Discworld novels by terry pratchett books published order

The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. The wee free men books the childrens discworld series with tiffany aching and the nac mac feegle. Hisworld, this collectable book features an introduction by exhibition curator richard henry and a guide to some of the discworld s most memorable characters, all illustrated by paul kidby. These centre around certain groups of characters, for example, the watch series centres around the ankhmorpork police force. He is best known for his discworld series of 41 novels pratchett s first novel, the carpet people, was published in 1971. Launched to celebrate the new exhibition at salisbury museum, terry pratchett. Terry pratchett s discworld is a poignant reflection of the comedies, tragedies and oddities of the human condition, garnished with the magic of fantasy a mirror to our own world that will have you laughing, and crying out loud and often the same time.

Additionally, the discworld books is a lovely collection for readers of any age bracket. Although terry pratchett has abandoned nonstop satire in his discworld books after the light fantastic, wyrd sisters is as much a satire as it is a character and worldbuilding novel, this time taking some very solid shots at william shakespeare, macbeth, hamlet, the popular conceptions of witches, and even a bit of a riff on fairy tales. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic series. The discworld series consists of several sub series. The discworld novels in chronological order by publication date. 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.

In total, there are 41 discworld novels published over 32 years. The latest collaboration of discworld was making of the amazing maurice and his educated rodents into a feature film, the amazing maurice. Discworld fans are right to be nervous about the bbcs. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. From 1983 to 2015, the discworld was the main satiricalparody fantasy series written by english author terry pratchett rip. The discworld collectors library book collection terry. The discworld series contains the rincewind series, the tiffany aching series, the watch series, amongst others, and each have their own fanbases amongst the broader discworld fans. Oct 02, 2016 reading them randomly actually kinda works because his stories are crazy, fun and chaotic and they are not part of a series, the characters are different in every book, but my preference is still to read discworld novels by publishing date. Companion publications include eleven short stories some only loosely related to the discworld, four popular science books, and a number of supplementary books and reference guides. Esmerelda esme weatherwax also granny weatherwax or mistress weatherwax is a fictional character from terry pratchett s discworld series. The discworld is a series of 40 different novels published from 1983 up to 20. Night watch is a fantasy novel by british writer terry pratchett, the 29th book in his discworld series, published in 2002.

Terry pratchetts discworld books by publishing date. Aug 30, 2017 the unfinished books of sir terry pratchett have been destroyed by a steamroller, following the late fantasy novelists wishes. 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. I dont want to talk much about the books published after 2007, the year of sir terrys diagnosis with a form of alzheimers. Sir terence david john pratchett 28 april 1948 12 march 2015 was an english humorist, satirist, and author of comical fantasy novels. Reading them randomly actually kinda works because his stories are crazy, fun and chaotic and they are not part of a series, the characters are different in every book, but my preference is still to read discworld novels by publishing date. I got into discworld in 98 or 99, and let me tell you, it was a lot harder to get a complete set back then. All the discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world which sits on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle. Traditional or a curated list, heres our recommendation for a discworld reading order based on terry pratchetts huuuuuge series. Complete order of discworld books in publication order and chronological.

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. 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 s discworld books by publishing date. Sir terry pratchett was the author of over fifty bestselling books. Apr 28, 2020 terry pratchett left fans with more than 40 discworld novels with most popular ones being mort, small goda and wyrd sisters. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. A terry pratchett bibliography originally derived from wikipedia, the free. Although this world may look and sound completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues.

Upgrade your discworld collection and beautify your bookshelves with the discworld collectors library. The librarians cited nine discworld novels published from 1983 to 2004 and observed that pratchetts tales of discworld have won over generations of teen readers with intelligence, heart, and undeniable wit. Terry pratchett lived in england with his family, and spent too much time at his word processor. The light fantastic, published in 1986, follows closely behind, and of all the discworld novels it is the only true sequel to an earlier work. Discworld is a comedic fantasy book series by the british author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the back of a giant turtle, great atuin. Explore the richest, the funniest, the most detailed fantasy world in the history of literature. The discworld series terry pratchett books discworld. There are also the extraneous materials the maps, diaries, graphic novels, quizbooks. There is the traditional discworld reading order, which is listed here, which is the order terry wrote them up until his death. Pratchett passed away in 2015, but his impeccable stories are alive. Tiffany is a trainee witch whose growth into her job forms one of the many arcs in the discworld series. Paul kidby, sir terry pratchett s artist of choice, designed the uk covers for the discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the definitive portfolio volume the art of discworld. Sourcery, a hilarious mix of magic, mayhem, and luggage, is the fifth book in terry pratchett s classic fantasy discworld series rincewind, the legendarily inept wizard, has returned after falling off the edge of the world.

