The story was first published in 2003, with black-and-white illustrations by John Lawrence.Ĭhris Wormell’s stunning artwork takes us from the spired rooftops of Jordan College to the winding streets of Jericho and illuminates Lyra’s world as never before. But as this unlikely trio scours the winding streets of Oxford in search of a famed alchemist, their journey takes a deadly turn. The story follows beloved characters Lyra and Pan and their interactions with a bird that they discover to be a witch’s dæmon, who claims that only Lyra can help him. Lyra’s Oxford is set two years after the events of The Amber Spyglass and offers an exciting return to the enchanting world of Pullman’s bestselling His Dark Materials series, now an HBO original series starring James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, and Dafne Keen. This announcement comes days after the release of The Golden Compass Illustrated Edition, an oversized, lavishly illustrated collector’s edition of Pullman’s fantasy classic, which also features art from Wormell.

His Dark Materials: Lyra’s Oxford, Gift Edition will feature artwork by Chris Wormell who past credits include the just released The Golden Compass Illustrated Edition, Planetarium, and Dinosaurium.Ī full-color gift edition of LYRA’S OXFORD by Philip Pullman, illustrated throughout by the brilliant Chris Wormell, was announced today by Melanie Nolan, VP & Publisher, Alfred A. After the recent release of The Golden Compass Illustrated Edition an oversized, lavishly illustrated collector’s edition of Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy classic, a now fully illustrated gift edition of Pullman’s LYRA’s OXFORD will be released this fall with all-new artwork!įans of His Dark Materials will be able to get their hands on this fully illustrated version this fall with a release date scheduled for October 19th.

The amber spyglass illustrated edition