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Biography for Stephen Briggs Terry Pratchett is fifty and lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire, where he answers letters in a desperate attempt to find time to write. He used to grow carnivorous plants but now they've taken over the greenhouse and he avoids going in. He feels it may be time to get a life, since apparently they're terribly useful. Carpe Jugulum is the twenty-third novel in his phenomenally successful Discworld series. Biography for Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire and says he 'doesn't want to get a life, because it feels as though he's trying to lead three already'. He was appointed OBE in 1998. He is the author of the phenomenally successful Discworld series and his trilogy for young readers, The Bromeliad, is scheduled to be adapted into a spectacular animated movie. His first Discworld novel for children, THE AMAZING MAURICE AND HIS EDUCATED RODENTS, was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A map of the Discworld.A Discworld series tie-in mapbook with fold out map. Go beyond the novels to discover more about the fantastically funny and gloriously inventive world of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.The ultimate companion for any fan of Sir Terry Pratchett's phenomenal Discworld, mapped in meticulous detail for the very first time. A beautiful gift edition, which folds out into a gloriously expansive artefact, complete with booklet full of essential information. The perfect way to bring Discworld to life!'If you are a Discworld fan then this is a must for your collection!' -- ***** Reader review'My man is an absolute Terry Pratchett manic fan and he was over the moon with this, like a kid at Christmas' -- ***** Reader review'With glorious illustrations and stylish comments from the genius himself this really is worth buying' -- ***** Reader review'Funny! Screechingly funny!' -- ***** Reader review'Superb quality, amazing workmanship. They say you can't map a sense of humour, but Terry Pratchett did it again. Wonderful' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************** ***********************************They said it couldn't be done. Well, it has been done, proving them wrong once again.After years of research, cunningly contrived in as many minutes, the Discworld has its map. It takes full account of the historic and much documented expeditions of the Discworld's fated (or at least fated) explorers- General Sir Roderick Purdeigh, Lars Larsnephew, Llamedos Jones, Lady Alice Venturi, Ponce da Quirm and, of course, Venter Borass.Now travellers on this circular world can see it all- from Klatch to the Ramtops, from Cori Celesti to the Circle Sea, from Genua to Bhangbhangduc. The great cities of Hunghung, Pseudopolis, Al Khali and, of course, Ankh-Morpork are placed with loving care upon this world which is carried through space by Great A'Tuin.A deluxe and stunning gift edition with pull-out booklet and fold-out map - the ultimate present for every Discworld fan who has ever dreamed of seeing the world of Sir Terry Pratchett come to life. By the author of "The Streets of Ankh-Morpork" and "The Discworld Companion". This pack contains a detailed map, in colour, of the Discworld, plus a booklet with lots of wacky facts and figures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780552143240
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