Sir terry pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling discworld series, the first of which, the colour of magic, was published in 1983. Browse audiobooks written by terry pratchett sorted by. The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchetts wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. He also talks about how being a knight can come in useful and how to go about making your own sword. The first book in terry pratchett s bestselling discworld series. Three years after terry pratchett published the color of magic, the first discworld book, he published the second, the light fantastic, having decided convincingly that this was a worthwhile project. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. The plot is unlike in the color of magic concentrated on one thing. Calibre audio brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. The sun rose slowly, as if it wasnt sure it was worth all the effort. The light fantastic is the second book in terry pratchetts discworld series. In all, he was the author of fifty bestselling books. Terry pratchett admitted once that if he had stayed in the same environment of the colour of magic and the light fantastic people would say whatever happened to terry pratchett i think sir terry flexed his literary muscles with his third book, equal rites.
The light fantastic by terry pratchett, 9780552128483, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Early in the book it becomes apparent that great atuin, the giant turtle that carries the discworld is set a new course that leads it directly into a red star. The light fantastic by terry pratchett librarything. In the light fantastic only one individual can save the worl.
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. Books by terry pratchett 42 books calibre audio library. The light fantastic is the second book in terry pratchetts disc world fantasy series. The light fantastic is the sequel to the color of magic, terry pratchett s first discworld novel. Listen to the light fantastic discworld novel 2 by terry pratchett available from rakuten kobo. The light fantastic is a comic fantasy novel by terry pratchett, the second of the discworld series. Since selling his first novel, the carpet people, at about fifteen years of age, pratchett has written over 50 bestselling fantasy novels for both adults and school kids, winning. Written by terry pratchett, narrated by tony robinson. The discworld novels by terry pratchett are the funniest.
Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Part of pratchetts famous and comic discworld saga and sequel to the colour of magic. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive. The light fantastic is a direct sequal to the colour of magic. Buy the light fantastic on amazon yep im an affiliate. It was published on 2 june 1986, the first printing being of 1,034 copies. Author and national treasure sir terry pratchett joins simon to discuss his latest novel snuff.
It follows the adventures of the failed wizard, rincewind, and his tourist friend, twoflower. You can get into the release by writing an interesting, original or funny comment. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The light fantastic is the sequel to the color of magic, terry pratchetts first discworld novel. Though the action in the light fantastic takes over immediately following the events in the first book, rincewind has fallen reading sir terry. The first book though good had some structural problems, but the sequel is much more like the pratchett i remember. The title, taken from a poem by john milton, in which it refers referred to dancing lightly with extravagance the events of the novel are a direct continuation of those in the preceding book, the colour of magic the. I read this entire series several decades ago, and now im rereading them. Certainly, anyone who likes douglas adams books will certainly like terry pratchett s books. Terry pratchett the light fantastic the graphic novel first u.
The light fantastic is the sequel to pratchetts first discworld book the color of magic, and i definitely think its better. The light fantastic terry pratchett books discworld novels. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. The light fantastic ebook by terry pratchett rakuten kobo. Sir terence david john pratchett obe 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works.
The book has a plot that is a bit more focused and consistent than the. The discworld needs saving and only rincewind can do it something to do with one of the 8 great spells slinking around in his head. The unseen university collection discworld hardback library, band 2 terry pratchett isbn. I suppose if one prefers nonfiction or romance, one might not appreciate terry pratchett s offerings. Terry pratchetts profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of mark twain, kurt vonnegut, douglas adams, and carl. The light fantastic 2nd edition terry pratchett books. Terry pratchetts work is full of references, allusions, parodies and injokes. Read the light fantastic discworld novel 2 by terry pratchett available from rakuten kobo. The light fantastic is the second discworld book, the second that follows rincewind and twoflower, and a direct sequel to the cliffhanger at the end of the colour of magic. Listen to the light fantastic audiobook by terry pratchett, narrated by nigel planer. That rare event, a comedy sequel to the colour of magic, 1983 that is twistier, plottier, and funnier than its predecessor.
Written by terry pratchett, narrated by nigel planer. The light fantastic catch up with rincewind, twoflower and the luggage as they plummet over the edge of the world in terry pratchetts second discworld novel and face encounters with creatures the. Download audiobooks by terry pratchett at and save. I had to make a book trailer for school and here it is. While each of the discworld books is written to be read independently of any others, the light fantastic is a lot more enjoyable. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital. The sidesplitting sequel to the color of magic, the light fantastic by new york times bestselling author sir terry pratchett takes readers on another offbeat journey with bumbling wizard. Hundreds of such references have been collected in the annotated pratchett file apf. As discworld begins to move toward the new red star in the sky, rincewind is obsessed by the spell in his head.
The light fantastic audiobook terry pratchett audible. When the red star lights the sky rincewind the wizard will come looking for onions. 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. The light fantastic audiobook by terry pratchett 9781407032030. The light fantastic by terry pratchett read by nigel planer. Terry pratchett audio books sir terence david john pratchett, who is popularly known as terry pratchett, was born in 1948 in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. Terry pratchett, nigel planer, random house audiobooks. Come on come on entertainment channel with experiments, jokes and jelly characters. Namely colour of magiclight fantastic, the hogfather, and going postal. Discworld novel 2 audiobook written by terry pratchett.
The two authors have the same kind of brilliant, offbeat imagination and sense of humor. Terry pratchett booklist terry pratchett message board. This was the first book of his that i read many years ago, followed by the light fantastic, but, after that, i read them in random order, as i would find them. Buy terry pratchett discworld novel audio books 20 by terry pratchett online from the works. The light fantastic follows on after the introduction of rincewind and twoflower in the previous novel the colour of magic. Although the scythe isnt preeminent among the weapons of war, anyone who has been on the wrong end of, say, a peasants revolt will know that in skilled hands it is fearsome. Terry pratchett discworld novel audio books 20 by. Three years after terry pratchett published the color of magic, the first discworld book, he published the second, the light fantastic, having decided convincingly that this was a worthwhile.
Topics flat world terry pratchett collection opensource. Buy the light fantastic audio book by terry pratchett online from the works. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain injury.
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