Paul has designed book covers for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books since 2002, producing stunning illustrations that bring our favourite characters to life perfectly.įor the Shepherd’s Crown, Paul depicted Tiffany leading the Nac Mac Feegles – six inch fairies with blue skin and red hair – alongside You, the white cat given to Tiffany as a kitten by Granny Weatherwax. For many of us there was that added bit of excitement at getting our hands on Paul Kidby’s gorgeous illustrations to accompany it. This year we were all looking forward to reading the final Terry Pratchett novel - The Shepherd's Crown - even though we knew there would be significant heartache once we turned the last page and realised there would never again be another Discworld novel. Reading Books by Terry PratchettĪs one of the most beloved fantasy writers of all time, Terry Pratchett’s books are sure to keep you entertained while making you think about important issues hidden within the books.// adult colouring/ art and craft/ december 2015/ Discworld That’s not to say that his books weren’t interconnected, because they do feature the same characters in a series. No, you can start wherever you like when reading Terry Pratchett’s books, because he intentionally wrote each one independent from the others. Do You Need to Read Terry Pratchett Books in Order? Although children can read these books, many of those who loved the books back when they were preteens or teenagers find many more layers upon rereading the books when they were 10-15 years older. But what happens when the fat man disappears, and Death takes over the responsibility? Are Terry Pratchett Books for Adults?Įxcept for the Tiffany Aching books, Terry Pratchett’s books are mainly adult fiction. Discworld has its own version of Santa Claus, called the Hogfather, who also puts on a red suit and rides a sleigh-except that the sleigh is pulled by eight hogs-and delivers gifts all around the world to keep the sun shining.
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