Pyramids was interesting in that the main character was adamant that he didnt want to be the king after his father passed, and yet, when his kingdom disappeared, he did whatever it took to get it back. Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. The plot is unlike in the color of magic concentrated on one thing, and the thing is a bright red star thats approaching the disc. Pratchett quit working at cegb and decided to become a fulltime author in 1987. First discworld book to read terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years early books featuring his characteristic wit, lateral thinking and the first book to. A nice copy of this, the 40th discworld, book from a prolific enjoyable author. Gurps discworld was the first book to include gurps lite in it. The original british editions of the first 26 novels, up to thief of time 2001, had cover art. More information about this seller contact this seller 27. The discworld books can be split up into several miniseries, based on the main characters. By this time he had already written four discworld novels.
Its sequel, the light fantastic, coming out in 1986. The colour of magic 2nd edition terry pratchett books. In the first novel of the series, the color of magic, the writer introduces the. The light fantastic, published in 1986, follows closely behind, and of all the discworld novels it is the only true sequel to an earlier work. Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the discworld. I guess you could say that the history of the discworld is my own history as a writer said terry.
The colour of magic is the first, and obviously the oldest, of the now infamous discworld series. The discworld novels in chronological order by publication date 1. Terry pratchetts discworld coloring book book by terry. The colour of magic by pratchett terry and a great selection of related. The prize is a publishing contract with his publishers transworld. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a number of novels, including his first discworld novel, the color of magic, in 1983. Terrys latest book, nation, a nondiscworld standalone ya novel was published in october of 2008 and was an instant new york times.
First published in 1983, the colour of magic has been translated into thirty languages, and has sold over two million copies in corgi editions alone. Why barbara spear webster given a in memory of on murder she wrote. It is labelled a story of discworld to indicate its status as childrens or young adult fiction, unlike most of the books in the discworld series. I was aged about 10 and a friend of my mum had leant me the nome trilogy which id loved.
The light fantastic 2nd edition terry pratchett books. Since that time, there have been over 40 books in the discworld series, including companion books, map books, quiz books, diaries and science books. Signed and inscribed to emmawithout whom this bookwould not have beenpossible. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett. There are 41 novels in total as well as short stories and guidebooks. I was on holiday in italy, and so wreatchedly ill i had too stay in my tent. A brand new hardback edition of terry pratchetts second tiffany aching book, a discworld adventure with new artwork, exclusive endpapers and map illustration by paul kidby. This book did so well in the market that the bbc decided to broadcast a series on it in 1985. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Pratchett has worked for several years as a press officer and a journalist, writing during his spare time.
Pratchett sponsored a biennial award for unpublished science fiction novelists, the terry pratchett first novel award. Collin smythe published pratchetts first novel, a satirical fantasy that, was titled carpet people, in the year 1971. Discworld by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks. Raising steam by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks. Sep 04, 2008 what terry pratchett book should i read first. Many consider pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. To help you find them, ive compiled the complete list of all the discworld books with links to worldcat so that you can find them near you. In a fine unclipped wrapper without the overprint on the front flap. Published discworld books edit discworld wiki fandom. Its interesting that i shall wear midnight 2010 was written by a man. This saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett from the. The colour of magic second edition reprint 2015 reprint of terry pratchetts very first discworld book second edition, published by terrys original publisher colin smythe and the first discworld cover to feature the inimitable artwork of josh kirby. The discworld novels can be read in any order so, if youre not sure where to start. Discworld simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. Discworld by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks passion for books. Wintersmith terry pratchett books discworld novels. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015, following pratchetts death. A beginners guide to terry pratchetts discworld the conversation. The novels of this series are based on the comic fantasy genre and are written by english novelist terry pratchett. The first of these two books was rereleased in september 2002 under the name of the discworld roleplaying. Terry pratchetts discworld series in a collection of beautiful hardback editions with glorious book cover illustrations by discworld emporium collaborator joe mclaren.
