Philip Pullman - new trilogy

[Silas Loom]

I’d rather wait until all three are out. I don’t think that Pullman would do a Rothfuss and simply give up on a trilogy, but it’s always nicer to read a series in a single go.

 

[Orang Utan]

just bought the actual book as it's the same price as a kindle copy

 

[strung out]

Cheaper to produce? Paperbacks often retail for less, no?

Anyway, like I said I’m happy to pay a premium for a “nice” hb set of the trilogy. Just not for an ebook.

You pay 20% more for e-books because of VAT, so the cost of the Kindle version is more like £8 compared to the £20 RRP of the hardback, and you still need to pay for editing, typesetting, formatting, retailer fees etc.

 

[Ax^]

hard back for 9 quid from smiths

 

[scifisam]

You pay 20% more for e-books because of VAT, so the cost of the Kindle version is more like £8 compared to the £20 RRP of the hardback, and you still need to pay for editing, typesetting, formatting, retailer fees etc.

If I could be arsed I'd start a campaign to remove VAT from ebooks on the grounds of disability discrimination. They're much better for lots of people with disabilities - arthritis and sight problems, for example - so it's a bit shit that they cost more due to tax.

 

[newbie]

A tenner is a bit much. I can't manage physical copies so will just have to wait for the price to come down.

It's on Radio Four tomorrow so I might just listen to that BBC Radio 4 - Drama, The Book of Dust

I went from not really listening, radio on in the background to sat, motionless, glued to every word. 2 1/2 hours of a well-read quality story, bring on the rest.

 

[Lazy Llama]

Bought the signed, boxed, limited edition hardback which truly is a beautiful artifact.

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One by Philip Pullman | Waterstones
So beautiful, in fact, that I think I'll have to buy another copy to read.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

If I could be arsed I'd start a campaign to remove VAT from ebooks on the grounds of disability discrimination. They're much better for lots of people with disabilities - arthritis and sight problems, for example - so it's a bit shit that they cost more due to tax.

Seems really shit that. I'm sure Amazon would get right behind such a campaign mind!

 

[Ax^]

Its pretty good read it today

ooo i did not know their were 2 other booked related to dark material series

 

[Rebelda]

You're not going to keep it? Whaaaaat?!

I've not finished yet. I'll say this though -

Spoiler

a book has never made me physically jump before but this did.

 

[Orang Utan]

I'll be donating mine when I'm done with it too, though probably to Oxfam

 

[Ax^]

You're not going to keep it? Whaaaaat?!

I've not finished yet. I'll say this though -

Spoiler

a book has never made me physically jump before but this did.

It not the posh hard back llama has and plus the better for someone else to enjoy that gather dust under the bed

 

[Rebelda]

It not the posh hard back llama has and plus the better for someone else to enjoy that gather dust under the bed

That's nice I'm a selfish book hoarder

 

[SheilaNaGig]

A bloke was reading this on the Tube yesterday. I asked if I really was any good and he said "Not as good as the first one". But he was biting his thumb nail while he was reading and he was holding the page ready to turn it, so he se into md to be enjoying it plenty.

 

[Orang Utan]

A bloke was reading this on the Tube yesterday. I asked if I really was any good and he said "Not as good as the first one". But he was biting his thumb nail while he was reading and he was holding the page ready to turn it, so he se into md to be enjoying it plenty.

I wonder what he means by first one.

 

[SheilaNaGig]

I wonder what he means by first one.

The first trilogy, I took him to mean.



ETA

I think my friend also took him to mean that, because she said "I thought it had a weak ending" because she didn't realise there was a new one out at all. It was a hefty hardback with PULLMAN writ large, so it looked like more than one book, ergo the first trilogy.

 

[A380]

Just seen him speak about this and other writing. He was brilliant. One of the best authors I heard speak. Funnny, inclusive and lots of insights as well as engaging with the audience. It was great.

And that even though while I like his books, they’re not my favourites*.



* I didn’t say that to him that though...

 

[sojourner]

Just seen him speak about this and other writing. He was brilliant. One of the best authors I heard speak. Funnny, inclusive and lots of insights as well as engaging with the audience. It was great.

And that even though while I like his books, they’re not my favourites*.
* I didn’t say that to him that though...

I absolutely love his writing about writing, it's hugely inspirational.

Check this out
Philip Pullman - Shop Item

I got it for the fella for xmas and it's seriously quality.

 

[A380]

I absolutely love his writing about writing, it's hugely inspirational.

Check this out
Philip Pullman - Shop Item

I got it for the fella for xmas and it's seriously quality.

Cool, will look at that .

 

[Rebelda]

I'm listening to this again, narrated by Michael Sheen <3. It's a very good reading

she said "I thought it had a weak ending"

I realise this was almost a year ago and that you aren't responsible for your friend's opinions but if you could muster up some fury on my behalf and bellow 'YOU TAKE THAT BACK' at your friend I'd be much obliged.

 

[Lazy Llama]

The signed, slipcase edition of the second book in the trilogy - The Secret Commonwealth- is up for pre-order at Waterstones. £40 - which is a lot but these are very collectible. The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman, Chris Wormell | Waterstones

The first book in the same edition was £35 on release but now goes for over £150.