The Rince Cycle

Name: The Rince Cycle
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783191963
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By Sir Terry Pratchett

Series: Oberon Modern Plays

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In The Rince Cycle, failed wizard Rincewind is tasked with guiding the Disc's first tourist, Twoflower, accompanied by magical luggage on legs. Their journey through the city and beyond introduces them to the world's oldest hero, Cohen the Barbarian, alongside Bethan, a willing sacrificial victim. Together, they encounter druids, trolls, adventurers, a hairdresser, a power-hungry wizard, and even Death—though not fatally. Amidst the chaos, Rincewind must also prevent a colossal red star from colliding with the Discworld during Hogswatch. This tale weaves together elements mainly from The Light Fantastic, with touches from The Colour of Magic and Sourcery.
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Fans of fantasy with humour and whimsical adventures will enjoy this book, especially those familiar with Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.

One of Terry Pratchett's most popular Discworld Novels adapted for the stage by long-time friend and collaborator Stephen Briggs. The Rince Cycle mashes the best moments of Rincewind, one of Pratchett's most popular and enduring characters, into a two hour show.

One of Terry Pratchett’s most popular Discworld Novels, adapted for the stage by long-time friend and collaborator Stephen Briggs.

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As a punishment, failed wizard Rincewind is given the task of guiding and safeguarding the Disc’s first tourist, Twoflower (with his magical luggage on legs). As they travel the city and beyond, they meet the world’s oldest hero, Cohen the Barbarian. With him, and with Bethan (a qualified sacrificial victim), they encounter druids, trolls, adventurers, a hairdresser and a power-crazed wizard. Oh, and Death. But not fatally.

Did we mention that Rincewind also has to save the world from destruction by a huge red star that will collide with the Discworld at Hogswatch? The Rince Cycle is mostly based on The Light Fantastic, with bits of The Colour of Magic and Sourcery added for good measure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783191963

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Contributors:

Adapted by Stephen Briggs
Adapted by Stephen Briggs
Adapted by Stephen Briggs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Sir Terry Pratchett is the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he is the author of fifty bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he is the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. Worldwide sales of his books now stand at 70 million, and they have been translated into thirty-seven languages.

Stephen Briggs is a British writer of subsidiary works and merchandise surrounding Terry Pratchett's comic fantasy Discworld. The Streets of Ankh-Morpork, the first Discworld map, was co-designed by Briggs and Pratchett and painted by Stephen Player in 1993. The Discworld Mapp, A Tourist Guide to Lancre and Death's Domain followed. The Discworld Companion, published in 1995 with updated editions in 1998 and 2003, is derived from Briggs' database of Discworld information. In 2007 Briggs published Wit and Wisdom of Discworld, a compilation of quotes from the Discworld novels. He also collaborated with Pratchett in the books The Discworld Diaries and Nanny Ogg's Cookbook. Briggs has also recorded audiobook versions of certain Discworld works, in editions released by Isis Publishing and by HarperCollins in the US.