Terry Pratchett in his own wordsWith a foreword by Neil GaimanTerry Pratchett earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series - but in recent years he became equally well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer's research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together the best of Pratchett's non fiction writing on his life,on his work,and on the weirdness of the world: from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf's love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end. With his trademark humour,humanity and unforgettable way with words,this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure - man and boy,bibliophile and computer geek,champion of hats,orang-utans and the right to a good death.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780552167727Number of pages: 384Dimensions: 198 x 127 mm
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Seriously funny about the weirdness of the world and humorously serious about the NHS,assisted dying and his urgent personal campaign for more research into Alzheimer's diseaseA wonderful collection...(Pratchett) emerges as,yes,likeable but also complex and angryHis life and legacy will always be cause for celebrationBright,funny,insightful,warm...a man who truly knew how to enjoy life...and booksWise and funny...my unlikely hero
Terry Pratchett
Britain's most beloved creator of comic fantasy fiction,Terry Pratchett was the genius behind the Discworld series,as well as various other seminal story sequences.
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Neil Gaiman is amongst Britain's foremost writers of fantasy and graphic novels; blending mythologies,folklore and urban legend in a diverse portfolio that embraces the ground-breaking graphic novel seriesThe Sandman,contemporary children's classics,The Graveyard BookandCoralineand adult fiction includingStardust,Neverwhereand the masterpiece that isAmerican Gods.
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