The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel - Softcover

Terry Pratchett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552124753 ISBN 13: 9780552124751

Publisher: Corgi, 1985

Synopsis

On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There's an avaricious buy inept wizard, a naïve tourist whose luggage moves on hundreds of dear little legs, dragons who only exist ifyou believe in them, and of course THE EDGE of the planet...

Note:This title was originally published in 1985 but the current edition was printed in 2008.

About this title

Review:

The Colour of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the bizarre land of Discworld. His entertaining and witty series has grown to more than 20 books, and this is where it all starts--with the tourist Twoflower and his hapless wizard guide, Rincewind ("All wizards get like that... it's the quicksilver fumes. Rots their brains. Mushrooms, too."). Pratchett spoofs fantasy clichés--and everything else he can think of--while marshalling a profusion of characters through a madcap adventure. The Colour of Magic is followed by The Light Fantastic. --Blaise Selby, Amazon.com

Review:

"One of the best, and one of the funniest English authors" (Independent)

"...an ideal introduction to the worlds of science fiction, fantasy and humourous writing for reluctant and avid readers alike." (Booktrusted News)

About this edition

• Publisher: Corgi
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0552124753
• ISBN 13: 9780552124751
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 283