His Dark Materials: New Edition (Nick Hern Books) [Paperback]

Nicholas Wright (Adapter), Philip Pullman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2005 | Series: Nick Hern Books

“‘Unstageable’ was the first reaction of the National Theatre’s artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, to the idea of dramatizing His Dark Materials. But last night’s opening night has triumphantly proved him wrong.”—The Sunday Times

Nicholas Wright has revisited his adaptation of Philip Pullman’s best-selling fantasy trilogy, tightening and improving it, and this revised version is to be published alongside the reopening in the National Theatre’s 20042005 season.

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"'Unstageable' was the first reaction of the National Theatre's artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, to the idea of dramatising His Dark Materials. But last night's opening has triumphantly proved him wrong" Sunday Times; 'Children's theatre of an uncommon maturity and ambition... dazzling in just the right way... Moments of heart-stopping simplicity...' Independent; 'Nicholas Wright... has risen to the challenge with brilliance' Mail on Sunday; 'The hottest ticket in town long before press day... Book to see it next Christmas...' Financial Times"

About the Author

Philip Pullman is the author of of several novels for adults and children, but it was the His Dark Materials trilogy that gained him world-wide fame and made him the first children's writer to win the Whitbread Award. Nicholas Wright's Vincent in Brixton won rave reviews and the Olivier Award for Best Play. The West End production was subsequently seen on Broadway. His adaptations include Pirandello's Naked and Wedekind's Lulu, as well as the new His Dark Materials and Chekhov's Three Sisters, both for the National Theatre in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Nick Hern Books (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854598317
• ISBN-13: 978-1854598318
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,200,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: His Dark Materials: New Edition (Nick Hern Books) (Paperback)

Being a fan of the novels, I decided to research more information on Philip Pullman's trilogy. Little did I know that the books were adapted into two three hour plays and that the script, written and adapted beautifully by Nicholas Wright, was available to buy. So when I ordered my copy of the plays, I didn't know what to expect. But after about two hours of reading, I found the plays to be just as exciting as the novel. Of course not everything can be put into a play and though some characters were missing, I simply loved it. If you're a fan of the novels or you happen to love drama, I suggest you buy this book. Lyra and Will's adventures are marvelously captured in this book and hopefully one day I'll see the plays when a production comes around.