while marketed as a young-adult series, was written with no particular audience in mind, with elements of fantasy and science-fiction coming together in a tale which explores physics, philosophy, and theology. Outside of the pages, the series is known for Philip Pullman's statement that it is meant to commend humanity for what the poet John Milton coined "original sin" in his work 'Paradise Lost'. This has earned the series some controversy for "criticizing religion" 1384118. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. The classic Everyman's Library edition, containing the full trilogy. This pristine, unread Omnibus hardcover is complete with TWO of the author's bespoke HAND-SIGNED bookplates, supplied loose, so it may be affixed within the book if so desired, and with one left over - for another Pullman book perhaps? Very Fine, in the publisher's original red cloth boards, with head and tail bands and bound-in ribbon marker. A handsome edition. Offered by D B WATERS RARE BOOKS: Professional, full-time booksellers of fine, select 1st editions, established in 1998. As befits a rare book, all dust-wrappers are housed within transparent, removable protectors. All our stock is fully guaranteed as authentic, a sample of which is presented here on this website. As long-established specialist sellers, we never stock any first edition that is devalued by serious flaws such as price-clipping, dedications, remainder dots, or owner markings, etc. Philip Pullman specialists for over 20 years. Managed by David, a holder of a Masters degree in Modern Fiction from the UEA, and published author by Nightjar Press. Contact us for friendly assistance in building your collection of modern highlights. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. The omnibus, collector's Deluxe edition, containing the full trilogy. This pristine, unread example is complete with TWO of the author's bespoke HAND-SIGNED bookplates, supplied loose, so it may be affixed within the book if so desired, and with one left over - for another Pullman book perhaps? Very Fine, in the publisher's turquoise decorative boards with matching turquoise page edges and bound-in ribbon marker. Offered by D B WATERS RARE BOOKS: Professional, full-time booksellers of fine, select 1st editions, established in 1998. As befits a rare book, all dust-wrappers are housed within transparent, removable protectors. All our stock is fully guaranteed as authentic, a sample of which is presented here on this website. As long-established specialist sellers, we never stock any first edition that is devalued by serious flaws such as price-clipping, dedications, remainder dots, or owner markings, etc. Philip Pullman specialists for over 20 years. Managed by David, a holder of a Masters degree in Modern Fiction from the UEA, and published author by Nightjar Press. Contact us for friendly assistance in building your collection of modern highlights. Signed by Author(s).

David Scutt and Tom Sanderson (illustrator). His Dark Materials Trilogy: Large 8vos., 3 vols; burgundy, green and black linson boards, lettered in gilt to spines; Vol II with knife device gilt to upper board; Vol III titled to upper; all in the highly decorative pictorial dustwrappers designed by David Scutt; Vol III with coloured endpapers; pp. [x], 3-399, [ix]; [viii], 341, [iii]; [viii], 548, [iv]; with decorative devices and quotations throughout all volumes; a lovely, bright set; Vol I slightly faded along backstrip of wrapper; Vol II and III lightly spotted to the upper edge, extending slightly to fore-edge and prelims in the latter; some mild creasing to wrappers at spine tips, with some associated pushing to the boards beneath; otherwise aside from very minor marking and shelfwear, a smart set of this celebrated fantasy series. First editions, first printings all, with full number lines 1-10 where called for. Pullman was still teaching full time when he began to write 'The Northern Lights', set in his home town of Oxford. With the overarching title of the series taken directly from Milton's 'Paradise Lost', Pullman cites his influences as Blake, Socrates, and Heinrich von Kleist, and was inspired to write about Daemons (animal companions which are the character's inner selves in physical form) after seeing Leonardo da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine', showing the figure holding an animal in her arms. The trilogy follows Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan as they track down stolen children, navigate parallel universes and encounter such characters as witches, aeronauts and armoured bears along the way. The Book of Dust Trilogy: Large 8vos., 3 vols; black cloth lettered and decorated respectively in sparkling gold, metallic red and bronze with titles and quotations; decorative endpapers; Vol III with gold ribbon marker; all in their respective unclipped dustwrappers with cover designs by Tom Sanderson; pp. [xii], 3-545, [v]; [xii], 686, [vi]; [xiv], 5-621, 1.00 25/11/2025 [ix]; all books near-fine, spine ends occasionally pushed, light dirt-mark to the fore-edge of Vol II; Vol III purchased new and thus fine. First editions, first printings all, with full number lines 1-10. Vol II neatly signed by Pullman in blue ink; Vol III the Exclusive edition, together with publisher's promotional bookmark loosely laid in. The parallel trilogy of novels centering around the character of Malcolm Polstead and his dĉmon Asta. Lyra's Oxford: 12mo., bright red cloth with onlaid pictorial label to upper board; spine lettered in black; lower board lettered and decorated with map of England in black; pale grey endpapers; pp. [x], 3-48, [viii], with numerous woodcut devices, vignettes and illustrations throughout by John Lawrence, as well as a folding colour map and [vi] black and white ephemeral travel pages to rear; map with tiny corner crease, else fine. First edition, first printing, with full number line 1-10. This copy signed by Pullman in blue ink to the title page. A novella focusing once again on the titular protagonist. A lovely copy. Once upon a time in the North: 12mo., navy-blue cloth onlaid with white illustrated title labels in white and gold; the former printed with text and woodblock engraving in colour by John Lawrence; pale blue endpapers; pp. [viii], 95, [ix]; with numerous illustrations and vignettes in black and white throughout, all by Lawrence, as well as reproduced passages of handwriting, diagrams and newspaper clippings; a 'Peril of the Pole' game folded and enclosed in pocket to rear of text, in full colour, as well as an unused wind compass; a very good copy. First edition. Another prequel to the trilogy, which describes the initial meeting between much-loved characters Lee Scoresby, the balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear. Together this multi-volume set comprises as complete a collection as possible of Pullman's best-known series, which was written over a period of almost twenty years. Scarce thus.