The first book was published in 1983, with the final novel being published in 2015 after pratchetts death. The first copies went on sale on 8 july 2011 at the north american discworld convention, exactly 20 years after leonard had conceived the first draft in 1991. Free download or read online thief of time pdf epub discworld series book. The light fantastic first edition reprint 2015 reprint of terry pratchetts second discworld book first edition, published in hardback by terrys original publisher colin smythe and featuring unmistakable cover artwork by josh kirby a lovely addition or gift for new discworld collectors. The light fantastic is the sequel to pratchetts first discworld book the color of magic, and i definitely think its better. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 243 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Discworld is a universe and series of fantasy novels created by british author terry pratchett. The discworld is a series of 40 different novels published from 1983 up to 20. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 357 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. A first edition, first printing published by colin smythe in 1983. The book takes place in discworlds most famous city, ankhmorpork and a hill called holy wood.
A hat full of sky new edition terry pratchett discworld books. He has been focused on his discworld series since 1983 with nearly 40 books in the series. The discworld series takes place on the flat world of the disc which is carried on the backs of four elephants standing on the great turtle, atuin, as he or maybe she swims through space. During this period, pratchett published a number of novels including the first installment in the discworld book. Moving pictures is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, published in 1990, the tenth book in his discworld series. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. The discworld books follow lots of different characters and storylines. Below is the order of when terry pratchetts discworld novels were originally released.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in paperback format. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. Truckers is the first book in a new fantasy trilogy, and follows the adventures of a small race of people after they leave their underground ho. The first printing of the british edition consisted of only 506 copies. I loved the two brothers and diamond passages on the first few pagestheyre the kinds of things that keep discworld from turning into something like xanth. Gurps discworld steve jackson games, 1998 and gurps discworld also steve jackson games, 2001 are roleplaying source books which were written by terry pratchett and phil masters, which offer insights into the workings of the discworld. The first discworld book may not be a shining example of everything great about the series but getting to see all the elements of genius starting to. First american edition, first printing with full number line. More than ten years since originally published, the book is still attracting new readers me among them who have gone on to purchase each and every one of the series. The discworld series contains the rincewind series, the tiffany aching series, the watch series, amongst others, and each have their own fanbases amongst the broader discworld fans. The colour of magic by terry pratchett, first edition. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled the carpet people, appeared in 1971 from the publisher colin smythe. This is the first discworld book published by terry pratchett.
There are also the extraneous materials the maps, diaries, graphic novels, quizbooks, short stories and various other things that arent novels, but are still parts of discworld in their own right. As well as being the first book in the discworld series, it was also the first book in the wizard rincewinds series of adventures. From then until 2011, there was at least one discworld novel published every year. Gurps discworld was written by phil masters and terry pratchett. It is the first discworld novel to feature mustrum ridcully, archchancellor of unseen university, as a character. The colour of magiclight fantastic discworld emporium. Signed and inscribed to emmawithout whom this book would not have beenpossible. Pratchett had his first short story published when he was 15 and had been writing ever since.
Discworld is a book series that was written by terry and it was a comic set on the fiction disc world which was a flat disc balanced on the backs of four elephants which stood on the backs of a giant turtle. The series is set in a fictional world known as discworld. The gurps lite rules were included as an appendix, meaning it was not necessary to purchase gurps basic in order to play. Science of discworld book series 4 books all formats kindle edition. Fortunately, lots and lots of libraries around the world hold these books. The colour of magic by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks. Free download or read online going postal pdf epub discworld series book. The first novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. Terry pratchetts discworld series to be adapted by. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. It wasnt my first discworld book i actually think it was my fourth but its always been a special book to me all because my dad made a mistake.
The colour of magic and the light fantastic are the first two novels of the diskworld by terry pratchett. Free download or read online equal rites pdf epub discworld series book. Containing blackandwhite line drawings based on his hugely popular artwork with original pieces created exclusively for this book, terry pratchetts discworld coloring book features iconic discworld personalities including granny weatherwax, sam vimes, archchancellor ridcully, rincewind, tiffany aching, and, of course, death. Indeed, he referred to the first couple of books as essays in the craft. Colour of magic by pratchett, first edition abebooks.
