The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading order. Here is a suggested reading order, from the lspace web a terry pratchett discworld web site. The colour of magic is the first book, but some people. The books always start with this perpetually unlucky wizard. Discworld is a series of fantasy books written by sir terry pratchett. This sub is dedicated to the weird and wonderful discworld and sir terry pratchett. It was introduced in the fifth elephant and has become the discworlds first network telecommunications network.
Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Pratchett quit working at cegb and decided to become a fulltime author in 1987. A fan adaptation of mort was created in 2001 by orange cow productions. It was introduced in the fifth elephant and has become the discworld s first network telecommunications network. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. It is a large chest made of sapient pearwood a magical, intelligent plant which is nearly extinct, impervious to magic, and only grows in a few places outside the agatean empire, generally on sites of very old magic, such as indian burial grounds and ancient monolithic sites. Mort was the first book rumoured to be put on the big screen, and already subject of talk in 1992 on alt. Reading them randomly actually kinda works because his stories are crazy, fun and chaotic and they. Terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. The colour of magic and the light fantastic hardcover may 22, 1999. 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.
Terry pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels. Carrot reminds vimes why he became a policeman in the first place, and vimes. Is the colour of magic a good introduction to terry pratchett.
Pratchett sponsored a biennial award for unpublished science fiction novelists, the terry pratchett first novel award. By this time he had already written four discworld novels. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic 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. Terry pratchett audio books, best sellers, author bio. Note that a tenuous connection is okay, but there must be some connection. Im sorry to say that terry pratchett died in march 2015. Generally, the following books are recommended to start with. Mar, 2015 complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels march, 2015 march, 2015 by jd shipengrover comments. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. When first he wrote the colour of magic in 1983, youd have to call him. I went off on a tangent with the night watch novels at one point, but once you have your feet in the discworld, moving from group to group isnt too hard.
The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series. The clacks in terry pratchetts discworld novels is a network of semaphore towers stretching along the sto plains, into the ramtops and across the unnamed continent to genua. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels march, 2015 march, 2015 by jd shipengrover comments. Author terry pratchett is a wonderful cross between douglas adams, piers anthony, and mark twain, and his discworld novels are full of great fun, inventiveness, and wicked satire. Fortunately, he doesnt succeed in raising any devils, but he does raise rincewind the most incompetent wizard in the universe and the luggage the worlds most dangerous travel accessory.
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. They are four inches tall, brave, stubborn and resourceful. The clacks in terry pratchett s discworld novels is a network of semaphore towers stretching along the sto plains, into the ramtops and across the unnamed continent to genua. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. In 2011 the award was won jointly by david logan for half sick of shadows and michael logan for apocalypse cow. Terry pratchett was an excellent english writer of comical fantasy novels. It has also spawned several computer games and many tv adaptations.
Spoilers for any other book are allowed in comments, tagged or not. His 2011 discworld novel snuff became the thirdfastestselling hardback adultreadership novel since records began in the uk, selling 55,000 copies in the first three days. Terry pratchetts final discworld novel races to no 1 in book charts this article is more than 4 years old the shepherds crown, the 41st book in his muchloved fantasy series, sells more than. However, the first discworld novel the colour of magic was divided into. Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. The 41 discworld novels can be read in any order, and we have created two. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. The color of magic is the first story in the series. The colour of magic terry pratchett books discworld novels. A tribute to terry pratchett by his agent, the man who. Pratchett battled alzheimers disease for years after announcing it online in 2007. Colour of magic, light fantastic first thus by pratchett, terry isbn.
All the latest news and discussions about terry pratchetts books, discworld, events and more register here for the official terry pratchett forums. 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. Chronologically the obvious route is to read the books in order of publication. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic series. In 1983, he wrote his first discworld novel the colour of magic which was published by his friend colin smythe. Reason being, thats what i was told, so i bought the first two books, was thoroughly disappointed, and didnt get back to the series for years later. The luggage is a fictional object that appears in several of the discworld novels by terry pratchett. The prize is a publishing contract with his publishers transworld.