London: Scholastic. A near fine UK first edition, fourth printing hardback (some light pushing to Dust Jacket top edge) . Signed by Philip Pullman directly to the title page. Near Fine. Hardcover with Unclipped Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 4th Printing. 1995.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed bu Pullman in all three books on the Title Page. 10th Anniversary Edition all printed in 2005. As new with ribbon bookmarks. Each dust jacket has a price of 12.99 UK GPB. The fantasy trilogy follows Lyra and her friend Will moving through parallel universes. Each child has her/his animal daemon that can talk. The problem, the bad people, want to separate the child from their daemon. Also there is the mysterious dust to define.The books are for all people, adults and children. The movie/TV version ran for 3 season with a fantastic cast. 2019-2022. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First editions, first printings with first-state jackets. Condition: Near Fine: clean and straight original cloth bindings; no previous owner's marks; very clean and tight text blocks; full number line, including 1, where called for. Northern Lights is signed by the author without dedication to a "Philip Pullman" printed bookplate with a black raven image to the copyright page. Dust jackets condition: Near Fine: first-state jacket with "point" and "7-9 Pratt street" to Northern Lights; all jackets have no losses or tears, just slight nicks and creases to the edges of the spine tips (see images); not price clipped throughout. Three large and heavy volumes will need additional postage. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings with the number line beginning with 1. Each book is authentically SIGNED by Philip Pullman on the title page. A spectacular set of ALL three books with the ORIGINAL dustjackets that have the publisher's printed price present on the front flaps. The books are in fantastic shape and appear UNREAD. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the books. A superb set SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings of ALL three books "Northern Lights" "Subtle Knife" and "Amber Spyglass" Each book is SIGNED by Philip Pullman. All the books are TRUE FIRST EDITIONS with the ORIGINAL First Issue dustjackets with NO chips or tears. The books are in excellent condition and appear UNREAD. The bindings are tight with a hint of wear to the boards. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A fabulous set of ALL three books SIGNED by the author. We buy SIGNED Pullman First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. ++ SIGNED by AUTHOR to the Title Page. The first American edition, of this the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy. +++ SEE PHOTO +++ The printing sequence (10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1) The book has no inscriptions, remainder marks or previous owner's names and the jacket is not price clipped. Whilst Pullman has won the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Smarties Prize and Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards it was only the final instalment of the trilogy (which went onto win the prestigious Whitbred Prize, being the first Children's book ever to do so) that seems to have garnered Pullman the popular acclaim he undoubtedly deserves. Signature is genuine, (I can e-mail a photo of myself with Mr Pullman should proof be required). Whilst the UK editions are more coveted, the US editions are rarely found in a decent condition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. ++ SIGNED by AUTHOR to the Title Page. The first American edition, of this the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy. in England it was called The Northern Lights +++ SEE PHOTO +++ The printing sequence (10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1) The book has no inscriptions, remainder marks or previous owner's names and the jacket is not price clipped. Whilst Pullman has won the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Smarties Prize and Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards it was only the final instalment of the trilogy (which went onto win the prestigious Whitbred Prize, being the first Children's book ever to do so) that seems to have garnered Pullman the popular acclaim he undoubtedly deserves. Signature is genuine, (I can e-mail a photo of myself with Mr Pullman should proof be required). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition Thus. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Large 8vo. pp 403 + 13 pages 'Lantern Slides (added in 2007. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Signed by Philip Pullman on the title page. Number 309 of 3000 The Lantern slide section at the end has atrractive small illus by John Lawrence. Fine in fine dust jacket and fine printed and illustrated firm blue and silver slip-case. Signedes.