In this concluding volume of the His Dark Materials trilogy, author Philip Pullman sends his heroes Lyra and Will on a perilous journey through the underworld, pursued by assassins from the Church. The memorable beings, human and otherwise, encountered in the preceding books (The Golden Compass , 1996, and The Subtle Knife , 1997) make return appearances here, while imaginative new characters enter the scene. This intricate and complex plot questions religion and the existence of God. Theology aside, action abounds as Lyra and Will’s quest to free a dead friend from Limbo results in an evolution in the eternal fate of all the Dead. Meanwhile, an Armageddon-like battle between the Rebel Angels and their religious opposition threatens the fate of souls on all worlds. While some story threads are left dangling, and the philosophical themes may tower over the heads of young readers, the Amber Spyglass is a richly imagined fantasy, peopled with characters that grow and change. (Ages 11-14)

PUBLISHED IN 40 COUNTRIES, with over 5 million copies in print in North America alone, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy -The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass - has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.

For these deluxe editions, Philip Pullman has created new material: papers of Lord Asrial for The Golden Compass (15 new pages), papers of Colonel John Parry for the 10-year anniversary of The Subtle Knife (15 new pages), and letters of Mary Malone from secret Magisterium files for The Amber Spyglass (10 new pages). In each book, the new material has been illustrated and handlettered by renowned artist Ian Beck and will be included in the backmatter.

Each deluxe edition also features a ribbon bookmark, rough-edged pages, and Pullman's own chapter-opening spot art. These volumes form a gorgeous collectible set of the trilogy - a perfect gift for loyal Pullman readers and new fans alike.