But they lack the bite behind the ingenuity that we get in pratchett. Find authors like terry pratchett from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. Philip beardy ardagh is the awardwinning author of the eddie dickens adventures, currently available in over 30 languages. Thankfully, unthank books has the solution with project u. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. Clive barker is a fantasy writer known for painting amazing watercolors to accompany his writing. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude. If you like pratchett, these books are recommended by the fans.
His books from the discworld series have sold 40 million copies all over the world. Welcome to terry pratchetts discworld a world as flat as a pancake resting on the back of four elephants, standing on a tortoise, flying through space. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. In 41 novels, published over 31 years pratchett created an entire universe with a rich and diverse cast of characters. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. Sadly, terry pratchett passed away on march 12th, 2015, but he leaves behind a great back catalogue of books, and a legacy that was live for a long, long time to come. A terry pratchett bibliography originally derived from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia on 3 july 2005 and ppints bibliography, mucked about with since then. Terry pratchett doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. Terry pratchett fans, how would you recommend someone who. That weeks issue of the bbcs magazine radio times featured terry on the cover, and the headline 5 minutes of television that will change our lives sir terry pratchett on the bbcs most controversial documentary. The first discworld novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983, after which pratchett wrote an average.
Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a. According to the times pratchett was the most popular and top selling author in 1996. To write good sf and to write good fantasy, like anything else, you have to have actually studied it. Only the mind of terry pratchett could have come up with something as ambitious, allencompassing, magical, bonkers and brilliant as the discworld. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. Terry pratchett was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire. His book the colour of magic is on my list of five best fantasy books of all time. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. As the coronavirus leads to worldwide isolation, these stories can do more than help to fill the time. If you liked terry pratchett s interesting times by adapted for the stage by stephen briggs, here are some books like this. Heres a list of authors discworld fans have recommended. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. Sir terence david john pratchett obe 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first.
In this novel granny weatherwax and nanny ogg hit the road and travel to the wacky metropolis of ankhmorpork. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett try these. If you like terry pratchett you might like similar authors terry pratchet, douglas adams, philip pullman, john wyndham, terry prachett. Like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. If you like good omens, youll probably like terry pratchetts discworld novels, and if you like discworld, youll love mort. Here are some other writers whose books also contain some of the incredibly and lovingly clever silliness that we expect from pratchett and. He had his first story published when he was just thirteen, and 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 as well as numerous other books, winning many awards. When he behaves just like father christmas should in a toy shops grotto 1989 only appeared as. Apr 24, 2020 terry pratchett, in full sir terence david john pratchett, born april 28, 1948, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, englanddied march 12, 2015, near salisbury, wiltshire, english author, predominantly of humorous fantasy and science fiction, best known for his discworld series. Terry pratchett once said that when making fantasy worlds and. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic series. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett.
Several books are adapted to the theatre, tv or film or are planned to be. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015. The series has sold more than 80 million copies in different countries of the world and in 37 different languages. He is best known for his discworld series of 41 novels pratchetts first novel, the carpet people, was published in 1971. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to terry pratchett. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed.
I love pratchett, i like some of holts, like jasper fforde a lot but quite literary, and i love christopher moore. If youd like to read a specific terry pratchett book which were missing on read print, do let us know. 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 uks bestselling author of the 1990s and is known globally as the creator of the discworld fantasy novels, a series numbering 40 volumes. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled the carpet people, appeared in 1971 from the publisher colin smythe. Terry pratchetts final discworld book will be tiffany. 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. If you liked terry pratchetts interesting times by adapted for the stage by stephen briggs, here are some books like this. I can think of no contemporary writer that is really close to terry pratchett. The colour of magic and 4 more terry pratchett books you. Like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page.
Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. It might feel like a sign of the apocalypse, but good omens is finally coming to television. If you liked the light fantastic by terry pratchett, here are some books like this. Book recommendations for people who like the light fantastic by terry pratchett. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. This was followed by another documentary, terry pratchett.
Terry pratchett books, biography, quotes read print. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned king it is a. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Terry pratchett once said that when making fantasy worlds and alternate realities, you can have flying pigs, but you have to be aware that people are going to need really stout umbrellas.
