The Light Fantastic: Discworld: The Unseen University Collection
Pratchett, Terry
ISBN 10: 1473205336 ISBN 13: 9781473205338
Published by Gollancz, 2014
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Light Fantastic
From the Publisher: The Funniest And Most Unorthodox Fantasy In This Or Any Other Galaxy
A sequel to The Colour of Magic
"Unalloyed delight" - Guardian
"Marvellous sequel to The Colour of Magic pure fantastic delight" - Time Out
"Dropping off the edge of their world does not seem to have done Rincewind, Twoflower or Luggage any harm ... Excellent" - SFF Books
"Good fun is had by all in one of the most hilarious romps in ages" - Erg
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Title: The Light Fantastic: Discworld: The Unseen ...
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication Date: 2014
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