{"product_id":"his-dark-materials-once-upon-a-time-in-the-north-gift-edition-hardcover","title":"His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Pullman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Wormell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Lee Scoresby and his d mon, Hester, find themselves floating north. On landing, it's not long before Scoresby is embroiled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee's longtime nemesis--a hired killer. Lee's been in tight spots before, but getting out of this mess will require some sharp shooting and the help of an unlikely new ally--the massive, surly, armored bear Iorek Byrnison. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNewly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePHILIP 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 \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e and one of the all-time greatest novels by \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLa Belle Sauvage\u003c\/i\u003e and continues with \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e Pullman was knighted for his services to literature in the 2019 New Years Honours. He lives in Oxford, England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCHRIS WORMELL is a celebrated illustrator and print-maker. He has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBest-Illustrated book, \u003ci\u003eTeeth, Tails, and Tentacles\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also created the jackets for many books, notably Philip Pullman's \u003ci\u003eLa Belle Sauvage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764504494368,"sku":"9780593652190","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1d8bc7cbb5a45addcd55c69ff2967f61.webp?v=1780250244","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/his-dark-materials-once-upon-a-time-in-the-north-gift-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}