You are not alone. I once took my daughter and her friend to a Phillip Pullman talk and booksigning when "The Amber Spyglass" was new. The friend had a loved-to-death copy of the Golden Compass; line managers asked if she would go last. Mr. Pullman wrote her a whole paragraph dedication.

This is on a par with what happened to Bell Labs after the AT&T breakup.

I'm only sorry he didn't live to see the projects completion. But I'm thrilled he lived to see its success.

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