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From: Melody Allen <melodyan>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:28:06 -0400
KT, Under your definition of books that are marketed to both children and adults in some way, the Pullman books certainly fit (as opposed to children's books enjoyed by many adult readers). I had thought there was some feeling that the Golden Compass didn't do as well as hoped with adults despite a major ad campaign. This may be a dollar expectation (in relation to what was invested). Does it reflect a book that started its momentum from a pr campaign instead of starting from word of mouth
(although I do know many adults who have passed this on to other adults as a gift)? Could it be effected by the main character being a girl instead of a boy like Harry Potter? It seems to me that Golden Compass offers so much more beyond the basic
(and very exciting) adventure to adults, I remain surprised that Harry Potter is being read apparently by many more adults. I certainly understand the appeal for children.
P.S. For those interested in the more realistic impact of life in a cupboard, etc. while still addressed in a fantasy title, I recommend Chance Child.
Melody Allen Melodyan at lori.state.ri.us
---------From: Kathleen Horning Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 9:54 AM To: Subscribers of ccbc-net Subject: Re: Crossover Books: Definitions
Received on Wed 09 Jun 1999 10:28:06 AM CDT
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:28:06 -0400
KT, Under your definition of books that are marketed to both children and adults in some way, the Pullman books certainly fit (as opposed to children's books enjoyed by many adult readers). I had thought there was some feeling that the Golden Compass didn't do as well as hoped with adults despite a major ad campaign. This may be a dollar expectation (in relation to what was invested). Does it reflect a book that started its momentum from a pr campaign instead of starting from word of mouth
(although I do know many adults who have passed this on to other adults as a gift)? Could it be effected by the main character being a girl instead of a boy like Harry Potter? It seems to me that Golden Compass offers so much more beyond the basic
(and very exciting) adventure to adults, I remain surprised that Harry Potter is being read apparently by many more adults. I certainly understand the appeal for children.
P.S. For those interested in the more realistic impact of life in a cupboard, etc. while still addressed in a fantasy title, I recommend Chance Child.
Melody Allen Melodyan at lori.state.ri.us
---------From: Kathleen Horning Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 9:54 AM To: Subscribers of ccbc-net Subject: Re: Crossover Books: Definitions
Received on Wed 09 Jun 1999 10:28:06 AM CDT
