Kirby Josh Pratchett Terry (234 results)

Condition: Good. Kirby, Josh (cover) (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condition: Very Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paper Back. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Kirby, Josh (cover) (illustrator). 155pp.+adverts; SC blue w/yellow & black.; slight rub w/light wear; clean, tight pgs. "Eric is the Discworld's only demonology hacker. Pity he's not very good at it.' isbn 9781857989540.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). This omnibus contains "Truckers", "Diggers" and "Wings" - a trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). y First edition. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, some light creasing to back cover, some fading to colour.

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

SOFTCOVER. Condition: FINE. JOSH KIRBY (illustrator). a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Not marred by notes or highlighting.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). © 1990: 9th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 10th printing of 1991 paperback edition:- Synopsis:- Eric is the Discworld's only demonology hacker. Pity he's not very good at it. All he wants is his three wishes granted. Nothing fancy - to be immortal, rule the world, have the most beautiful woman in the world fall madly in love with him, the usual stuff. But instead of a tractable demon, he calls up Rincewind, probably the most incompetent wizard in the universe, and the extremely intractable and hostile form of travel accessory known as the Luggage. With them on his side, Eric's in for a ride through space and time that is bound to make him wish (quite fervently) again - this time that he'd never been born:- (original cost £3.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 2001 Edition. © 2000: 25th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 1st printing of 2001 paperback edition:- Synopsis: William just wants to get at the truth. Unfortunately, everyone else wants to get at William. And it's only the third edition. William de Worde is the accidental editor of the Discworld's first newspaper. Now he must cope with the traditional perils of a journalist's life - people who want him dead, a recovering vampire with a suicidal fascination for flash photography, some more people who want him dead in a different way and, worst of all, the man who keeps begging him to publish pictures of his humorously shaped potatoes:- Review(s): "'The Truth' is an unmitigated delight and very, very funny. The pace is compelling but he never lets his tale descend into simple farce" - Peter Ingham, The Times / "Fluent, intricately plotted and sometimes very funny" - James Delingpole, Daily Telegraph / "He would be amusing in any form, and his spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction" - Mail On Sunday / "Pratchett fans are in for a treat with his 25th Discworld novel" - Maggie Pringle, Daily Express:- (original cost £5.99).

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Josh Kirby Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hard cover, a Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dustjacket, ---"This is the story of Jekub, the Dragon in the Hill with great big teeth and a great loud voice. ---(Well, that's according to the nomes, but they are only four inches tall.) ---When humans threaten their new home in the quarry, the natural thing would be to run and hide. But the nomes have got the wild idea that they should fight back. After all, everyone knows that nomes are faster and smarter than humans, and now they have a secret weapon ---The fantastically funny second book of the Nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 5.5w x 8.75h Inches. Not Signed. NOT Price Clipped.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Josh Kirby Cover Art (illustrator). First Edition. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hard cover, a Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dustjacket, ---"This is the story of Jekub, the Dragon in the Hill with great big teeth and a great loud voice. ---(Well, that's according to the nomes, but they are only four inches tall.) ---When humans threaten their new home in the quarry, the natural thing would be to run and hide. But the nomes have got the wild idea that they should fight back. After all, everyone knows that nomes are faster and smarter than humans, and now they have a secret weapon ---The fantastically funny second book of the nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 5.5w x 8.75h Inches. Not Signed. NOT Price Clipped.

Paperback: 7¾" x 5¼". Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1995 Edition. © 1994: An invaluable guide for the discerning Discworld traveller. 1st printing of 1995 edition:- Synopsis: The Discworld can be a hazardous and confusing planet: the whole plac fair crackles with raw magic and mayhem. For safety's sake, you need an expert companion. So, Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs, respectively chronicler and cartographer, have helpfully produced this, the one and only definitive guide to the flat planet - its geography, its flora and fauna, its (many) religions, its architecture and customs, and, of course, its outstanding personalities. If you need to know what Death keeps on his desk, or what Bestiality Carter does for a living, or, for the really adventurous, where to get a curry in Ankh-Morpork, or, indeed, anything else about the Discworld, then this is the book for you. Complete with illustrations, maps and significant emblems of Discworld heraldry:- Review(s): Manages to be both a definitive reference tool and laugh fest, which is no mean feat" - The Dark Side:- (original cost £6.99).

