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

Philip Pullman

Jan 2012 · His Dark Materials · Sold by Knopf Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

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

Ratings and reviews

When I read this omnibus for the first time, to prepare myself for what would be a disappointing movie, i finished it in one night and immediately read it again, its rich lands, brilliant characters, and mind-boggling story captures me every time and won't let go. For any fan of Rowling, Lewis, or Tolkein, this is definitely the next series for you. And be hardcore, get the omnibus, impress your friends with your 1000+ page book.

I've read this trilogy and absolutely loved all three books. In the last book I actually cried. This story is exciting and captivating. I was transported into this world and went on every adventure side-by-side the characters. The movie, The Golden Compass, did not do the book justice. So, if you have decided not to read this group of books based on the movie, then you are truly going to miss out on an epic adventure. I'm reading these again with my granddaughters. So far, we've read all the Harry Potter and Hunger Games books and have spent hours reliving the stories, and I look forward to doing the same with this group.

I first got my hands on The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife when I was about 12 or so. And The Amber Spyglass when I was about 14. This series gripped me so strongly and passionately when I first read it that it turned me into a avid, voracious reader. -Sure, I'd read books before that were good and enjoyable, but nothing like this. I just re-read the whole series starting with The Book Of Dust (part 1). I'm going to be 32 this year and this series still made me feel like I did when I first read it.💜💜

About the author

PHILIP PULLMAN is one of the most acclaimed writers working today. He is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, which has been named one of the top 100 books of all time by Newsweek and one of the all-time greatest novels by Entertainment Weekly. Pullman was knighted for his services to literature in the 2019 New Year Honours.

The Book of Dust, Pullman’s eagerly anticipated return to the world of His Dark Materials, will also be a book in three parts. It began with La Belle Sauvage and continues with The Secret Commonwealth.

Philip Pullman is the author of many other beloved novels. For younger readers: I Was a Rat!, Count Karlstein, Two Crafty Criminals!, Spring-Heeled Jack, and The Scarecrow and His Servant. For older readers: the Sally Lockhart quartet (The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well, and The Tin Princess), The White Mercedes, and The Broken Bridge. He has written a magnificent collection, Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, and his essays and lectures on writing and storytelling have been gathered in a volume called Dæmon Voices: On Stories and Storytelling.

Philip Pullman lives in Oxford, England.