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Terry Pratchett. Sir Terence David John Pratchett OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English author, humorist, and satirist, best known for his 41 comic fantasy novels set on Discworld, and for the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens (1990), which he co-wrote with Neil Gaiman . Pratchett's first novel, The Carpet People, was published ...
We are delighted to unveil the cover of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Dodger, the latest addition to the Collector’s Library. Illustrated by the brilliant Joe McLaren, the artist behind the other editions in the collection, the book will be released on the 25th of April 2024. The Sewer is Dodger’s world…. He hunts treasure there –….
Jun 13, 2024 · Top of the pile when it comes to Terry Pratchett books, according to readers, is Night Watch, with an average rating of 4.50 out of a maximum of 5 from 111,515 ratings. The 2002 book is the 29th ...
Books by Terry Pratchett. Sir Terry Pratchett OBE was a prodigous writer, and the author of over fifty bestselling books. Discworld ‘I guess you could say that the history of the Discworld is my own history as a writer.’ ...
Oct 1, 2022 · Terry Pratchett. Professor Sir Terry Pratchett OBE was the creator of the hugely successful Discworld series of novels, and became Britain’s best-selling author of adult fiction, writing over fifty wildly successful titles in his lifetime. Here we chronicle Terry’s life and highlight some exciting facts you may not have known about this ...
Mar 12, 2015 · A non-Discworld book, Good Omens, his 1990 collaboration with Nei. Born Terence David John Pratchett, Sir Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe.
As you've never heard it before. To celebrate 50 years of Terry Pratchett, we released 40 magnificent new recordings of the bestselling Discworld series in audio starring Sian Clifford, Colin Morgan, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz, Indira Varma, Andy Serkis and more. Listen to them all now. Find out more.
Mar 12, 2015 · Pratchett's Facebook page was updated to say: "It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce that author Sir Terry Pratchett has died. "The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds ...
Sir Terry Pratchett sold 80m books worldwide before the ‘Embuggerance’ of Alzheimer’s led to his untimely death. His life and work was celebrated in an award-winning documentary, Terry ...
Terry Pratchett was born in 1948 and had his first story published when he was just thirteen. After leaving school at seventeen to become a journalist he continued writing, publishing his first novel, The Carpet People, in 1971 and going on to produce the phenomenally successful Discworld series. Terry proved early critics wrong and became one ...
Terry Pratchett. 28th April 1948 – 12th March 2015. Terence David John Pratchett was born to David and Eileen Pratchett on the 28th April 1948, at Minellan Nursing Home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. He grew up to become the UK’s best-selling author of the 1990’s and is known globally as the creator of the Discworld fantasy novels, a ...
Jun 26, 2024 · Terry Pratchett (born April 28, 1948, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England—died March 12, 2015, near Salisbury, Wiltshire) was an English author, predominantly of humorous fantasy and science fiction, best known for his Discworld series.. Pratchett was raised in Buckinghamshire, the son of an engineer and a secretary. He became enamoured with science fiction and fantasy at a young age and published his first story, “The Hades Business,” in a school magazine in 1961. The story was ...
Explore the world of Terry Pratchett. Discworld. Standalones. Younger Readers. The Long Earth. Short Stories. Dramatisations. Nothing less than everything. Here lies the complete and definitive list of author Sir Terry Pratchett's books and series in alphabetical order.
Mar 12, 2015 · 12 March 2015. Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series had a huge fan following. Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series, has died aged 66, eight years after being ...
Mar 12, 2015 · LONDON (AP) — Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett, creator of the exuberant, satirical “Discworld” series and author of more than 70 books, has died. He was 66. Pratchett, who suffered from a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, had earned wide respect in Britain and beyond with his dignified campaign for the right of critically ill ...
Jan 13, 2024 · The beloved British author Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) sold millions of copies of his 41-book Discworld series. But he also wrote standalone novels, children's stories, and shorter fantasy series—all works of comic genius that drew from his polymathic knowledge and omnivorous reading habits.
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. The Discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. If you’re looking for a one-book-stand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if you’re ...
Sir Terry Pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his Discworld books have become truly iconic. If you’re new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. Or you can choose one of the subheadings above to discover other books by Terry Pratchett. See all books
Mar 12, 2015 · Terry Pratchett, the immensely popular British fantasy novelist whose more than 70 books include the series known as Discworld, died on Thursday at his home near Salisbury, England. He was 66. The ...
Oct 14, 2011 · A life in writing: Terry Pratchett. Alison Flood. 'I think there's time for at least a few more books yet'. Fri 14 Oct 2011 17.55 EDT. T erry Pratchett is having a statue made. It's a statue of a ...
The Discworld is the fictional setting of Terry Pratchett’s most iconic series. All the Discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world which sits on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the Discworld novels explore a multitude ...
Mar 12, 2015 · Obituary: Sir Terry Pratchett. 12 March 2015. Terry Pratchett: Master of humorous fantasy. Terry Pratchett proved that it was possible for a world to be flat. He first created Discworld in 1983 ...
Terry Pratchett was an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. He was born Terrence David John Pratchett in 28th of April 1948 in Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire, England. He was the only child of David and Eileen Pratchett. He spent his early life in Bridgewater, Somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. He got a place for himself in John Hampden Grammar School due to his brilliant performance.
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