What author was named one of the "50 greatest British writers since 1945" and wrote the novel The Tin Princess?
Philip Pullman Philip Pullman CBE, FRSL (born 19 October 1946) is an English novelist. He is the author of several best-selling books, most notably the fantasy trilogy "His Dark Materials" and the fictionalised biography of Jesus, "The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ". In 2008, "The Times" named Pullman one of the "50 greatest British writers since 1945". In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Pullman was named the eleventh most influential person in British culture.
Francis King Francis Henry King, CBE (4 March 19233 July 2011) was a British novelist, poet and short story writer. He worked for the British Council for 25 years, with positions in Europe and Japan. For 25 years he was a chief book reviewer for the "Sunday Telegraph", and for 10 years its theatre critic.