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by Terry Pratchett (Author) "IN A DISTANT AND SECONDHAND SET OF DIMENSIONS, in an astral plane that was never meant to fly, the curling starmists waver and part ....." (more)
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The Colour of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the bizarre land of Discworld. His entertaining and witty series has grown to more than 20 books, and this is where it all starts--with the tourist Twoflower and his hapless wizard guide, Rincewind ("All wizards get like that ... it's the quicksilver fumes. Rots their brains. Mushrooms, too."). Pratchett spoofs fantasy clichés--and everything else he can think of--while marshalling a profusion of characters through a madcap adventure. The Colour of Magic is followed by The Light Fantastic. --Blaise Selby --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The first thing required of a performer reading one of Terry Pratchett's zany comic fantasies is a command of tone to create an ambience reminiscent of The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Nigel Planer gets it just right (with amazingly clear diction for a man with his tongue so far into his cheek). He also delivers a marvelous array of aurally overdrawn, cartoon-like character voices. There is a plot, involving (surprise, surprise) an odd assortment of types going on a Journey or Quest. But the real delight of this book, on the page or in the ear, is the moment-to-moment barrage of outrageously funny language and quirky ideas. J.N. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 283 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi (1985)
  • ISBN-10: 0552124753
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552124751
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  (214 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,155 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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