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Philip Pullman
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
3 books
Complete series
About this series
Lyra Belacqua's search for her missing friend leads her to a cosmic war across multiple worlds. This fantasy series explores free will, destiny, and the nature of the soul, blending adventure with philosophical depth.
Subseries
Books
Once Upon a Time in the North
His Dark Materials #0.5
The Collectors
Short story
His Dark Materials #0.6
The Golden Compass
His Dark Materials #1
The Subtle Knife
His Dark Materials #2
The Amber Spyglass
His Dark Materials #3
Lyra's Oxford
His Dark Materials #3.5
Serpentine
His Dark Materials #3.6
The Imagination Chamber
Short story
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for His Dark Materials, including prequels?
The main trilogy should be read as Northern Lights (or The Golden Compass), The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. There is also a prequel novella, Lyra's Oxford, and a sequel trilogy, The Book of Dust, which begins with La Belle Sauvage.
Is there a TV show or movie adaptation of His Dark Materials?
The series has been adapted into a major television series by HBO and BBC, which covers the events of the main trilogy. There was also a film adaptation of the first book, The Golden Compass.
Are there other books set in the same universe as His Dark Materials?
Yes, Philip Pullman has written The Book of Dust trilogy, which is set in the same universe and features some of the same characters, expanding on the world and its history.