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Guards! Guards!

By Terry Pratchett
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In Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett, the story unfolds in the city of Ankh-Morpork, where a nefarious plot to overthrow the city's Patrician is hatched by summoning a dragon. The plot follows the misfit members of the Night Watch, led by the cynical but heroic Captain Vimes, as they attempt to restore order and uncover the truth. It's a humorous and satirical adventure that explores themes of power, justice, and the absurdity of bureaucracy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of witty humour and imaginative storytelling. Set in the vibrant world of Discworld, it follows a gang of misfit guards as they navigate chaos and conspiracy in a magical city. The story is filled with comedic twists, endearing characters, and sharp satire, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate clever fantasy narratives and striking visuals.

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Guards! Guards!

The City Watch, one of Pratchett's finest creations, rendered - well maybe not Technicolor - but certainly as never seen before.

* Terry Pratchett is one of the bestselling writers in the English language, regularly topping every bestseller list in the country with his Discworld and Discworld - related books and accounting for 1 per cent of all books sold in the UK. (He is also the most shoplifted author in Britain).

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Some night-time prowler is turning the (mostly) honest citizens of Ankh-Morpork into something resembling small charcoal biscuits. And that's a real problem for Captain Vimes, who must tramp the mean streets of the naked city looking for a seventy-foot-long fire-breathing dragon which, he believes, can help him with his enquiries.

But there's more - now we get to see Ankh-Morpork in all its glory; illustrations so vibrant you can practically smell and taste the denizens of this delightful city (although with Corporal Nobbs, you might rather wish you didn't have to). All rendered in painstaking detail by Graham Higgins (who feels he now knows altogether far too much about the murky goings on inside Nobbs' head).

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Guards! Guards! is praised for its clever and comedic twist on the traditional fantasy genre, showcasing Terry Pratchett's ability to weave humour with engaging storytelling. The book forms part of the Discworld series, celebrated for artfully evolving the classic fantasy narrative into something both satirical and deeply entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575070714

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Graham Higgins
  • Illustrated by Graham Higgins
  • Illustrated by Graham Higgins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 451g

Pages: 128

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Sci-Fi & Fantasy Terry Pratchett

About the Author

Stephen Briggs lives in Oxford. As well as compiling THE DISCWORLD COMPANION and THE NEW DISCWORLD COMPANION, he has also co-authored the Discworld DIARIES, the MAPPS and has dramatised most of the Discworld novels. Terry Pratchett has written 24 Discworld Novels Stephen Briggs is the author of The Discworld Companion and three Discworld Diaries and numerous stage adaptations. Graham Higgins has worked on numerous Discworld related projects. His last graphic novel was MORT.

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