Terry pratchett s discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series. This is a complete printable listing of all terry pratchett books and lists the newest terry pratchett book. This series is a parody of the fantasy cliches and. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be read and enjoyed without reading them in order. Spoilers for any other book are allowed in comments, tagged or not. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed.
The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic 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. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Additionally, the discworld books is a lovely collection for readers of any age bracket. Discworld voodoo is considered to be an aspect of witch magic, combined with a sort of doityourself religion, relying heavily on the power of belief. Discworld reading order guides a suggested reading order for the discworld books of terry pratchett. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues.
Mort one of terrys early books featuring his characteristic wit, lateral. Terry pratchett s hilarious take on the faust legend stars many of the discworld s most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave eric wishing once more this time, quite fervently, that hed never been born. From 1983 to 2015, the discworld was the main satiricalparody fantasy series written by english author terry pratchett rip. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. The novels of this series are based on the comic fantasy genre and are written by english novelist terry pratchett. Terry pratchett 1948 2015 one day ill be dead and then youll all be sorry. At aged twelve a reader would miss out on most, if not all, of the quotes, misquotes and downright takeoffs of various cultures which make the discworld series such a joy to read. If youre a newcomer to the wondrous writings of terry pratchett and his discworld novels, heres a reading order guide for every book in the series. Ive read some of the discworld books, and they were referencing each other in an order different than what ive been reading. This story arc is arguably one of the most popular, largely due. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchett s discworld. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the alzheimers.
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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 colour of magic discworld novels paperback the light fantastic discworld novels paperback equal rites discworld novels paperback mort. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. This book series is set in the fictional world of discworld, a flat disc that balances on the backs of four elephants. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading terry pratchett. The discworld series is a ribtickling fantasy book series authored by the critically acclaimed writer, terry pratchett. Bbc radio 4 terry pratchett, wyrd sisters, episode 1.
Discworld death series discworld ankhmorpork city watch series discworld witches series discworld rincewind series discworld tiffany aching series discworld industrial revolution series the sea and the little fishes is a discworld novella more. This set of books are about the ankhmorpork city watch. Within these pages you will meet all your favourite characters from witches, wizards, watchmen and dragons, to trolls, the nac mac feegles and of course, death. What order should i be reading the discworld books in. I know, ive been binge reading pratchett since the 1990s. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic.
Terry pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature guardian the. However, the novels can generally be grouped into several character arcs, from death, a. Discworld novel 4 discworld novels paperback sourcery. He died on march 12, 2015 in broadchalke, salisbury, wiltshire, england. Discworld companion books discworld maps the science of discworld subseries. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. The discworld series began in 1983 with the colour of magic.
He is a lance constable in, and later becomes captain of, the ankhmorpork city watch. Wear terry pratchett s incredible books close to your hearts with our stunning doublesided pendant featuring a magnificently detailed miniature. Age appropriateness of discworld question all things. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld.
A fivepart radio adaptation of the novel was broadcast on bbc radio 4. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. The definitive listing of terry pratchett s discworld novels. The news of terry pratchett s passing may be the first sad thing associated with his name. See the complete discworld ankhmorpork city watch series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Complete list of terry pratchett s discworld novels march, 2015 march, 2015 by jd shipengrover comments. Discworld death series discworld ankhmorpork city watch series discworld witches series discworld rincewind series discworld tiffany aching. The discworld is a series of 40 different novels published from 1983 up to 20. Terry pratchett s discworld series of novel can be intimidating to jump into it spans over 40 books.
Night watch is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, the 29th book in his discworld series, published in 2002. The discworld ankhmorpork city watch book series by terry pratchett includes books guards. Terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. To celebrate his life and works, weve given over the 2017 discworld diary which will be a perennial diary to remembrances and tributes from some of those who knew and loved him and his extraordinary body of work. The colour of magic, 1983, hardcover paperback kindle. About sir terry all books discworld reading order for younger readers exploring discworld the long earth. The most powerful discworld voodoowomen can deliberately create moderately powerful gods for a specific purpose.
Despite his deserved scepticism, several of pratchett s books have been adapted as television series or specials, and movies are being planned. Generally speaking, witches are women and wizards are men. His life was spent spinning yarns as fantastical as they were funny. These centre around certain groups of characters, for example, the watch series centres around the ankhmorpork police force.
Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Terry pratchett was a true genius, and his books manage to be incredibly unique while at the same time using and parodying some of the most classic, most popular tropes of fiction. Carrot ironfoundersson is captain of the ankhmorpork. The discworld book series by multiple authors includes books the colour of magic, the light fantastic, equal rites, and several more.
Below is the order of when terry pratchett s discworld novels were originally released. The colour of magic the light fantastic equal rites mort sourcery wyrd sisters pyramids guards. Traditional or a curated list, heres our recommendation for a discworld reading order based on terry pratchetts huuuuuge series. However, the first discworld novel the colour of magic was divided into books, as is pyramids. All the latest news and discussions about terry pratchett s books, discworld, events and more register here for the official terry pratchett forums. Terry pratchett was born on april 28, 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england as terence david john pratchett. 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. However the books are entirely suitable no sex and very little violence but best left until the child is a bit older. Discworld series in order terry pratchett fictiondb. This series is a parody of the fantasy cliches and stereotypes, full of realworld analogies and references.
Terry pratchett discworld is plit into several miniseries based on the main characters. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be read and enjoyed without reading them in order phew. The carnegie medal, locus awards, the mythopoetic award, ala notable books for children, ala best books for young adults, book sense 76 pick, prometheus award and the british fantasy award. The protagonist of the novel is sir samuel vimes, commander of the ankhmorpork city watch. A teaser for a cosgrove hall channel 4 animated series that unfortunately never came to be. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. We have been supplying official, licenced discworld merchandise featuring the artwork of paul kidby for over twenty years. The series is set in a fictional world known as discworld.
Equal rites starts the witches series, although it doesnt include most of the cast beyond granny weatherwax, so wyrd sisters might well be. The good news is, his discworld stories are amazing and you can enjoy them any time. Great whodunitconspiracy stories that feature the ankhmorpork city watch, the citys police force, lord vetinari, the cities patrician, and a variety of cameos from the other arcs. Most of the time, they work hard, use common sense and their brand of psychology called headology. Terry pratchett lived in england with his family, and spent too much time at his word processor. Night watch placed second in the annual locus poll for best fantasy novel. See the complete discworld series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Im sorry to say that terry pratchett died in march 2015. He was a writer and actor, known for mort, good omens 2019 and the wee free men. The complete series list for discworld terry pratchett. Sir terry pratchett left us, far too early, in march 2015.