The last book written by terry pratchett was the shepherds crown, which was release posthumously in august 2015. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. Mar 09, 2016 this saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett from the world. Terry pratchetts final discworld novel races to no 1 in book. Terry pratchett is the author of more than thirty novels, including the apocalyptic farce good omens, which was cowritten with neil gaiman. We mark the occasion with a beginners guide to his most enduring creation, the 41 book discworld series. Terrys twentysecond discworld novel and first hardcover to be published by transworlds doubleday imprint the last continent definitely not about australia, but just vaguely australian was published at the beginning of may 1998 and was twelve weeks in the no. Terry pratchett was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire.
The colour of magic features the wizards of unseen university, dragons, demons, and unlikely heroes in the shape of a failed student of magic, a hostile box with hundreds. The sea and the little fishes is a discworld novella terry pratchett s profoundly irreverent, in the light fantastic only one individual can on discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his terry pratchett s profoundly irreverent novels when last seen, the singularly inept wizard kingdoms wobble, crowns topple and knives. Which is the best terry pratchett book to start with. You can start from any of the seven red arrows which one depends on your personal taste. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. Discworld companion books discworld maps the science of discworld subseries. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The discworld books were written by no other else than sir terence david john pratchett. Byatt the color of magic and the light fantasticthe first two volumes of terry pratchett s phenomenally successful, new york times bestselling discworld seriesare now available in this special anniversary graphic novel edition.
For more information click here for wikipedia or here for the official site of terry pratchett. Pratchett was a journalist for some years and of all his satires on the birth of realworld phenomena in the discworld, this feels the most accurate. Terry pratchetts final discworld novel races to no 1 in. The first discworld novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983, after which pratchett wrote an average of two books a year. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. He has been focused on his discworld series since 1983 with nearly 40 books in the series. Mar 19, 2015 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 shimmer here is pretty, you guessed it, magical. When terry wrote the first discworld novel in 1983 he didnt know. The first ever novel in terry pratchetts discworld series introduces us to the landscape and characters of this literary universe in a fantastic romp around the discworld. When first he wrote the colour of magic in 1983, youd have to call him optimistic to expect 40 bestselling sequels. This saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett. He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone novels. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues.
Pratchett had his first short story published when he was 15 and had been writing ever since. Several books are adapted to the theatre, tv or film or are planned to be. This book did so well in the market that the bbc decided to broadcast a series on it in 1985. The colour of magic paperback book cover by terry pratchett. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Discworld is more complicated and satisfactory than oz. The colour of magic is the first book in the discworld series, and gives a pretty good intro to the whole world. While the system structure is that of a telegraph, elements of it are often described as similar to the. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the alzheimers. Personally i would choose the witches noved first, but sk.
One of his greatest works is the discworld series which comprise of over 40 books. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. The good news is, his discworld stories are amazing and you can enjoy them any time. This saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett from the world. Posts must be related in some way to discworld or sir terry pratchett. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic fantasy novel series. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude. Strikingly illustrated and painstakingly adapted, the discworld graphic novels brings. A terry pratchett bibliography originally derived from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia on 3 july 2005 and ppints bibliography, mucked about with since then.
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. Having read these two stories together again as one book,im happy to say i was right. Contents fine no ownership marks second print with number line ending in a 2. He lives behind a keyboard in wiltshire and says he doesnt want to get a life, because it feels as though hes trying to lead three already. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett. 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.
The color of magic twoflower is the first tourist who decides to visit the city of ankhmorpork for fun, accompanied by his hundredlegged. 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. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. The books can be read in any order but for ease we have created two downloadable lists for you that will help you to fully explore the stories and characters of discworld. Although pratchetts vast fictional realm is not yet fully developed in this first discworld novel, it is already extraordinary and extraordinarily funny. In honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchetts discworld. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. This lists the discworld books in order by publication date, and is perfect for readers who want to. A tribute to terry pratchett by his agent, the man who first published him in 1971 angloirish publisher colin smythe on his relationship with the discworld author, who died last week, and his. Imagine that all around you, hidden from sight, there are thousands of tiny people. You have 2 choice when deciding on a reading order for discworld novels. Sep 03, 2015 terry pratchetts final discworld novel races to no 1 in book charts this article is more than 4 years old the shepherds crown, the 41st book in his muchloved fantasy series, sells more than. We mark the occasion with a beginners guide to his most enduring creation, the 41book discworld series. In the first book of my discworld series, published more than 26 years ago, i introduced death as a character.