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Explore the extraordinary life of an iconic writer with **Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes**. This authorized biography offers an intimate look into the life of Sir Terry Pratchett, a literary genius renowned for his Discworld series and beloved global storytelling. Delve into over 20 years of insights from Pratchett's close friend and manager, Rob Wilkins, as he shares unpublished notes and personal anecdotes that unveil the man behind the magic.
In this captivating narrative, discover how a boy dared to defy expectations and carved a path as a **world-renowned author**. Learn about Pratchett's inspirations, his satirical humor, and the humanity that colored his campaign work. Each page of this 336-page trade paperback (UK) edition takes you on a journey through his incredible life, from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a knight of the realm, all while maintaining his unique charm and wit.
This biography not only chronicles Pratchett's literary legacy but also recounts the humorous and poignant moments that shaped his character—juxtaposing his remarkable achievements against the struggles he faced, including his battle with Alzheimer's disease. A must-read for fans and aspiring authors, this book ensures that Terry Pratchett’s rich story continues to resonate.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9780857526649
**Format:** Trade paperback (UK)
**Year:** 2022
**Publisher:** RANDOM HOUSE UK
**Pages:** 336
Order now and embark on a vibrant exploration of one of literature’s most beloved figures, celebrating the impact of Terry Pratchett's work on readers worldwide. Don’t miss securing your copy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857526649
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The official biography of one of the world's best-loved and bestselling storytellers - Sir Terry Pratchett - told using Terry's own unpublished notes and the input of his family and dear friends, by the person who was, for over 20 years, his manager and close friend.
'People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.'
Terry Pratchett, creator of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, knight of the realm, and holder of more honorary doctorates than he knew what to do with, was known and loved around the world for his wildly popular books, his brilliant satirical humour and for the humanity of his campaign work. But that's only part of the picture.
At the time of his death in 2015, he was working on his finest story yet - his own. The story of a boy who was told by his headteacher aged six that he would never amount to anything, and spent the rest of his life proving him wrong. Who walked out on his A levels to become a journalist, encountering some very dead bodies and the idea for his first novel before he reached twenty. Who celebrated his knighthood by smelting himself a sword, and who, on being awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal, switched it during the prizegiving for a chocolate replica and proceeded to eat it in front of an audience of horrified librarians.
Tragically, Terry ran out of time to complete the memoir he so desperately wanted to write. But now, in the only authorised biography of one of our best known and best loved writers, his manager and friend Rob Wilkins picks up where Terry left off, and with the help of friends, family and
In this captivating narrative, discover how a boy dared to defy expectations and carved a path as a **world-renowned author**. Learn about Pratchett's inspirations, his satirical humor, and the humanity that colored his campaign work. Each page of this 336-page trade paperback (UK) edition takes you on a journey through his incredible life, from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a knight of the realm, all while maintaining his unique charm and wit.
This biography not only chronicles Pratchett's literary legacy but also recounts the humorous and poignant moments that shaped his character—juxtaposing his remarkable achievements against the struggles he faced, including his battle with Alzheimer's disease. A must-read for fans and aspiring authors, this book ensures that Terry Pratchett’s rich story continues to resonate.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9780857526649
**Format:** Trade paperback (UK)
**Year:** 2022
**Publisher:** RANDOM HOUSE UK
**Pages:** 336
Order now and embark on a vibrant exploration of one of literature’s most beloved figures, celebrating the impact of Terry Pratchett's work on readers worldwide. Don’t miss securing your copy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857526649
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The official biography of one of the world's best-loved and bestselling storytellers - Sir Terry Pratchett - told using Terry's own unpublished notes and the input of his family and dear friends, by the person who was, for over 20 years, his manager and close friend.
'People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around.'
Terry Pratchett, creator of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, knight of the realm, and holder of more honorary doctorates than he knew what to do with, was known and loved around the world for his wildly popular books, his brilliant satirical humour and for the humanity of his campaign work. But that's only part of the picture.
At the time of his death in 2015, he was working on his finest story yet - his own. The story of a boy who was told by his headteacher aged six that he would never amount to anything, and spent the rest of his life proving him wrong. Who walked out on his A levels to become a journalist, encountering some very dead bodies and the idea for his first novel before he reached twenty. Who celebrated his knighthood by smelting himself a sword, and who, on being awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal, switched it during the prizegiving for a chocolate replica and proceeded to eat it in front of an audience of horrified librarians.
Tragically, Terry ran out of time to complete the memoir he so desperately wanted to write. But now, in the only authorised biography of one of our best known and best loved writers, his manager and friend Rob Wilkins picks up where Terry left off, and with the help of friends, family and