Opinion

How the new His Dark Materials spinoff series explains the book-banning wars

P hilip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy was one of the most beloved children’s book series of the 2000s — and one of the most frequently banned, too. Tragic, philosophical, and fervently opposed ...
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HBO's His Dark Materials Is the Closest Any Show Came to Capturing Harry Potter’s Magic

Harry Potter took the world by storm in the late 1990s. The film series further expanded its reach and pushed the series to become a cultural phenomenon. Known for its immersive world-building and ...
The New York Times

The Heroine of ‘His Dark Materials’ Is Back. Here’s What You Need to Know.

The beloved British fantasy writer Philip Pullman concludes his Book of Dust trilogy with Lyra Belacqua’s final adventure. By Everdeen Mason Everdeen Mason is the executive editorial director of New ...
The New York Times

How Philip Pullman’s Heroine Changed Her Life — and Mine

I named my daughter after Lyra, his intrepid protagonist. Now, in the final installment of the blockbuster fantasy saga, we get to see how she turned out. By Dan Kois Dan Kois is the author of five ...