Terry Pratchett : The Spirit of Fantasy.
Title:
Terry Pratchett : The Spirit of Fantasy.
Author:
Cabell, Craig.
ISBN:
9781843588955
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (281 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Introduction (or what this book is and what this book isn't) -- A Serious Note on the Text (and a bit of a rant) -- PART ONE THE ROAD TO DREAMS -- Chapter One Early On -- Chapter Two What Happened Next -- Chapter Three And as if by Magic… -- PART TWO A FANTASY WORLD -- Chapter Four The Colour of Magic -- Chapter Five Tripping the Light Fandango -- Chapter Six Mort, Faust and Death -- Intermission The Carpet People (again) -- Chapter Seven A Vastly Populated World -- Chapter Eight Grooving with a Pict -- Chapter Nine Challenging the Cliché -- Chapter Ten The Dreams and Nightmares of Childhood -- Chapter Eleven If Music be the Food of Love -- Chapter Twelve The Long Dark Tea Party of the Soul -- Chapter Thirteen Writing for Children -- Chapter Fourteen Nation -- Chapter Fifteen Courtly Orangutans -- Chapter Sixteen A Character Called Death -- Chapter Seventeen Alzheimer's Disease -- Chapter Eighteen The Dark Red Wings of Misery -- Chapter Nineteen A Note About Cats -- Annex A Pratchett on Screen -- Annex B Pratchett at the Theatre -- Annex C Terry Pratchett: Complete UK Bibliography and Collector's Guide -- Annex D The Unseen Library Bibliography -- Conclusion And Finally -- End Note -- Further Reading -- About the Author.
Abstract:
The extraordinary life story of one of the most beloved writers in the world, including his courageous battle with Alzheimers With worldwide sales of more than 65 million copies in 37 languages, Terry Pratchett's novels 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 of more than 40 years of irreverent artistic achievements. For devoted fans it features appendices of more than 60 pages listing Pratchett's works on screen and at the theatre, a complete UK bibliography and collector's guide, and a note about cats.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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