The colour of magic is the first, and obviously the oldest, of the now infamous discworld series. 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. When terry wrote the first discworld novel in 1983 he didnt know how. Some of his notable works include discworld, good omens and many others. 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. Its interesting that i shall wear midnight 2010 was written by a man. Discworld by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks passion for books. Signed, without inscription, by author on the full title page. The colour of magic by terry pratchett, first edition. Pdf going postal book discworld free download 394 pages. As detrituss biggest fangirl, i was much with the glee. 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 series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015. 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. Why barbara spear webster given a in memory of on murder she wrote. I have since read the other witches novels, but i still think this one is the best. This is the first discworld book published by terry pratchett. A first edition, first printing published by colin smythe in 1983. Discworld by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks. He has been focused on his discworld series since 1983 with nearly 40 books in the series. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled the carpet people, appeared in 1971 from the publisher colin smythe. Science of discworld book series 4 books all formats kindle edition.
The light fantastic 2nd edition terry pratchett books. 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. The discworld novels in chronological order by publication date 1. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 243 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The novels of this series are based on the comic fantasy genre and are written by english novelist terry pratchett. Terry pratchetts discworld series in a collection of beautiful hardback editions with glorious book cover illustrations by discworld emporium collaborator joe mclaren. 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. No remainder mark, no previous owner markings or inscriptions, not price clipped, not a book club edition, not an exlib. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett. More information about this seller contact this seller 27. And while rincewinds books came first they are some of the hardest just to pick up and read. 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. Indeed, he referred to the first couple of books as essays in the craft. A remarkable fortyfirst discworld novel starring all your favourite witches, feegles, elves and an.
A beginners guide to terry pratchetts discworld the conversation. Discworld is a universe and series of fantasy novels created by british author terry pratchett. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Free download or read online equal rites pdf epub discworld series book. The discworld novels can be read in any order so, if youre not sure where to start. The colour of magic by pratchett terry and a great selection of related. As well as being the first book in the discworld series, it was also the first book in the wizard rincewinds series of adventures. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect, spine perfect. 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. There are more discworld books that are not novels. This saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett from the. 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. Terry pratchetts wit is very similar to douglas adams, but he has written about 50 books.
The original british editions of the first 26 novels, up to thief of time 2001, had cover art. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 394 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Begun by terry pratchetts first publishers gollancz, and now continued by penguin random house, the discworld collectors library. The discworld is a series of 40 different novels published from 1983 up to 20. Terrys latest book, nation, a nondiscworld standalone ya novel was published in october of 2008 and was an instant new york times. The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. A great parody of midsummer nights dream with extra imagination. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. Night watch is the 27th, or 28th depending on how you count them book in terry pratchetts discworld series. Below, youll find all 41 discworld novels in the order they were published. Collin smythe published pratchetts first novel, a satirical fantasy that, was titled carpet people, in the year 1971. 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. The colour of magic by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in paperback format.
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. Pdf equal rites book discworld free download 228 pages. What book was first published in the world answers. Gurps discworld was the first book to include gurps lite in it. In a fine unclipped wrapper without the overprint on the front flap.
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. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading. 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. Below is the order of when terry pratchetts discworld novels were originally released. This book did so well in the market that the bbc decided to broadcast a series on it in 1985. It is the first novel about the ankhmorpork city watch. Sometimes, the same main characters are used in several books to create a story arc. Signed and inscribed to emmawithout whom this bookwould not have beenpossible. Pratchett has described it as an attempt to do for the classical fantasy universe what blazing saddles did for westerns. I was aged about 10 and a friend of my mum had leant me the nome trilogy which id loved. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 357 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. The discworld is a flat disc, which rests on the backs of 4 elephants. Buy terry pratchetts last discworld book, and final tiffany aching adventure.
Since that time, there have been over 40 books in the discworld series, including companion books, map books, quiz books, diaries and science books. The discworld collectors library terry pratchett books. This is the first discworld book where there has been any sort of real focus on trolls and troll culture. In 1983, he wrote his first discworld novel the colour of magic which was published by his friend colin smythe. In the first novel of the series, the color of magic, the writer introduces the. Pratchett has worked for several years as a press officer and a journalist, writing during his spare time. The discworld books follow lots of different characters and storylines.