Many consider pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. I started around reaper man because that was the book that had been published when i was the right age to be given them as gifts. Childrens books terry pratchett discworld emporium. The recommended reading order of the books is given in the article reading order. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels. She is the selfappointed guardian of her small country, and frequently defends it against supernatural powers. Five years after releasing the color of magic, terry pratchett became a fulltime writer.

During this period, pratchett published a number of novels including the first installment in the discworld book series, the color of magic that was published in the year 1983. What order should i be reading the discworld books in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pratchett quit working at cegb and decided to become a fulltime author in 1987. Our recommendations show up in alphabetical order, hit refresh. The books can be read in any order but for ease we have created two downloadable lists for you. Terry pratchett is the pseudonym for the novelist sir terence david john prachett who hails from beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. This book did so well in the market that the bbc decided to broadcast a series on it in 1985. Making money discworld by terry pratchett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry. Discworld reading order downloable guides sir terry pratchett.

Discworld reading order guides a suggested reading order for the discworld books of terry pratchett terry pratchett discworld order of books. 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. He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone. He has also written several childrens novels and other standalone novels. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and his discworld books have become truly iconic. The american editions, published by harper collins, used their own cover art. However, i have not read the series in chronological fashion but in a rather haphazard manner which probably serves as some sort of model for chaos theory. The discworld series began in 1983 with the colour of magic. The discworld is a flat disc, which rests on the backs of 4 elephants. In 2017 the estate of sir terry pratchett, the salisbury museum and illustrator paul kidby joined forces to present the award winning terry pratchett. The books frequently parody, or at least borrow ideas from, j. By this time he had already written four discworld novels. 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 first two books in the discworld series, the colour of magic, and the light fantastic, feature the hapless wizard rincewind as he travels with two flower and.

She is the main character in the wee free men, a hat full of sky, wintersmith, i shall wear midnight and the. 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. Published discworld books edit discworld wiki fandom. Terry pratchett s books about ankh morporks city watch have been adapted into a punk rock thriller and some are not happy alison flood fri 17 jan 2020 08. Below is the order in which terry pratchett s novels have been released in. Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015.

From the wee free men, to terry s last book the shepherds crown, join the big wee hag and a cast of feegles, bad fairies, and fellow witches for adventures on discworld. See the complete discworld series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Since that time, there have been over 40 books in the discworld series, including companion books, map books, quiz books, diaries and science books. Terry pratchett will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature guardian the discworld is very much like our own if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is. Terry pratchett s light fantastic is the second in his acclaimed discworld series.

The book is signed boldly on the title page for colour of magic by terry pratchett. Where to start with terry pratchett s discworld series is published by lincoln michel in electric literature reading order for the discworld books. Lovecraft and william shakespeare, as well as mythology, folklore and. Discworld novel 19 discworld novels pratchett, terry. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. If you dont know it, i highly encourage you to explore it. The series is set in a fictional world known as discworld. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels. Complete list of terry pratchetts discworld novels hanging. In hindsight, i wish i had started from the beginning and gone in order, to experience the development of the discworld from a satire of fantasy into a satire in fantasy.

Chronologically the obvious route is to read the books in order of publication. 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. Hisworld exhibition taking visitors to the heart of the world of the discworld creator. Terry pratchett s discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making.

In 1983, he wrote his first discworld novel the colour of magic which was published by his friend colin smythe. In the bbcs big read, five discworld books were in the top 100, and a total of fifteen in the top 200. 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. Discworld tiffany aching series this is where the dragons went. Discworld companion books discworld maps the science of discworld sub series. Order of discworld books discworld is a universe and series of fantasy novels created by british author terry pratchett. There are over 40 books in the series, and ive read them all many more than once. If you dont want to read discworld in publicationr order then the most recommended novels to start enjoying terry pratchetts series are mort and guards. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Following terry pratchetts death on march 12, 2015 it was announced that the shepherds crown would be the last published discworld novel. Here lies the complete and definitive list of author sir terry pratchett s books and series in alphabetical order. As with most of the recent discworld novels, terry pratchett takes a few satirical jabs at elements of our society. 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.

