Phantom 2,552 Posted August 14, 2014 Am currently re-reading Witches Abroad - forgotton how funny the early discworld books are. The early ones are good, I got as far as "Men At Arms" before I gave up on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted September 1, 2014 Am currently re-reading Witches Abroad - forgotton how funny the early discworld books are. The early ones are good, I got as far as "Men At Arms" before I gave up on them. You may have given in a little early Masquerade is brilliant and Carpe Jugulum is worth mentioning just because if you read it now you would think that it is taking the piss out of Twilight but the fact that this book was written before Twilight was published means that I don't think Stephanie Myers (or her editors) can read a lot of Pratchett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,248 Posted September 1, 2014 Where do you recommend starting? I did try The Colour of Magic (is that the first one?) but soon gave up as it didn't grab me. I have heard that this isn't considered to be a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted September 2, 2014 Where do you recommend starting? I did try The Colour of Magic (is that the first one?) but soon gave up as it didn't grab me. I have heard that this isn't considered to be a good one. A good place to start is Mort (#4) as this doesn't really rely on knowing what happened in the first three. The Colour Of Magic was written a long time before all of the others but The Light Fantastic (#2) is much better but follows directly on. When you get to know the set up it is worth going back and rereading the first three. Another good start is Wyrd Sisters (#6). Enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted September 5, 2014 BBC to adapt Good Omens for radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted September 5, 2014 Am currently re-reading Witches Abroad - forgotton how funny the early discworld books are. The early ones are good, I got as far as "Men At Arms" before I gave up on them. You may have given in a little early Masquerade is brilliant and Carpe Jugulum is worth mentioning just because if you read it now you would think that it is taking the piss out of Twilight but the fact that this book was written before Twilight was published means that I don't think Stephanie Myers (or her editors) can read a lot of Pratchett. I haven't bothered to read any Pratchett for ages, around about the same time that I gave up on Pratchett was when I started to get in to Robert Rankin, and Christopher Moore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 6, 2014 BBC to adapt Good Omens for radio. Aha! God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players [i.e. everybody], to being involved in an obscure and complex variant of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time.” 'You're Hell's Angels, then? What chapter are you from?' 'REVELATIONS. CHAPTER SIX.” regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted September 8, 2014 Am currently re-reading Witches Abroad - forgotton how funny the early discworld books are. The early ones are good, I got as far as "Men At Arms" before I gave up on them. You may have given in a little early Masquerade is brilliant and Carpe Jugulum is worth mentioning just because if you read it now you would think that it is taking the piss out of Twilight but the fact that this book was written before Twilight was published means that I don't think Stephanie Myers (or her editors) can read a lot of Pratchett. I haven't bothered to read any Pratchett for ages, around about the same time that I gave up on Pratchett was when I started to get in to Robert Rankin, and Christopher Moore. I tried Rankin and started with The Brentford Triangle. I struggled to the end and didn't read any more but sold the trilogy for a tidy sum on ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,700 Posted September 8, 2014 Am currently re-reading Witches Abroad - forgotton how funny the early discworld books are. The early ones are good, I got as far as "Men At Arms" before I gave up on them. You may have given in a little early Masquerade is brilliant and Carpe Jugulum is worth mentioning just because if you read it now you would think that it is taking the piss out of Twilight but the fact that this book was written before Twilight was published means that I don't think Stephanie Myers (or her editors) can read a lot of Pratchett. I haven't bothered to read any Pratchett for ages, around about the same time that I gave up on Pratchett was when I started to get in to Robert Rankin, and Christopher Moore. I tried Rankin and started with The Brentford Triangle. I struggled to the end and didn't read any more but sold the trilogy for a tidy sum on ebay. Rankin is one hell of a live performer and his books make more sense in the wake of seeing a gig. He once told a fantastic joke about Pratchett when I saw him live. The gist of the lengthy gag was that he (Rankin) had invented a sex camera that took a photograph of a man's loved one and was triggered by having a wire round the man's manhood and going off when the man shot a goodly load. Rankin claimed to have lent the camera to Pratchett and noticed camera flashes going off in Pratchett's room. Later be broke into Pratchett's room, retrieved the camera and inspected the pictures to see what had driven Pratchett into an orgasmic frenzy...only to find lots of pictures of a royalty cheque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted September 9, 2014 Re good omens I always liked the m25 and the eternal queen tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,272 Posted December 14, 2014 TP (I prefer to know him by his initials) is my mothers' favourite (living) author*, so I strongly agree with his choice as a candidate, and in the interests of taste he should be kept on the list until he finally jets off to Discworld. Actually now I think of it, I think she met him at a fan convention once so it's highly possible he broke into some Swiss research lab at night and deliberately injected himself with Alzheimers so he could forget about it. *Before that it was Tony Benn (score!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted December 14, 2014 Terry Pratchett is the only person on the 2014 Deathlist that I have actually met. I went to a couple of signing sessions he did in the late eighties, early nineties he always tried to interact with his fans and was very patient, came across as a nice guy. Most of the Discworld books my wife has are signed but now you can only get signed copies through a particular website. This is one hit for the list I don't want. well the way things are going you're probably going to have many more years to meet them all .. For a guest post that was quite funny. If I had to pick one I would want to meet it would be Christopher Lee. This could be a good thread all of its own. Out of this year's lot, I wouldn't mind meeting ol' Charlie Aznavour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,561 Posted December 14, 2014 I have met Terry. He was an arse. Of all this years list, I'd most like to meet PD James. Not read her books, but meeting a ghost would be cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,653 Posted March 12, 2015 Twitter is reporting him DEAD. I am in shock. I have met him and read almost all his books. RIP Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,157 Posted March 12, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 BBC link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 12, 2015 Twitter is reporting him DEAD. I am in shock. I have met him and read almost all his books. RIP Terry Telegraph are reporting it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 12, 2015 DARK HERE, ISN'T IT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,682 Posted March 12, 2015 I like his style... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Cannot believe Terry Pratchett was not on the list. Another big miss. R.I.P http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if he killed himself ? But I suppose it would of been reported somewhere if he booked a flight to Switzerland . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,682 Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if he killed himself ? But I suppose it would of been reported somewhere if he booked a flight to Switzerland . Not according to the BBC The author died at home, surrounded by his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 12, 2015 I like his style... He tweeted his own death? That must be a first surely ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if he killed himself ? But I suppose it would of been reported somewhere if he booked a flight to Switzerland . Not according to the BBC The author died at home, surrounded by his family. Perhaps he moved to Switzerland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 12, 2015 I wonder if he killed himself ? But I suppose it would of been reported somewhere if he booked a flight to Switzerland . Not according to the BBC The author died at home, surrounded by his family. Perhaps he moved to Switzerland He might of done a Tony nicklinson . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