Terry pratchetts discworld series to be adapted by. He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone novels. 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. The first novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. The colour of magic 2nd edition terry pratchett books. Wintersmith terry pratchett books discworld novels. 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. The series is set in a fictional world known as discworld. The colour of magic second edition reprint hardback. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. The first discworld computer game borrowed heavily from guards. 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.
Published discworld books edit discworld wiki fandom. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by terry pratchett. Pratchett quit working at cegb and decided to become a fulltime author in 1987. There are 41 novels in total as well as short stories and guidebooks. The first of these two books was rereleased in september 2002 under the name of the discworld roleplaying. 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. Signed and inscribed to emmawithout whom this book would not have beenpossible. 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. Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. The book takes place in discworlds most famous city, ankhmorpork and a hill called holy wood. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by terry pratchett.
Terry pratchetts discworld coloring book book by terry. The colour of magic and the light fantastic are the first two novels of the diskworld by terry pratchett. 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. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. Pratchett had his first short story published when he was 15 and had been writing ever since. During this period, pratchett published a number of novels including the first installment in the discworld book. Free download or read online going postal pdf epub discworld series book. Free download or read online mort pdf epub discworld series book. First american edition, first printing with full number line. 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. If we shoot back to 1999 ten years after the book was first published i asked my dad to get me guards. The discworld books can be split up into several miniseries, based on the main characters. The colour of magiclight fantastic discworld emporium. Fortunately, lots and lots of libraries around the world hold these books.
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. He is a wizard who does not know any spells and tries to run away from everything. 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. Sep 04, 2008 what terry pratchett book should i read first. Complete order of discworld books in publication order and chronological order. The first printing of the british edition consisted of only 506 copies. The colour of magic is a 1983 comic fantasy novel by terry pratchett, and is the first book of the discworld series. From then until 2011, there was at least one discworld novel published every year. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series.
Pdf thief of time book discworld free download 357 pages. Its sequel, the light fantastic, coming out in 1986. Rincewind was the first main character in discworld books. Many consider pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. I asked for more and he offered me a selection of discworlds, including a newly published hardback pyramids. Gurps discworld was written by phil masters and terry pratchett. By this time he had already written four discworld novels. Free download or read online thief of time pdf epub discworld series book. I was on holiday in italy, and so wreatchedly ill i had too stay in my tent. A nice copy of this, the 40th discworld, book from a prolific enjoyable author.
Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the discworld. A lovely gift or acquisition for those beginning their discworld collections. Moving pictures is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, published in 1990, the tenth book in his discworld series. 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. 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. Raising steam by terry pratchett, first edition abebooks.
The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. 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. Discworld is a series of fantasy books by the english author terry pratchett 19482015. Pratchett sponsored a biennial award for unpublished science fiction novelists, the terry pratchett first novel award. 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. The wee free men is a 2003 comic fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, which takes place in his discworld setting. I guess you could say that the history of the discworld is my own history as a writer said terry. Other, oneoff books which are still discworld stories, but feature characters who dont usually take centre stage. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by terry pratchett. A discworld fable 1st first edition by terry pratchett published by harper voyager 2002 aa on.
The gurps lite rules were included as an appendix, meaning it was not necessary to purchase gurps basic in order to play. 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. The first book to be released in the discworld series was the colour of magic, which was released in 1983. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. 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.
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. Colour of magic by pratchett, first edition abebooks. He is bestknown for his popular and longrunning discworld series of comic fantasy novels. 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 light fantastic is the sequel to pratchetts first discworld book the color of magic, and i definitely think its better. The prize is a publishing contract with his publishers transworld.
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. A hat full of sky new edition terry pratchett discworld books. The discworld series began in 1983 with the colour of magic. Discworld simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In 2011 the award was won jointly by david logan for half sick of shadows and michael logan for apocalypse cow.