His Dark Materials Omnibus : The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amber Spyglass

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. **__The Golden Compass__** forms the first part of a story in three volumes. The first volume is set in a world like ours, but different in many ways. The second volume is set partly in the world we know. The third moves between many worlds. In __The Golden Compass,__ readers meet 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, a precocious orphan growing up within the precincts of Jordan College in Oxford, England. It quickly becomes clear that Lyra's Oxford is not precisely like our own—nor is her world. In Lyra's world, everyone has a personal dæmon, a lifelong animal familiar. This is a world in which science, theology and magic are closely intertwined. __**The Subtle Knife**__ is the second part of the trilogy that began with __The Golden Compass__. That first book was set in a world like ours, but different. This book begins in our own world. In __The Subtle Knife,__ readers are introduced to Will Parry, a young boy living in modern-day Oxford, England. Will is only twelve years old, but he bears the responsibilities of an adult. Following the disappearance of his explorer-father, John Parry, during an expedition in the North, Will became parent, provider and protector to his frail, confused mother. And it's in protecting her that he becomes a murderer, too: he accidentally kills a man who breaks into their home to steal valuable letters written by John Parry. After placing his mother in the care of a kind friend, Will takes those letters and sets off to discover the truth about his father. **__The Amber Spyglass__** brings the intrigue of __The Golden Compass__ and __The Subtle Knife__ to a heartstopping close, marking the third and final volume as the most powerful of the trilogy. Along with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, __The Amber Spyglass__ introduces a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spy-master to Lord Asriel; and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. And this final volume brings startling revelations, too: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live—and who will die—for love. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that—in its shocking outcome—will reveal the secret of Dust.

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.

the Golden Compass Forms The First Part Of A Story In Three Volumes. The First Volume Is Set In A World Like Ours, But Different In Many Ways. The Second Volume Is Set Partly In The World We Know. The Third Moves Between Many Worlds.

in the Golden Compass, Readers Meet For The First Time 11-year-old Lyra Belacqua, A Precocious Orphan Growing Up Within The Precincts Of Jordan College In Oxford, England. It Quickly Becomes Clear That Lyra's Oxford Is Not Precisely Like Our Own - Nor Is Her World. In Lyra's World, Everyone Has A Personal Dæmon, A Lifelong Animal Familiar. This Is A World In Which Science, Theology And Magic Are Closely Intertwined.

the Subtle Knife Is The Second Part Of The Trilogy That Began With the Golden Compass. That First Book Was Set In A World Like Ours, But Different. This Book Begins In Our Own World.

in the Subtle Knife, Readers Are Introduced To Will Parry, A Young Boy Living In Modern-day Oxford, England. Will Is Only Twelve Years Old, But He Bears The Responsibilities Of An Adult. Following The Disappearance Of His Explorer-father, John Parry, During An Expedition In The North, Will Became Parent, Provider And Protector To His Frail, Confused Mother. And It's In Protecting Her That He Becomes A Murderer, Too: He Accidentally Kills A Man Who Breaks Into Their Home To Steal Valuable Letters Written By John Parry. After Placing His Mother In The Care Of A Kind Friend, Will Takes Those Letters And Sets Off To Discover The Truth About His Father.

the Amber Spyglass Brings The Intrigue Of the Golden Compass And the Subtle Knife to A Heartstopping Close, Marking The Third And Final Volume As The Most Powerful Of The Trilogy. Along With The Return Of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, And Iorek Byrnison The Armored Bear, the Amber Spyglass Introduces A Host Of New Characters: The Mulefa, Mysterious Wheeled Creatures With The Power To See Dust; Gallivespian Lord Roke, A Hand-high Spy-master To Lord Asriel; And Metatron, A Fierce And Mighty Angel. And This Final Volume Brings Startling Revelations, Too: The Painful Price Lyra Must Pay To Walk Through The Land Of The Dead, The Haunting Power Of Dr. Malone's Amber Spyglass, And The Names Of Who Will Live - And Who Will Die - For Love. And All The While, War Rages With The Kingdom Of Heaven, A Brutal Battle That - In Its Shocking Outcome - Will Reveal The Secret Of Dust.

HIS DARK MATERIALS IS NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING DAFNE KEEN, RUTH WILSON, JAMES McAVOY, AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA! The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass are available together in one volume perfect for any fan or newcomer to this modern fantasy classic series that has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. These thrilling adventures tell the story of Lyra and Will—two ordinary children on a perilous journey through shimmering haunted otherworlds. They will meet witches and armored bears, fallen angels and soul-eating specters. And in the end, the fate of both the living—and the dead—will rely on them. Phillip Pullman’s spellbinding His Dark Materials trilogy has captivated readers for over twenty years and won acclaim at every turn. It will have you questioning everything you know about your world and wondering what really lies just out of reach. Honors and Praise for His Dark Materials: An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time "Arguably the best juvenile fantasy novel of the past twenty years." — The Washington Post "Very grand indeed." — The New York Times “Pullman is quite possibly a genius.” — Newsweek Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials! ** THE BOOK OF DUST ** La Belle Sauvage The Secret Commonwealth FOR THE FIRST time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy ( The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass ) will be published in their entirety in one volume. Perfect for both new and established Pullman fans who want to read (or reread) the whole trilogy before The Golden Compass movie debuts on December 7, 2007, this handsome 6 x 9 omnibus will feature every word of the trilogy as well as Philip Pullman's chapter opening art. Also, new and exclusive to this edition: Philip Pullman has written two pages of new vignettes for each book in the trilogy. Readers will be delighted to discover these intriguing new passages at the end of each book's section in the omnibus. From the Trade Paperback edition. Philip Pullman's classic trilogy is now available as a stunning, large-format, bind-up edition. Since the first volume was published in 1955, and has now been filmed as "The Golden Compass", the trilogy has been acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, and has won the UK's top awards for children's literature. Today, the fabulous story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike. The extraordinary story moves between parallel universes. Beginning in Oxford, it takes Lyra and her animal-daemon Pantalaimon on a dangerous rescue mission to the ice kingdoms of the far north, where she begins to learn about the mysterious particles they call Dust - a substance for which a terrible war between different worlds will be fought... Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld-Cittg̉azze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat-and the shattering truth of their own destiny Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North