Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
A truly unmissable, beautifully illustrated collection of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series.
INCLUDES THE NEWLY DISCOVERED SHORT STORY
'A treasure trove glistening with lost gems' Financial Times
From one of the world's best-loved storytellers, a truly unmissable collection of rediscovered stories, written under a pseudonym in the 1970s and 80s. These early tales hint at the worlds Terry would go on to create, containing all his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination.
Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork.
'A new Pratchett! Clear the bestseller decks: this book is heading for the top' Guardian
'This delightful collection is inventive, entertaining and a little quirky, often with a twisty end' Independent
About the Author
Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.
www.terrypratchettbooks.com
Reviews
You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them - funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable * Daily Mail *
Terry Pratchett's short tales from the 70s and 80s reveal a young talent bursting with invention and wit... there's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist * Observer *
Funny, fantastical and slyly smart * Mail on Sunday *
A new Pratchett! Clear the bestseller decks: this book is heading for the top. * Guardian *
Shows the beginnings of one of the UK's best fantasy writers... A treat for seasoned fans and newcomers * The Sun, Pick of the Week ***** *
Book Information
ISBN 9781804992593
Author Terry Pratchett
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Penguin (Transworld)
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 15mm
