CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman (Hardcover, 2003)

About this product

Product Information

This gorgeous little book is the eagerly anticipated follow up to the HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy by master storyteller Philip Pullman. NORTHERN LIGHTS, THE SUBTLE KNIFE and THE AMBER SPYGLASS are loved the world over for their superbly imagined worlds and compelling characters. Now, fans of Pullman will be able to enter once again into this stunning universe, following Lyra on yet another adventure through her intriguing world. Lyra's Oxford finds Lyra with her daemon Pantalaimon after the end of The Amber Spyglass. Sitting on the roofs of Oxford she sees the daemon of a witch, a storm petrel, flying towards her pursued by a huge flock of starlings. And a mystery unfolds...In LYRA'S OXFORD the reader will share in the excitement of discovering a small bundle of material that has somehow slipped between Lyra's universe and our own. Including fully illustrated intricate maps and other ephemera from Lyra's universe, the text is illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white prints together with a specially printed pull-out map by master engraver and illustrator John Lawrence.Describing the world of Oxford of Brytain, with Zeppelins to London and where a witch's daemon can be seen flying in the skies above, LYRA'S OXFORD will be one of the most talked about publishing events of the year!

Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN-139780385606998
eBay Product ID (ePID)91395494

Product Key Features

Book TitleLyra's Oxford
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
GenreChildren & Young Adults, Fantasy
AuthorPhilip Pullman
Book SeriesHis Dark Materials
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height177 mm
Item Weight155 g
Item Width119 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPhilip Pullman

Ratings and reviews

4.9
12 product ratings
  • 11 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

  • Fun short side-story

    Great short story set after the His Dark Materials triology. It doesn't really explain anything in too much detail, but you can work some things out if you have read the original books.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A good impulse buy, book arrived in pristine condition and very well packed.

    Have read His Dark Materials and thought this might be interesting - it is.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Lyras oxford

    A short instalment from a master offering hidden clues to another world. A nicely presented book on good paper well printed map

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Wish it was longer

    I enjoyed the story, Oxford comes alive as in the dark matter trilogy, nice twist at the ebd

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great story telling

    Great story, love books again

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Lyra survives again

    Pullman always writes a really ripping yarn

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Excellent book

    Great item, exactly as specified.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • THANKYOU!!

    Fantastic item and great sale!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • all good

    great thanks

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

More items related to this product