{"product_id":"the-golden-compass-graphic-novel-complete-edition-9780553535174","title":"The Golden Compass Graphic Novel, Complete Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe graphic novel adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass, \u003c\/i\u003eone of the most celebrated books of all time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Published in 50 countries with over 22 million copies sold, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e are renowned for their engrossing storytelling and epic scope. These modern classics are must-reads for every book lover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, in this graphic novel adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e, the world of His Dark Materials is brought to visual life. The stunning full-color art will offer both new and returning readers a chance to experience the story of Lyra, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary role to play in the fates of multiple worlds, in an entirely fresh way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This volume collects the full journey of Lyra to the far north, her rescue of the kidnapped children at Bolvangar, her escape via hot-air balloon, and her crucial role in Lord Asriel's ambitions to build a bridge to another world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass Graphic Novel: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The story's signature fantasies--the d mons, the armored mercenary polar bears, and the alethiometer--are realized with compelling force. [This] retelling will bring Pullman's work new fans and give previous readers new pleasure.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Belongs in all libraries that include Pullman's works.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Pullman's original magnum opus is heady and dense, and it may prove challenging for some; this adaptation, with its visual accessibility, can help those struggling with the novel's complexity achieve an understanding without watering down the intricacies.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e** THE BOOK OF DUST **\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Belle Sauvage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy (\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e), which has been named one of the top 100 novels of all time by \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e and one of the all-time greatest novels by \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also won many distinguished prizes, including the Carnegie Medal for \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass \u003c\/i\u003e(and the reader-voted \"Carnegie of Carnegies\" for the best children's book of the past seventy years); the Whitbread (now Costa) Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e; a Booker Prize long-list nomination (\u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e); Parents' Choice Gold Awards (\u003ci\u003eThe Subtle Knife\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e); and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, in honor of his body of work. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It has recently been announced that \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Dust\u003c\/i\u003e, the much anticipated new book from Mr. Pullman, also set in the world of His Dark Materials, will be published as a major work in three parts, with the first part to arrive in October 2017. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Philip Pullman is the author of many other much-lauded novels. Other volumes related to His Dark Materials: \u003ci\u003eLyra's Oxford, Once Upon a Time in the North\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Collectors\u003c\/i\u003e. For younger readers: \u003ci\u003eI Was a Rat!; Count Karlstein; Two Crafty Criminals; Spring-Heeled Jack, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Scarecrow and His Servant.\u003c\/i\u003e For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet: \u003ci\u003eThe Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tin Princess\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe White Mercedes\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Broken Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England. To learn more, please visit philip-pullman.com and hisdarkmaterials.com. Or follow him on Twitter at @PhilipPullman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSTÉPHANE MELCHIOR has worked as a screenwriter for both film and television. Recently, he turned his creative energies toward comics, penning both original stories and adaptations, including \u003ci\u003eRaiju\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRaiden\u003c\/i\u003e with Loïc Sécheresse and an adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e with Benjamin Bachelier. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CLÉMENT OUBRERIE is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty picture books and is a co-founder of the 3D animation studio Station OMD. His comics include the Aya of Yopougon series by Marguerite Abouet and \u003ci\u003ePablo\u003c\/i\u003e by Julie Birmant. His illustrations for \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Compass\u003c\/i\u003e won an award at the International Comics Festival in Angoulême, France.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. 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