What book was first published in the world answers. The discworld is a flat disc, which rests on the backs of 4 elephants. There are more discworld books that are not novels. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Pdf thief of time book discworld free download 357 pages. In 2011 the award was won jointly by david logan for half sick of shadows and michael logan for apocalypse cow. Terry pratchetts wit is very similar to douglas adams, but he has written about 50 books. I asked for more and he offered me a selection of discworlds, including a newly published hardback pyramids. And while rincewinds books came first they are some of the hardest just to pick up and read. As detrituss biggest fangirl, i was much with the glee.
Begun by terry pratchetts first publishers gollancz, and now continued by penguin random house, the discworld collectors library. All of them are set on the discworld, which is a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants who stand on the back of a giant turtle. No remainder mark, no previous owner markings or inscriptions, not price clipped, not a book club edition, not an exlib. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 394 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by terry pratchett. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect, spine perfect. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series.
He is bestknown for his popular and longrunning discworld series of comic fantasy novels. The diskworld series is a must read for anyone who likes to laugh while reading great stories about very sympathetic, and sometimes very silly people. Pratchett was the uks bestselling author of the 1990s, and as of december 2007 had sold more than 55 million books worldwide, with translations made. The discworld collectors library terry pratchett books. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by terry pratchett. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015. Paul kidby, sir terry pratchetts artist of choice, designed the uk covers for the discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the definitive portfolio volume the art of discworld. In 1983, he wrote his first discworld novel the colour of magic which was published by his friend colin smythe.
The first two books in the discworld series, the colour of magic, and the light fantastic, feature the hapless wizard rincewind as he travels with two flower and. He is a wizard who does not know any spells and tries to run away from everything. The discworld series began in 1983 with the colour of magic. Pdf equal rites book discworld free download 228 pages. The first discworld computer game borrowed heavily from guards.
Other, oneoff books which are still discworld stories, but feature characters who dont usually take centre stage. Buy terry pratchetts last discworld book, and final tiffany aching adventure. The first book to be released in the discworld series was the colour of magic, which was released in 1983. He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone novels. If we shoot back to 1999 ten years after the book was first published i asked my dad to get me guards. The colour of magic second edition reprint hardback. Below, youll find all 41 discworld novels in the order they were published. Pratchett has described it as an attempt to do for the classical fantasy universe what blazing saddles did for westerns. Free download or read online mort pdf epub discworld series book. A remarkable fortyfirst discworld novel starring all your favourite witches, feegles, elves and an. A lovely gift or acquisition for those beginning their discworld collections. Signed, without inscription, by author on the full title page. Pratchetts first novel, the carpet people, was published in 1971, and since his first discworld novel the colour of magic was published in 1983, he has written two books a year on average.
I have since read the other witches novels, but i still think this one is the best. The wee free men is a 2003 comic fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, which takes place in his discworld setting. Discworld is a series of fantasy books by the english author terry pratchett 19482015. A discworld fable 1st first edition by terry pratchett published by harper voyager 2002 aa on. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by terry pratchett. Pdf going postal book discworld free download 394 pages. The colour of magic is a 1983 comic fantasy novel by terry pratchett, and is the first book of the discworld series. It is the first novel about the ankhmorpork city watch. When terry wrote the first discworld novel in 1983 he didnt know how. Rincewind was the first main character in discworld books. This is the first discworld book where there has been any sort of real focus on trolls and troll culture. The sea and the little fishes is a discworld novella terry pratchetts profoundly irreverent, in the light fantastic only one individual can on discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his terry pratchetts profoundly irreverent novels when last seen, the singularly inept wizard kingdoms wobble, crowns topple and knives. Some of his notable works include discworld, good omens and many others.
The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Night watch is the 27th, or 28th depending on how you count them book in terry pratchetts discworld series. Sometimes, the same main characters are used in several books to create a story arc. A great parody of midsummer nights dream with extra imagination. Complete order of discworld books in publication order and chronological order.