Terry Pratchett - Craig Cabell

With worldwide sales ofmore than65 million copies in 37 languages,Terry Pratchett'snovels are eagerly awaited by his legions of fans year after year. Featuring an in-depth look at the man and his work, as well as on-screen adaptations and a collector's guide, this is essential reading for any fan. His first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was released in 1983 and ever since then the series, with its whimsical heroes and fiendish foes, has delighted both young and old alike. In 2007 Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He has courageously faced the disease head-on, equaling the determination of his characters in his vivid and satirical novels. This book examines his extraordinary life, showcased against the backdrop ofmore than 40 years ofirreverent artistic achievements. For devoted fans it featuresappendices of more than60 pages listingPratchett's workson screen andat the theatre, a complete UK bibliography and collector's guide, and a note about cats.