This fictionalised portrait of Joyce's youth is one of the most vivid accounts of the growth from childhood to adulthood. Dublin at the turn of the century provides the backdrop as Stephen Dedalus moves from town and society, towards the irrevocable decision to leave. It was the decision made by Joyce himself which resulted in the mature novels of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Read unabridged by the incomparable Joyce expert, Jim Norton.

Forget everything you have ever learned about compilations! This 4-CD package in a noble digibook is ultimate one.

A box set containing the BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of Philip Pullman's three books The Amber Spyglass, Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, set in a world which is like, yet very unlike, our own.The trilogy, which mixes science, theology and magic to fantastic and exciting effect, details Lyra's quest to find her missing friend Will and her mission to uncover the secret of Dust.

The award-winning "His Dark Materials" trilogy is a breathtaking epic adventure spanning a multitude of worlds.

This is the thrilling second book in Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, read by the author and a full cast.

This recording is taken from the first and indisputably best version of the Dracula story, published in 1897. How this book passed the censors is amazing in itself—spine-tingling, sexy terror, in a dual narration by Alexander Spencer and Susan Adams.

In the crumbling remains of a tunnel that was part of the Underground Railroad, a mysterious artifact reveals one of the darkest secrets of Africa's ancient past. Intrigued by the strange, encrypted stone, archaeologist Annja Creed opens a door to a world--and a legend--bound by a fierce and terrible force. She is not alone in her pursuit of the impossible.

Set in a parallel world very similar to our own, 'Northern Lights' tells the compelling story of 12-year-old lyra's quest to rescue her friend and find her father, aided by her daemon, an armoured bear, and a witch-queen. This prize-winning tale is narrated with vigour and dynamism by the author and a full cast. It is written and read by Philip Pullman.

According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch – the world’s only totally reliable guide to the future – the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just after tea . . .

Unabridged reading of Thomas Hardy’s tragic tale of love, secrets and betrayal.

Tolkien's masterpiece, and arguably the greatest fantasy work in Western literature, is a massive and complex epic simultaneously about the history of the imaginary kingdom of Middle Earth and the difficult quest of a group of adventurers as they strike out against the dark forces of Sauron, the Dark Lord.

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

The Silmarillion is J.R.R. Tolkien's tragic, operatic history of the First Age of Middle-Earth, essential background material for serious readers of the classic Lord of the Rings saga. Tolkien's work sets the standard for fantasy, and this audio version of the "Bible of Middle-Earth" does The Silmarillion justice.

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless.

Special limited box edition of this classic album.
Bonus Enhanced Material Includes: Very Rare, exclusive footage of pre-Nightside rehearsals, last fooftage from Emperor's first tour 1993.