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. Josh Kirby (illustrator). Appears unread. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 192pp. Science fiction novel from Terry Pratchett. 'The excavation showed that the fossilized pleiosaur had been holding a placard which read 'End Nuclear Testing Now'.'. Cover illustrations by Josh Kirby. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7 x 4.25 inches.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). © 1999: 24th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 1st printing of 2013 trade paperback edition:- Synopsis: Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a duke, a chief of police and the ambassador to the mysterious, fat rich country of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). It's snowing. It's freezing. And if he can't make it through the forest to civilization there's going to be a terrible war. But there are monsters on his trail. They're bright. They're fast. They're werewolves - and they're catching up.:- Review(s): "Precisely balanced. Excellent set pieces. A cracking comic thriller" - Peter Ingham, The Times:- (original cost £7.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1990 Edition. © 1989: 7th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 1st printing of 1990 edition:- Synopsis:- Being trained by the Assassin's Guild in Ankh-Morpork did not fit Teppic for the task assigned to him by fate. He inherited the throne of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi rather earlier than he expected (his father wasn't too happy about it either), but that was only the beginning of his problems. Pyramids (the book of going forth) is the seventh 'Discworld' novel - and the most outrageously funny to date:- (original cost £3.50).

Paperback: 7" x 4½". Condition: New: A new, unread book. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 2011 Edition. © 1990: 9th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 1st printing of 2011 paperback edition. With an introduction by Adam Roberts. A part of the Gollancz 50 Collection series of books:- Synopsis:- Eric is the Discworld's only demonology hacker. Pity he's not very good at it. All he wants is his three wishes granted. Nothing fancy - to be immortal, rule the world, have the most beautiful woman in the world fall madly in love with him, the usual stuff. But instead of a tractable demon, Eric calls up Rincewind, probably the most incompetent wizard in the universe, and his extremely intractable and hostile form of travel accessory, the Luggage. With them on his side, Eric's in for a ride through space and time that is bound to make him wish that he'd never been born:- Review(s): "He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style" - Daily Telegraph / "To say Pratchett is popular is a bit like saying the Arctic Circle is a bit nippy" - Sunday Express:- (original cost £8.99).

Condition: Very Good. Josh Kirby (illustrator). First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Lightly toned.

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1996 Edition. © 1995: 18th in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 18th printing of 1996 edition:- Synopsis: The show must go on, as murder, music and mayhem run riot in the night. The Opera House, Ankh-Morpork. A huge, rambling building, where innocent young sopranos are lured to their destiny by an evil mastermind in a hideously deformed evening dress. At least, he hopes so. But Granny Weatherwax, Discworld's most famous witch, is in the audience. And she doesn't hold with that sort of thing. So there's going to be trouble (but nevertheless a good evening's entertainment with murders you can really hum):- Review(s): "Pratchett is as funny as Wodehouse and as witty as Waugh" - Independent:- (original cost £7.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4½". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1999 Edition. © 1998: 22nd in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 18th printing of 1999 paperback edition:- Synopsis: It's the Discworld's Last Continent and it's going to die in a few days, except. Who is this hero striding across the red desert? Sheep shearer, beer drinker, bush ranger, and some-one who'll even eat a Meat Pie Floater when he's sober. A man in a hat whose luggage follows him on little legs. Yes, it's Rincewind, the inept wizard who can't even spell wizard. He's the only hero left. Still no worries, eh?:- Review(s): "A cross between Tolkien and a gentler, more benign Tom Sharpe' Charles Spencer, Sunday Telegraph / "The humour sparkles as brightly as ever" - The Times:- (original cost £5.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1999 Edition. © 1998: 23rd in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 6th printing of 1999 paperback edition:- Synopsis: Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. He thought he'd come to Lancre for a simple ceremony. Now he's caught up in a war between Vampires and Witches. There's Young Agnes, who is really in two minds about everything. Magrat, who is trying to combine witchcraft and nappies, Nanny Ogg. And Granny Weatherwax, who is big trouble. And the Vampires are intelligent. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. Their out of the casket, and want a bite of the future. Mightily Oats knows he has a prayer, but he wishes he had an axe. 'Carpe Jugulum' is Terry Pratchett's twenty-third Discworld novel - but the first to star Vampires:- Review(s): "He will remain an enduring, endearing presence in comic literature" - Elizabeth Young, Guardian / "Both his inventiveness and his moral shrewdness seem inexhaustible" - A S Byatt, Daily Express:- (original cost £6.99).

