Pratchetts first novel, the carpet people, was published in 1971. Born terence david john pratchett in beaconsfield, england, in april 1948, terry pratchett was, at school, a proficient student who showed adeptness for writing and the english language. If you dont know it, i highly encourage you to explore it. Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. A novel long earth by terry pratchett, stephen baxter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. 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. Deaths experiments with being human are both laughoutloud and incredibly poignant at times, while the complex interweaving of themes and ideas between the novels. The 41 discworld novels can be read in any order, and we have created two.
A suggested reading order for the discworld books of terry pratchett with quotes from the books. Now that you have terry pratchett reading order let me tell you one secret. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading. Pratchett began writing the discworld series in 1983 to have fun. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the. He wrote bbc radios first truly interactive radio drama, collaborated with sir paul. 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. The discworld novels in chronological order by publication date 1. Terry pratchett was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire.
He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone novels. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Mar 23, 2007 terry pratchett talking about his books on the first german discworld convention. If i put commander vimes in a situation that has gone very very bad, a lot of interesting things will happen. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a. Terry pratchett was a true genius, and his books manage to be incredibly unique while at the same time using and parodying some of the most classic, most popular tropes of fiction. But of course, since some discworld novels follow the same character as is the case for rincewind, death or the watch you might want to read those mini series in order, and. These centre around certain groups of characters, for example, the watch series centres around the ankhmorpork police force. Terry might be gone but his words live on, and as new editions of his precious books are published and new works dedicated to his world are revealed well have them available here for your perusal be sure to look out for exclusive gifts or giveaways with selected titles. Many consider pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. Neil gaiman on terry pratchett and writing, in conversation with michael chabon duration. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series. 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.
Terry pratchett talking about his books on the first german discworld convention. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. They all take place in the same world, and all the characters pop up and make cameos in each others stories, but it doesnt really matter. Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs.
Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. Author of over fifty bestselling fantasy novels for adults and young adults, sir terence david john pratchett is better known as terry pratchett. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. This story arc is arguably one of the most popular, largely due to the strong character development. Terry pratchett is the pseudonym for the novelist sir terence david john prachett who hails from beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england.
Terry pratchett as byatt is a fan, calling him a great storyteller, and splendidly inventive with the english language. Oct, 2009 a collection of short fiction from terry pratchett, spanning the whole of his writing career from schooldays to discworld and the present day. He had his first story published when he was just thirteen, and after leaving school at seventeen to become a journalist he continued writing, publishing his first novel, the carpet people, in 1971 and going on to produce the phenomenally successful discworld series as well as numerous other books, winning many awards and. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. Philip beardy ardagh is the awardwinning author of the eddie dickens adventures, currently available in over 30 languages. Sep 24, 2014 fellow scifi novelist neil gaiman on the inner rage that drives his ailing friends writing. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. In honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchetts discworld.
The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. In the four decades since his first book appeared in print, terry pratchett has become one of the worlds bestselling and bestloved authors. Despite his discipline as a writer, terry doesnt plan, so how does he approach his books. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Welcome to terry pratchetts discworld a world as flat as a pancake resting on the back of four elephants, standing on a tortoise, flying through space. 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. The author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded.
In 41 novels, published over 31 years pratchett created an entire universe with a rich and diverse cast of characters. Great whodunitconspiracy stories that feature the ankhmorpork city watch, the citys police force, lord vetinari, the cities patrician, and a variety of cameos from the other arcs. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be read and enjoyed without reading them in order phew. There are over 40 books in the discworld series, of which four are written for children. I love terry pratchett anyway, but this trilogy made it possible to consider the development of death as a character in his writing and was both fascinating and handy as a result. Terry pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter. He had his first story published when he was just thirteen, and after leaving school at seventeen to become a journalist he continued writing, publishing his first novel, the carpet people, in 1971 and going on to produce the phenomenally successful discworld series as well as numerous other books, winning many awards. But bear in mind that the first two, the colour of magic and the light fantastic, were written before pratchett really found his voice, and are lighter and more uneven in tone.
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. He was a member of his schools debating team, as well as a contributor to the school magazine. There are 47 books in the series, several short stories, and supplemental books like the science of discworld, wheres my cow, and the world of poo. Fellow scifi novelist neil gaiman on the inner rage that drives his ailing friends writing. Here lies the complete and definitive list of author sir terry pratchett s books and series in alphabetical order. Mar, 2015 in honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchetts discworld. Terry pratchett books list of books by author terry pratchett. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books.
With thanks to graeme neill, who is behind the blog pratchett job, in which hes reading all of the discworld novels in chronological order and writing about each of them. Sir terence david john pratchett obe 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. Order of discworld books discworld is a universe and series of fantasy novels created by british author terry pratchett. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. For the past ten years, fantasy author terry pratchett has continued to be the bestselling living fiction author in britain, his novels accounting for 6. I thought to myself, this is a lie, but what a fabulous.
Complete order of terry pratchett books in publication order and chronological order. This saturday it will be a year since alzheimers stole terry pratchett from the world. Only the mind of terry pratchett could have come up with something as ambitious, allencompassing, magical, bonkers and brilliant as the discworld. Pratchett had his first short story published when he was 15 and had been writing ever since. Neil gaiman cool stuff essays essays by neil terry. Traditional discworld reading order there is the traditional discworld reading order, which is listed here, which is the order terry wrote them up until his death. The books arent labeled according to the series they belong to, and the books can be. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. The discworld series consists of several sub series.
Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on. Mar 12, 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. Let waterstones introduce you to some of the greatest and funniest characters in modern fiction. Witches abroad is the 12th discworld novel by sir terry pratchett. The books are essentially in chronological order, and. Generally i dont have a plan but i do have an instinct.
Terry pratchett s hilarious take on the faust legend stars many of the discworlds most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave eric wishing once more this time, quite. If you get this right, then the writing is a piece of cake. Aug 17, 2014 the author of the discworld series most recently, raising steam read the wind in the willows and just exploded. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled the carpet people, appeared in 1971 from the publisher colin smythe. Terry pratchetts wild unattached footnotes to life 1990 article for charity magazine, 1 july 1990 forthcoming items to look out for. He is best known for his discworld series of 41 novels. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett. There are over 40 books in the series, and ive read them all many more than once. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. A collection of short fiction from terry pratchett, spanning the whole of his writing career from schooldays to discworld and the present day. The thing about discworld is that you dont necessarily have to read his books in order.
Sir terry pratchett, reading oder and quotes about the discworld books. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. Jun 28, 2011 terry pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a secondhand typewriter. Terry pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. But what he gets is rincewind, the discs most incompetent wizard, and rincewinds luggage the worlds most dangerous travel accessory into the bargain. We mark the occasion with a beginners guide to his most enduring creation, the 41book discworld series. He was born in the year 1948 april 28 to david and eileen pratchett. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic fantasy novel series. You might want to start with equal rites and then work back to the first two later. If youre not sure where to start, try our book generator and find the perfect terry pratchett book for you.
From 1983 to 2015, the discworld was the main satiricalparody fantasy series written by english author terry pratchett rip. In honor of terry pratchett, i want to share with everyone, one of my favorite places in all the worlds terry pratchett s discworld. Browse the latest terry pratchett books and preorder upcoming titles with our comprehensive range of new publications. Traditional or a curated list, heres our recommendation for a discworld reading order based on terry pratchetts huuuuuge series. In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. A quick internet search for discworld reading order. There are over 40 books in the discworld series, of. Order of writing is fine, and pretty much matches the internal chronology. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books.
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