The Colour Of Magic
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The Colour Of Magic
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The Colour Of Magic
The very first novel in the expansive and enchanting Discworld series, The Colour Of Magic by Terry Pratchett, introduces readers to a brilliantly imaginative universe. This seminal work in the Wizards series has been revamped with a fresh and bold look, enticing a new generation of fantasy enthusiasts.
The Colour Of Magic is named as one of the BBC's 100 Most Inspiring Novels, a testament to its enduring charm and the brilliance of Pratchett’s storytelling.
In the Discworld, a flat planet carried through space on the backs of four giant elephants, which themselves stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, Great A'Tuin, everything feels familiar yet amusingly different. The story pivots around a magical substance known as 'octarine'—the colour of magic itself, alive, glowing, and vibrant; it is the pigment of the imagination.
Discworld operates under its own unique set of rules, but some things remain universally constant. The peace and prosperity of the land unexpectedly rest upon the survival of its very first tourist, Twoflower. This seemingly harmless visitor is accompanied by his loyal and dangerous sapient pearwood chest, The Luggage. The delicate task of keeping Twoflower out of harm’s way falls to Rincewind, a wizard of questionable competence whose magical prowess is as effective as his ability to cast spells, which is virtually non-existent.
Rincewind and Twoflower’s adventures see them encounter a host of characters and face numerous perils, from bloodthirsty robbers to mercenaries, and even Death himself. Their journey is a comedic, satirical exploration of both Discworld and the recognisable absurdities of our own world.
The novel deftly holds a distorting mirror to reality, filled with Pratchett's hallmark wit, philosophical insights, and cleverly constructed narratives. As noted by The Times, "Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own."
The Colour Of Magic is the first book in the Wizards series, but each of the Discworld novels stands on its own. Whether you're a newcomer to Discworld or revisiting the series, you can dive in and read the novels in any order.
Bursting with magic, humour, and unforgettable characters, The Colour Of Magic is an essential read for fantasy lovers and anyone looking to lose themselves in a uniquely enchanting world.
Series: Discworld Novels
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The Colour Of Magic is praised for being warm, silly, and compulsively readable. It offers a fantastically inventive and surprisingly serious exploration of various aspects of our world. Reviewers appreciate Terry Pratchett's ability to use the Discworld as a distorting mirror to reflect on our own reality, showcasing his spectacular inventiveness.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804990315
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 203g
Pages: 288
About the 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
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