Hardback: 9¼" x 6¼". Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1st Edition. © 1995: 18th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 1st edition, 4th printing hardback. Gollancz £16.99 price sticker over original £15.99 price. Very small / light foxing to text block:- Synopsis: The Opera House, Ankh-Morpork. A huge, rambling building, where masked figures and hooded shadows do wicked deeds in the wings. Where dying the death on stage is a little bit more than just a metaphor. Where innocent young sopranos are lured to their destiny by an evil mastermind in a hideously deformed evening dress. Where. There's a couple of old ladies in pointy hats eating peanuts in the gods and looking up at the big chandelier and saying things like: "There's an accident waiting to happen if ever I saw one". Yes. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, the Discworld's greatest witches, are back for an innocent night out at the opera. So there's going to be trouble (but nevertheless a good evening's entertainment with murders you can really hum):- Review(s): "Pratchett's humour takes logic past the point of absurdity and round again, but it is his unexpected insights into human morality that makes the Discworld series stand out" - Time Literary Supplement / "There is no fate that cannot be overcome by Pratchett converting it into a character and inviting it out for a swift half" - Guardian / "You don't become the country's biggest-selling Fantasy author without being good. In fact the old cliche 'he keeps getting better and better' springs to mind" - Starburst / "His main strengths are bristling dialogue, a wonderful disdain for sensible plots, and boisterous games with language and structure" - Irish Times / "He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style" - Daily Telegraph / A brilliant story-teller with a sense of humour that is as celebratory as it is caustic. He is a moralist, a philosopher, and a humanist whose infectious fun completely engulfs you. The Dickens of the twentieth century" - Mail On Sunday / "Pratchett is as funny as Wodehouse and as witty as Waugh" - Independent:- (original cost £15.99).

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Kirby, Josh (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. KIRBY , JOSH (illustrator). 1st Edition. Black boards with gilt lettering to spine, 235 x 160 mm approx.286 pp , 21st Discworld Novel in collectible condition. First Edition 1st printing 1997 Fantasy fiction , Fine/Fine ( book - clean - no insc. no bumps , d/J - non price clipped- cover £16.99, No fade ). Supplied in a removable proprietary protective sleeve- tends to lighten shades. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale. Book will be posted in a purpose made book box.

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 2000 Edition. © 1999: 24th in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 2nd printing of 2000 paperback edition:- Synopsis: Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a duke, a chief of police and the ambassador to the mysterious, fat rich country of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). It's snowing. It's freezing. And if he can't make it through the forest to civilization there's going to be a terrible war. But there are monsters on his trail. They're bright. They're fast. They're werewolves - and they're catching up. Sam Vimes is out of time, out of luck and already out of breath:- Review(s): "'The Fifth Elephant' is Terry Pratchett's latest instalment in the Discworld cycle, this time starring dwarfs, diplomacy, intrigue and big lumps of fat" / "Precisely balanced. Excellent set pieces. A cracking comic thriller" - Peter Ingham, The Times:- (original cost £5.99).

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). © 1996: 20th in the 'Discworld' series of books. 2nd printing of 1997 paperback edition:- Synopsis: It's the night before Hogswatch. And it's too quiet. Where is the big jolly fat man? Why is Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say 'Ho Ho Ho'? The darkest night of the year is getting a lot darker. Susan the gothic governess has got to sort it out by morning, otherwise there won't be a morning. Ever again. The 20th Discworld novel is a festive feast of darkness and Death (but with jolly robins and tinsel too). As they say: You'd better watch out:- Review(s): "Has the energy of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy and the inventiveness of 'Alice In Wonderland'. It has also an intelligent wit and a truly original grim and comic grasp of the nature of things" - A S Byatt, Sunday Times:- (original cost £5.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Fine: Very small signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 2002 Edition. © 2001: 26th in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 6th printing of 2002 paperback edition:- Synopsis: Time is a resource. Everyone knows it has to be managed. And on Discworld that is the job of the Monks of History, who store it and pump it from the places where it's wasted (like underwater - how much time does a codfish need?) to places like cities where there's never enough time. But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well, time for Lu Tze and his apprentice Lobsang Ludd. Because it will stop time. And that will only be the start of everyone's problems. 'Thief Of Time' comes complete with a full supporting cast of heroes and villains, yetis, martial artists and Ronnie, the fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse (who left before they became famous):- Review(s): "In a better world he would be acclaimed as a great writer rather than a merely successful one. This is the best Pratchett I've read. Ought to be a strong contender for the Booker Prize" - Charles Spencer, Sunday Telegraph / "Reads with all the polished fluency and sure-footed pacing that have become Pratchett's hallmarks over the years" - Peter Ingham, Times On Sunday / "Terry Pratchett is one of the great inventors of secondary - or imaginative or alternative - worlds. He is not derivative. He is too strong. He has the real energy of the primary storyteller" - A S Byatt, The Times:- (original cost £6.99).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Josh Kirby (illustrator). 1997 Edition. © 1996: 19th in the 'Discworld' series of books. Unknown publication date. 10th printing of 1997 paperback edition:- Synopsis: There's a werewolf with pre-lunar tension in Ankh-Morpork. And a dwarf with attitude and a golem who's begun to think for itself. But for Commander Vimes, Head of Ankh-Morpork City Watch, that's only the start. There's treason in the air. A crime has happened. He's not only got to find out whodunit, but howdunit too. He's not even sure what they dun. But as soon as he knows what the questions are, he's going to want some answers:- Review(s): "Like reading Tolkien but with gags - and good gags too" - Matt Seaton, Guardian:- (original cost £6.99).