Only the mind of terry pratchett could have come up with something as ambitious, allencompassing, magical, bonkers and brilliant as the discworld. Terry pratchett docudrama reveals moment author realised he was dead. Tiffany aching is a fictional character in terry pratchett s satirical discworld series of fantasy novels. These beautiful hardback editions of terry pratchett s discworld books feature canvas effect covers with metallic foil detailing and artwork by joe mclaren. Terry pratchetts unfinished novels destroyed by steamroller. Just give the first two a miss the colour of magic and the light fantastic as they are wobbly, and whatever you do dont read the last one raising steam. The novels of this series are based on the comic fantasy genre and are written by english novelist terry pratchett. This comprehensive and fully illustrated guide is the official companion to that unique collection. Apr 24, 2020 in addition to those in the discworld universe, pratchett published several other novels for children, notably the bromeliad trilogy 198990, about fourinchhigh aliens living on earth, and the johnny maxwell trilogy 199296, about a young video game aficionado who finds himself in fantastic situations. If youre looking for a one book stand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. Discworld companion books discworld maps the science of discworld subseries. Books by terry pratchett authors like terry pratchett.

Terry pratchett s discworld novels span over 40 books but they can be organized by several character arcs. Browse the latest terry pratchett books and pre order upcoming titles with our comprehensive range of new publications. Other, oneoff books which are still discworld stories, but feature characters who dont usually take centre stage. Night watch placed second in the annual locus poll for best fantasy novel. Discworld series, the science of discworld series, terry pratchett s other books based on discworld kindle edition by my reading checklist. Containing blackandwhite line drawings based on his hugely popular artwork with original pieces created. Since kirbys death in 2001, the covers have been designed by paul kidby. Comic adventures that fondly mock the fantasy genre, the discworld novels expose the hypocrisies of contemporary society in an intricate. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic series. Terry pratchetts artist of choice on illustrating discworld.

Below is the order of when terry pratchett s discworld novels were originally released. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. The carnegie medal, locus awards, the mythopoetic award, ala notable books for children, ala best books for young adults, book sense 76 pick, prometheus award and the british fantasy award. Terry pratchetts fantasy series discworld to be adapted. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic fantasy novel series. The discworld book series by multiple authors includes books the colour of magic, the light fantastic, equal rites, and several more. When last seen, the singularly inept wizard shelve sourcery. The book includes 40 pieces of neverbeforeseen art, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and book club editions, and 17. A guide to reading order for terry pratchetts discworld. New images of interior pages from terry pratchett s discworld imaginarium have been released, showcasing some of the exquisite artwork to be featured in the book, published in november. In this case, fundamentalism is one of the prime targets. But still, i would you recommend you to start discworld by reading the first book that was published. Pratchett s depiction of the deep down dwarfs and their treatment by surface dwarfs is very cleverly put together. If youre new to the series our handy book generator will help you to decide which one to read first.

Biography terence david john pratchett, obe born 28 april 194 is a british fantasy, science fiction and childrens author. The original british editions of the first 26 novels, up to thief of time 2001, had cover art by josh kirby. If youre not sure where to start, try our book generator and find the perfect terry pratchett book for you. He was born in the year 1948 april 28 to david and eileen pratchett. Pratchetts published his first novel, the carpet people, in 1971. The complete collection of terry pratchett s tiffany aching series, bound in beautiful hardback covers with illustrations by paul kidby. They shouldnt be characterised as part of the discworld canon. He has been focused on his discworld series since 1983 with nearly 40 books in the series. The colour of magic and the light fantastic by terry pratchett 4. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading terry pratchett.

Discworld ankhmorpork city watch series by terry pratchett. A fivepart radio adaptation of the novel was broadcast on bbc radio 4. She is one of the discworld series s main protagonists, having major roles in seven novels. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on. The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. He is best known for his discworld series of 41 novels. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. This series is a parody of the fantasy cliches and stereotypes, full of realworld analogies and references. The protagonist of the novel is sir samuel vimes, commander of the ankhmorpork city watch.

Discworld novels have also won awards such as the prometheus award and the carnegie medal. All the latest news and discussions about terry pratchetts books, discworld, events and more register here for the official terry pratchett forums. A quick internet search for discworld reading order can lead you to some guides. I dont want to talk much about the books published after 2007, the year of sir terry s diagnosis with a form of alzheimers. Terry pratchett discworld is plit into several mini series based on the main characters. The first discworld novel, the colour of magic, was published in 1983, after which pratchett wrote an average. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. This set of books are about the ankhmorpork city watch. Looking to purchase a discworld collection, but cant find. As the discworld colouring book is published, paul kidby, who illustrated the hugely popular novels for more than 20 years, recalls how attending a book signing changed his life.