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A Slip of the Keyboard

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A Slip of the Keyboard by Terry Pratchett is a collection of the author's non-fiction writings, showcasing his wit and wisdom on various subjects. The book offers personal reflections, humorous anecdotes, and insightful commentary on his experiences as a writer and his observations about the world. This collection captures Pratchett's unique voice and provides fans with a deeper understanding of his life and thoughts beyond his fictional works.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy witty and insightful musings from one of Britain's most beloved fantasy authors. With a collection of essays revealing the humour and wisdom of Terry Pratchett, this book offers a unique glimpse into his thoughts on writing, life, and the craft of storytelling. It's a treasure trove for fans who appreciate his distinctive voice and keen observations on culture and humanity.

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A Slip of the Keyboard

Terry Pratchett in his own words

With a foreword by Neil Gaiman


Terry 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.

Terry Pratchett in his own words - a collection of writing by the creator of Discworld, about his life, interests, campaigns, and his writing career from early years to the present day.

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Terry Pratchett in his own words - a collection of writing by the creator of Discworld, about his life, interests, campaigns, and his writing career from early years to the present day.

Terry Pratchett in his own words

With a foreword by Neil Gaiman

Terry 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 worldβ€”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.

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Terry Pratchett's A Slip of the Keyboard is praised for its blend of humour and seriousness, tackling subjects like the weirdness of the world and important issues such as the NHS and assisted dying. Reviewers highlight its insightfulness, warmth, and Pratchett's significant legacy, with sentiments echoing both admiration and complexity in his character. The collection is described as both a celebration of his life and a reflection of his wisdom and enjoyment of life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552167727

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Neil Gaiman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Terry Pratchett (Author) Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com Neil Gaiman (Foreword By) Date- 2013-08-06 Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Anansi Boys (2005), and Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990), as well as the short story collections Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean's first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), the Doctor Who episode 'The Doctor's Wife' (2011) and, of course, the forthcoming 'Good Omens' TV series. Neil Gaiman is the creator of The Sandman comic book series and the bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere (1995), Stardust (1999), the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013), Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) and a retelling of the Norse myths- Norse Mythology (2017). His short story collections include Smoke and Mirrors (1998) and Fragile Things (2006). His screenwriting credits include the original BBC TV series of Neverwhere (1996), Dave McKean's first feature film, Mirrormask (2005), two Doctor Who episodes, and Good Omens (2019).

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