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In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet." That's the old story everyone knows. But now a new story is in the making. The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet—and of two brothers on an adventure to end all adventures. First published in 1971, this novel marked the debut of Sir Terry Pratchett. Years later, Sir Terry revised the work. This edition includes the updated text, his o...

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This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises. Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett's inimitable wordplay and irreverent approach to the conventions of storytelling.These accessible and mischievous ta...

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All is not well in the Ankh-Morpork Opera House. A ghost stalks the dark corridors, leaving strange letters for the management and ... killing people. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, two Lancre witches, investigate, and are soon involved in all kinds of skulduggery, mayhem and ear-splittingly loud singing. Quirky and original characters, a labyrinthine plot and numerous witty one-liners make this a treat for Discworld fans and 'uninitiated' t...

The banks of Ankh-Morpork are to be overhauled to reverse its citizens outdated notion that gold is important. Conman Albert Spangler, aka Moist von Lipwig is appointed as Master of the Royal Mint. Mrs Lavish, the bank manager, dies leaving her dog - who also happens to be the majority shareholder - to Moist. Suddenly he finds himself in charge and his talent for a swindle soon has customers queuing up. But when the chairman of the bank needs ...

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Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. He died in March 2015.

New editions of classic Discworld novels from the late, great Terry Pratchett.

A new stage adaptation of one of Pratchett's best-selling novelsThe Discworld's most inept wizard has been sent from Unseen University in Ankh-Morpork to the oppressive Agatean Empire to help some well-intentioned rebels overthrow the Emperor.He's assisted by toy-rabbit-wielding rebels, an army of terracotta warriors, a tax gatherer and a group of seven very elderly barbarian heroes lead by Cohen the Barbarian. Opposing him, though, is the evi...

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Eric è un ragazzino di tredici anni del Mondo Disco, apprendista demonologo, purtroppo non molto bravo. E Scuotivento, il demone che alla fine riesce a evocare, è in realtà il mago più incapace e inetto di tutti gli Universi. Difficile spiegare al ragazzo che non è il caso di fidarsi. Eric non esita a esprimere i suoi tre desideri: il problema è che i desideri si avverano, ma non proprio così come Eric si immaginava.

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