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The Illustrated Eric

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The Illustrated Eric by Terry Pratchett is a humorous fantasy novel set in the Discworld universe. The story follows the inept wizard Rincewind, who becomes embroiled in a series of chaotic adventures when a teenage demonologist named Eric summons him by accident. As they travel through various fantastical settings, Rincewind tries to manage the unexpected situations caused by Eric's rather misguided wishes.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a humorous twist on classic myths with an absurd, witty take on the Faustian tale. It's an entertaining romp through a fantastical world, complete with quirky characters and clever satire, perfect for fans of imaginative storytelling with a comedic edge.

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The Illustrated Eric

ERIC is Terry Pratchett's hilarious take on the Faust legend starring many of the Discworld's most popular characters.

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Terry Pratchett's hilarious take on the Faust legend stars many of the Discworld's most popular characters.

The Illustrated Eric features Eric, the Discworld's only demonology hacker. The trouble is, he's not very good at it. All he wants is the usual three wishes: to be immortal, rule the world, and have the most beautiful woman fall madly in love with him. The usual stuff.

But what he gets is Rincewind, the Disc's most incompetent wizard, and Rincewind's Luggage (the world's most dangerous travel accessory) into the bargain. The outcome is an outrageous adventure that will leave Eric wishing once more – this time, quite fervently – that he'd never been born.

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The Illustrated Eric is celebrated for its blend of humour and wisdom, drawing comparisons to Wodehouse for its comic brilliance and to Waugh for its sharp wit. Terry Pratchett's work continues to charm with its distinctive style and clever narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473223271

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Josh Kirby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Terry Pratchett (Author)

Sir Terry Pratchett is a publishing phenomenon. Among his many prizes and citations are the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award, the Carnegie Medal, the BSFA Award, eight honorary doctorates and, of course, a knighthood. In 2012, he won a BAFTA for his documentary on the subject of assisted suicide, 'Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die'. He is the author of fifty bestselling books but is best known for the globally renowned Discworld series.

The first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983, and the series is still going strong almost three decades later. Four Discworld novels - Hogfather, Going Postal, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic - have been adapted for television, with more to follow. His books have sold approximately 85 million copies worldwide (but who's counting?), and been translated into forty languages.

In 2007, Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. He died in 2015.

Josh Kirby (Illustrator)

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