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. ++ SIGNED by AUTHOR to one of his personalised bookplates ++ The first American edition, of this the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, in England it was called The Northern Lights. The printing sequence (10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1) The book has no inscriptions, remainder marks or previous owner's names and the jacket is not price clipped. Whilst Pullman has won the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Smarties Prize and Children's Book of the Year at the British Book Awards it was only the final instalment of the trilogy (which went onto win the prestigious Whitbred Prize, being the first Children's book ever to do so) that seems to have garnered Pullman the popular acclaim he undoubtedly deserves. Since then, the trilogy has been nominated one of the top 5 books ever, by the British public. Signature is genuine, (I can e-mail a photo of myself with Mr Pullman should proof be required). Bookplate Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The three separate novels which make up "His Dark Materials" are offered here. All three are the true first editions, books and dust jackets. All the jackets are complete with the 14.99 price to the flap. Northern Lights has "Point" to the spine of the jacket and the required 7-9 Pratt Street address to the rear flap. All three volumes are signed by Philip Pullman. All three books were purchased by me un-signed. I mailed them to Mr. Pullman to be signed and subsequently shipped back to me. He enclosed a typed signed letter addressed to me asking if I would keep his new address to myself, which of course I have done. The letter has the letterhead of his publisher and gives nothing away. The letter does confirm the provenance. Fine / Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Published by Scholastic/David Fickling Books, London; 1995, 1997, 2000. 8vo. First edition, first impressions. Condition: Fine/Fine. Signed by Author and Jacket illustrator. Northern Lights (Scholastic 1995): Bound in original maroon cloth boards, with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in beautiful, smart condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free from blemishes and wear. The book is signed by the jacket illustrator to the half-title page. The book is housed in it's original, unclipped, first issue dust jacket, illustrated by David Scutt, with 'POINT' and '7-9 Pratt Street' to the rear flap. The pictorial jacket is in lovely condition, with no signs of damage or marks and as vibrant as the day it was published. It has a gold label affixed to the front for The Library Association Carnegie Medal to the front. The Subtle Knife (Scholastic 1997): Bound in it's original green cloth boards with title in gilt to the spine and gilt knife design to the front board. The book is in lovely condition, with no damage to note, just a little bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the book is in beautiful, clean condition with no toning or marking. It is signed by the jacket illustrator on the ffep. The book is housed in the original, unclipped, first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with just a touch of bumping to the edges. Illustrated by David Scutt, it remains bright and clean and in excellent condition. The Amber Spyglass (David Fickling Books 2000): Bound in original black cloth boards, with the title in gilt to the front board and spine. The binding is square and tight and free from damage and in exceptional condition, as is the inside with no blemishes or marks to note. The book is signed by the author on the title page, and the jacket illustrator to the half-title page. This beautiful book is housed in its unclipped, first issue dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright and in charming condition, illustrated by David Scutt. The trilogy was marketed for young adults, although Pullman has stated he did not write it with a specific audience in mind. The fantasy series is critically acclaimed and functions in part as a retelling and inversion of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', with Pullman commending humanity for original sin, which Milton perceived as its most tragic failing. There was some controversy over the trilogy and its criticism of religion, but in spite of that, by 2024 more than 22 million copies had been sold in more than 50 countries, and it has been translated into 40 different languages. The first instalment was translated to the big screen in 2007, with the title of the American version 'The Golden Compass', directed by Chris Weitz and starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards. The trilogy was then turned into a tv series in 2019-2022 for BBC One and HBO, receiving positive reviews. This is a truly lovely first edition set of this popular trilogy, a rare find with all three signed by the jacket illustrator and the third instalment signed by the author as well. This would make a fabulous addition to any modern firsts collection. Please contact us for more photos. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. [Modern literature] SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS, first impressions. The complete trilogy, plus two other volumes. Octavo (23 x 14cm) and (18 x 12cm), pp.[8] 399 [1]; pp.[8] 341 [3], pp.[8] 548 [4]; pp[8] 49 [7]; pp.[8] 74. All volumes SIGNED by the author in blue ink to the title page. Publisher's maroon, green, black, red and black cloth respectively, with gilt titles to spines, and to uppers of volumes II and III. Black titles to 'Lyra's Oxford', with illustrated title label to upper. First three and final title with original dust-jackets, all being the correct issue and not price clipped; volume four not issued with a jacket. Nothern Lights is well-worn to binding and edges, with a new front free endpaper tipped-in, and an ink date-stamp to rear free endpaper; no blanks at rear. Jacket shows light general edge wear. Good. Other volumes fine or near-fine. Lyra's quest weaves fantasy, horror and the play of ideas into a truly great contemporary children's series. 'Northern Lights' was listed in The Observer's All-Time 100 Best Novels [2003], The Times' Novel List Top 60 Poll [2013] and was selected for World Book Night (2011). Amber Spyglass won the Whitbread Prize, also shortlisted for Booker Prize.