There are better lists available for free on the interneton the terry pratchett web site, and on various web sites run by discworld fans. 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. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Shea and wilson went on to write a second trilogy, the universe next door, that develops illuminatus themes and ideas while being true to the original. The dialogue is a bit hollywood 101, and much of it is characters explaining things to other characters, sometimes at great length why are you telling me all this. Piers anthony also writes the terry pratchett is fast, funny, and going places. The author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. I would recommend george macdonald fraser historical fiction that is both funny and surprisingly. The books are still good even if like me you miss most of the references. Christopher moore is not actually anything like terry pratchett, but he is as funny as terry pratchett and as well read. Like pratchett s, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. Jun 28, 2011 terry pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter.
He wrote bbc radios first truly interactive radio drama, collaborated with sir paul. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Literally every time ive found someone who doesnt like discworld, it turns out they tried the color of magic and didnt like it. Let waterstones introduce you to some of the greatest and funniest characters in modern fiction. Not just thought, ooh this looks good, i know how it goes.
Finally, when last at half price books i checked out the if you like this author, you might like. Terry pratchett, in full sir terence david john pratchett, born april 28, 1948, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, englanddied march 12, 2015, near salisbury, wiltshire, 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. Born in 1948 in buckinghamshire, england, pratchett was appointed officer of the order of the british empire obe in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in 2009. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. This trilogy is believed to have influenced terry pratchett there are just too many allusions and associations in the discworld books. The late terry pratchett will take his fans on one more trip to discworld, with a final novel set in his fantasy universe, the shepherds crown. Mar 25, 2015 like pratchetts, logans books will have you laughing on one page, then nodding thoughtfully, then recoiling in horror at the human race. According to a survey done by the booksellers pocket yearbook 2005, terry pratchett is second in number to j. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch follow author born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter.
Terry pratchett wrote so many books that it can be hard to know where to begin, especially with the lengthy discworld series. Terry pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature guardian the discworld is very much like our own if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is. If you like an imagined world with lots of crossreferences to other sources, then jasper ffords thursday series should entertain. Ive had this conversation like 20 times, including just yesterday i recommend discworld a lot. Quotes by terry pratchett always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual. Born terence david john pratchett, sir terry pratchett sold his first story when he was. Terry pratchett has become uks bestselling author with the success of the discworld series as most of his novels have topped the sunday times bestseller list. Mar 12, 2015 the colour of magic is the first book in the discworld series, so this is probably the best place to start if youre new to pratchett. Reading like a misanthropic terry pratchett, it is a dystopian and selfreferential history of how judgment day came about, for very small values of came about. There are others that are very good, but in different ways. Neil gaiman and terry pratchetts hilarious, irreverent. He had his first story published when he was just thirteen, and 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 as well as numerous other books, winning many awards and. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous. Almhjell has a masters in english literature from the university of oslolives in oslo.
Three authors that remind me of terry pratchett readings. Terry pratchett readalikes discworld series, the wee free men, only you can save mankind, good omens pratchett is a fantasy and humor writer best known for his series set in a world very much like earth, called the discworld. Terry pratchett and douglas adams christchurch city. Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis noble dragon for those who dont understand italics has appeared in discworlds greatest city. As the coronavirus leads to worldwide isolation, these stories can. Terry pratchetts final discworld book will be tiffany aching. It is the 18th disc world book and the 5th in the witches series. If you like terry pratchett, you should read nat wassell february 10, 2016 in this new series, i will be exploring some of the authors i love, and stuff i have loved by other people that. Its great readings by great writers, always held in a lovely location with a friendly. There are better lists available for free on the interneton the terry pratchett web site, and on.
There are many books in the series, so if you like this one. The easiest way to sum up this book is that it is a buddy travel movie mixed with a parody of phantom of the opera. Edited my answer because i realised the asker may have inquired about books by other authors or in collaboration with other authors but still, if you have one of the books below that you have not read yet, it might just be a yummy treat for you. 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.
The science gets complex, but alongside psychologists and neurologists, larks from the likes of spike milligan and terry pratchett have useful things to impart published. Sep 17, 2018 edited my answer because i realised the asker may have inquired about books by other authors or in collaboration with other authors but still, if you have one of the books below that you have not read yet, it might just be a yummy treat for you. Mar 18, 2015 the late terry pratchett will take his fans on one more trip to discworld, with a final novel set in his fantasy universe, the shepherds crown. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Goodreads members who like terry pratchett also like. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading order. What is a good book or series for a terry pratchett fan. Readalikes for terry pratchett if you like terry pratchett. Mort is the first of the discworld novels to focus specifically on death, everyones favorite personification. In a fit of bravery, she quit her job as a journalist to become a fantasy writer. Terry pratchett james reads james reads james reads.
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