Rincewind Trilogy (GollanczF.) [Hardcover]

Terry Pratchett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 17, 2001 | Series: GollanczF.

The Discworld is, as everyone must now know, and no one should need to be told, flat. It rides through space on the back of four elephants* which, in turn, are standing on the shell of an enormous turtle. The Rincewind trilogy is a bumper volume containing the complete text of two novels and one novella, all starring one of the Discworld's most popular characters: the Wizzard Rincewind and his irrepressible - and quite intractable - Luggage. * There used to be five, but that's another story entirely

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Terry Pratchett lives behind a (very upmarket) keyboard in Wiltshire and says he doesn't want to get a life after all, because it feels like he's already trying to lead three.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing; First edition (May 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0575072369
• ISBN-13: 978-0575072367
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was fifteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe. Terry worked for many years as a journalist and press officer, writing in his spare time and publishing a number of novels, including his first Discworld novel, The Color of Magic, in 1983. In 1987 he turned to writing full time, and has not looked back since. To date there are a total of 36 books in the Discworld series, of which four (so far) are written for children. The first of these children's books, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal. A non-Discworld book, Good Omens, his 1990 collaboration with Neil Gaiman, has been a longtime bestseller, and was reissued in hardcover by William Morrow in early 2006 (it is also available as a mass market paperback (Harper Torch, 2006) and trade paperback (Harper Paperbacks, 2006). Terry's latest book, Nation, a non-Discworld standalone YA novel was published in October of 2008 and was an instant New York Times and London Times bestseller. Regarded as one of the most significant contemporary English-language satirists, Pratchett has won numerous literary awards, was named an Officer of the British Empire "for services to literature" in 1998, and has received four honorary doctorates from the Universities of Warwick, Portsmouth, Bath, and Bristol. His acclaimed novels have sold more than 55 million copies (give or take a few million) and have been translated into 36 languages. Terry Pratchett lives in England with his family, and spends too much time at his word processor.  Some of Terry's accolades include: The Carnegie Medal, Locus Awards, the Mythopoetic Award, ALA Notable Books for Children, ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Book Sense 76 Pick, Prometheus Award and the British Fantasy Award.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Humour Filled Fantasy!, March 5, 2008

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Cousin It - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rincewind Trilogy (GollanczF.) (Hardcover)

This trilogy stars one of the most loved and well known of Pratchett's characters, the Wizzard Rincewind.

The first book Sourcery about the 8th Son of an 8th Son of an 8th Son, in other words a Wizard squared or A sourcerer! A Sourcerer brings new magic into the world, but what does it bring with it! Rincewind is the chosen protector of the Archchancellor's Hat. With appearances from Death, the Librarian and Cohen the Barbarian's Daughter this is a great story from Pratchett.
The second book Eric is a parody of Faust. Eric wants to Rule the world, Meet the most beautiful woman and Live forever. Eric summons a demon but gets instead Rincewind who tries to meet Erics demands. What is happening in hell though? A very funny book!
The Third book Interesting Times renews the partnership between Rincewind and Twoflower first seen in The Colour of Magic. This time Rincewind travels to Twoflowers country though and falls in with the silver horde led by Cohen the Bararian. Chaos ensues! A really entertaining read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Intro to the discworld, May 27, 2008

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Nanny Ogg - See all my reviews

This book contains the first four discworld novel and is a must have for any fan. It introduces some of the major players involved with discworld fiction including, the unseen university staff,twoflower,cohen the barbarian, and of course everyone's favorite wizzard Rincewind