Philip Pullman on indie booksellers, graphic novels, festival pay and more

As well as writing, Philip Pullman has been outspoken on a number of issues affecting fellow authors over the years. Here, we take a look at some of his best quotes. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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