Hardcover. First UK Editions, First Printings. Octavos/Twelvemos, 5 Volumes. In Near Fine to Good minus condition with Near Fine to Very Good condition dust jackets. All five volumes signed by Pullman. Volume 1 has a dark purple spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 2 has a green spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 3 has an orange spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 4 has a red cloth spine with black lettering. Volume 5 has a navy blue cloth spine with dark grey lettering. Only Volumes 1, 2, and 3 have dust jackets. Dust jackets are wrapped in mylar coverings, Volume 1 has mild wear along the head and tail edges and mild shelving wear, Volume 2 has mild wear along the spine head edge. Boards of Volume 1 have mild shelving wear, are lightly tilted, have stains on the front and rear boards, mild wear along the edges, denting along the tail fore corners, bending wear along the spine, and moderate wear along the spine head and tail edges. Volume 4 has an ISBN pricing sticker adhesively attached to the rear board. Volume 5 has a gilted "A Brand New Story." sticker adhesively attached to the front board and an ISBN pricing sticker on the rear board. Textblock of Volume 1 has a tear along the tail edge of page 183/184, splitting to gutter from title page to rear end-page, mild adhesive wear and staining on the title page from the signed bookplate on the copyright page, mild age-toning along the head and fore edges, and mild wear along the fore edge. Volume 4 contains a map attached to page 16 and several engravings. Volume 5 contains several engravings, a loose page of "Wind Compass" punchouts, and a loose "Peril of the Pole" poster both contained in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Signed flat by Philip Pullman in Volume 1 on a bookplate adhesively attached to the copyright page, and in Volumes 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the title page. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "Northern Lights", 399 pages - Vol. 2, "The Subtle Knife", 341 pages - Vol. 3, "The Amber Spyglass", 548 pages - Vol. 4, "Lyra's Oxford", 49 pages - Vol. 5, "Once Upon a Time in the North", 96 pages. JW consignment. Shelved case 8. 'His Dark Materials' was originally published as a 3-volume trilogy consisting of 'Northern Lights' 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass', and first published from 1995-2000. The series itself, while marketed as a young-adult series, was written with no particular audience in mind, with elements of fantasy and science-fiction coming together in a tale which explores physics, philosophy, and theology. Outside of the pages, the series is known for Philip Pullman's statement that it is meant to commend humanity for what the poet John Milton coined "original sin" in his work 'Paradise Lost'. This and references to the Catholic church among other religious institutions has earned the series some controversy for "criticizing religion". "Lyra's Oxford" and "Once Upon a Time in the North" are both novellas meant to expand on the world of "His Dark Materials". "Lyra's Oxford" takes place two years after "The Amber Spyglass", when Lyra is 15 years old, and contains a variety of ephemera meant to be from the world. "Once Upon a Time in the North" is a prequel book written to show the first meeting between Iorek Byrnison and Lee Scoresby, two major characters and companions of Lyra throughout the original trilogy. Both novellas received glowing reviews upon release, and have since become core parts of the overall series. 1384525. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. À Outrance Deluxe Edition. This special edition illustrated letterpress is taken from A Outrance in Philip Pullman's novel, Northern Lights, with a special introduction by the author. This is the Deluxe Somerset edition, limited to Fifty numbered copies, half-bound by hand in calf with marbled boards. Each volume has been meticulously printed letterpress by hand on traditional cast iron Heidelberg Press, one sheet and one colour at a time on mould-made Somerset paper. In addition to signing the book, Philip Pullman has inscribed each copy with a line of text. Each volume is encased in its own slipcase trimmed in leather and accompanied by a set of six woodcut images used within the book. Each print is signed by the author and artist and is produced in a format suitable for framing. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. UNBOUND. Philip Pullman - À Outrance Ruscombe Art Edition. Philip Pullman & Joan Byers. This special edition illustrated letterpress was commissioned in 2009 and is taken from A Outrance in Philip Pullman's novel, Northern Lights. This book tells of the great fight between the bear kings, as chronicled in Northern Lights, with a special introduction by the author. Some of the world's finest designer bookbinders were commissioned to produce fifteen individual hand-bound copies, of which this is one. All offer exceptionally beautiful one-off examples of how each artist interpreted the book. Each has been meticulously printed letterpress by hand on traditional cast iron Heidelberg Press, one sheet and one colour at a time on paper handmade at the famous Ruscombe Mill in France. This copy was exhibited in Oxford University's Bodleian Library. Unbound reflects the vast, open white space being freed from evil. Full printed alum goat skin in ivory white with raised images of the two fighting bears, Iorek Byrnison, on the front cover and Iofur Raknison on the back. White leather headbands and black leather inner hinges. The black endpapers have the embossed image of a bear on the lower corners and are slightly cockled, reflecting the eerie cold north. The edges are uncut to match the handmade paper and add to the ruggedness of the story. Joan chose black and white to reflect the fight between good and evil . The box is covered in soft black leather and lined with black felt. In addition to signing the book, Philip Pullman has inscribed this copy with a line of text. Each volume is encased in its own slipcase and accompanied by a set of six woodcut images used within the book. Each print is signed by the author and artist and is produced in a format suitable for framing. Oak Tree Fine Press is primarily a volunteer organisation; all profits from the sale of this book go to children living with or affected by the HIV/AIDS global pandemic. Your support of this initiative has a direct impact on children all over the world. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In 2009 this illustrated letterpress special edition was commissioned, taken from A Outrance in Philip Pullman's novel, Northern Lights, with a special introduction by the author. This is one of fifty numbered copies half-bound by hand in calf with marbled boards. Each volume has been meticulously printed letterpress by hand on traditional cast iron Heidelberg Press one sheet and one colour at a time on mould made Somerset paper. In addition to signing the book, Philip Pullman inscribed each copy with a line of text. Each volume is encased in its own slip case trimmed in leather and accompanied by a set of six woodcut images used within the book. Each print is signed by the author and artist and is produced in a format suitable for framing. Oak Tree Fine Press is primarily a volunteer organisation, all profits from the sale of the book go to children living with or affected by the HIV/AIDS global pandemic. Your support of this initiative has a direct impact on children all over the world. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. [His Dark Materials], 3 vol., vol. 1 eighth impression, vols 2 & 3 first editions, all signed or with signed bookplate, original cloth, very slight bumping to spine extremities, dust-jackets, very slight creasing to edges, 8vo, 1995-2000. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. David Scutt (illustrator). 1st Edition. A super-fine set of His Dark Materials. As new and unread. Stored for twenty years since being purchased and signed. Northern Lights - first edition, fourth impression, 1995; The Subtle Knife - first edition, fifth impression, 1997; The Amber Spyglass - first edition, first impression, 2000. All three volumes are signed to the title page in blue ink by Philip Pullman. A sensational set with no faults at all and as-new. Priced to attract those who can't stretch to the stratospheric prices for three first impressions! Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Scholastic 1995-2000 First Printing (Vol. 1 First Edition, Vols. 2 & 3 First UK Edition) Book 1: 6 page edges bumped (during production) and title page neatly removed Book 2: top page edges foxed Book 3: page edges lightly marked/browned. Dust Jacket of Book 1 slightly worn at the top of the first fold else Fine books in like Dust Jacket Signed by the Author on the first page of The Amber Spyglass Booklet ''A world where daemons swoop and scuttle along the streets of Oxford and London. where the mysterious Dust swirls invisibly through the air. and where one child knows secrets the adults would kill for. '' His Dark Materials Trilogy - one of the most significant Young Adult series to be published for decades! Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Philip Pullman. A fabulous copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION. This First Issue dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. The book is in excellent condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning, and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. We buy SIGNED Pullman First Editions. Signed by Author(s).