List of Books by Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman is an acclaimed English author most famous for the His Dark Materials books including The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. Pullman's writing combines fantasy, adventure and intricate world–building with deep philosophical exploration. His young adult modern fantasy classic, The Golden Compass, known in the UK as Northern Lights, won the 1996 Carnegie Medal and was made into a popular film in 2007. Pullman has also written The Book of Dust series, the Sally Lockhart series, the fictional biography of Jesus, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ as well as several standalone novels. Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman was knighted in the 2019 New Year Honors for his services in literature.

All Books By Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman Books

Discover all the books written by Philip Pullman at Barnes & Noble. The English author is best known for writing the Golden Compass Trilogy, also known as His Dark Materials and the Northern Lights Trilogy. The popular YA fantasy series that has become a modern classic since the first book's release in 1995 is perfect for readers who love imaginative storylines that feature parallel universes, metaphysical beings, deep philosophical themes and coming-of-age narratives.Philip Pullman's bestselling Dark Materials series about Lyra, a young girl who must travel to dangerous parallel worlds to uncover hidden truths that profoundly change her life, includes The Golden Compass (Northern Lights), The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spy Glass. The popular trilogy was followed by companion books including Lyra's Oxford, Once Upon a Time in the North and more. The Golden Compass has been translated into over 40 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide the book was adapted into a successful film in 2007 and became a popular TV series in 2019.Whether you're looking for Philip Pullman's older works like the Sally Lockhart series, his standalone novels like The Broken Bridge, or one of his newest books from The Book of Dust series, we've got you covered. His newest series, beginning with La Belle Sauvage, takes place several years before the plot of His Dark Materials books and expends on Lyra's background portraying her as a young child. The book is followed by Pullman's next bestseller, The Secret Commonwealth, and while we know that this newest series is going to have a third installment, the new book is not yet available for preorder.Whether you're interested in reading Pullman's Golden Compass books in order or you want to pick up the series boxed set as a gift for a fan or fantasy reader, shop Philip Pullman's books online or visit your local B&N bookstore.

What age group does Philip Pullman write for?

Philip Pullman's books such as His Dark Materials trilogy are written for a young adult audience including older children between 10 and 18 years old. Although the books are wholeheartedly enjoyed by teens and older children, many of Pullman's novels include deeper philosophical themes and darker elements that attract adult readers.

Will there be a Book of Dust 3?

Yes, although the book's title and release date have yet to be revealed, Philip Pullman has confirmed that he is writing the third and final installment of the Book of Dust Trilogy.

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Books in Order

The Golden CompassThe Subtle KnifeThe Amber SpyGlass