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- 9780063376199
- Book Title
- Stroke of the Pen : the Lost Stories
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Fantasy / Humorous, Short Stories (Single Author), Satire
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- 6in
- Item Weight
- 12.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
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"If you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen ." -- Washington Post A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove--featuring charming woodcut illustrations--is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages and includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman. These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found--were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. As Neil Gaiman writes in his introduction, "through all of these stories we watch young Terry Pratchett becoming Terry Pratchett." Though none of the short works are set in the Discworld, all are infused with Pratchett's trademark wit, satirical wisdom, and brilliant imagination, hinting at the magical universe he would go on to create. Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and embark on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork . . . Irresistibly entertaining, A Stroke of the Pen is an essential collection from the great Sir Terry Pratchett, a "master storyteller" (A. S. Byatt) who "defies categorization " ( The Times ); a writer whose "novels have always been among the most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies" ( Independent UK).
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HarperCollins
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0063376199
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9780063376199
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Book Title
Stroke of the Pen : the Lost Stories
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / Humorous, Short Stories (Single Author), Satire
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
240 Pages
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Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12.9 Oz
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"With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by Colin Smythe, Terry Pratchett's A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories contains the last pieces of fiction we are likely to see from the comic genius who created Discworld. . . . If you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen." -- Washington Post "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- The Observer (London) "An unexpected, heartfelt gift to Terry Pratchett fans. . . . His voice here is unmistakable. . . . And hearing it again is something I expect most of us had assumed we'd never get the chance to do." -- Paste Magazine "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com "The perfect read for the holiday season." -- Paste Magazine "We could certainly use more of Pratchett's humor and wisdom just now. How apropos that, due to a typographical error, the motto of the major Discworld newspaper is "The Truth Will Make You Fret." Of course, it's another universally acknowledged truth that if you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes "A Stroke of the Pen." -- Michael Dirda, The Washington Post, "Terry Pratchett's A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories contains the last pieces of fiction we are likely to see from the comic genius who created Discworld. . . . We could certainly use more of Pratchett's humor and wisdom just now. How apropos that, due to a typographical error, the motto of the major Discworld newspaper is 'The Truth Will Make You Fret.' Of course, it's another universally acknowledged truth that if you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen." -- Michael Dirda, Washington Post "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- Observer (London) "An unexpected, heartfelt gift to Terry Pratchett fans. . . . His voice here is unmistakable. . . . And hearing it again is something I expect most of us had assumed we'd never get the chance to do." -- Paste Magazine "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com "The perfect read for the holiday season." -- Paste Magazine, "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Some writers simply possess the Gift. No matter what they bring out . . . it's sure to be compulsively readable. That's certainly the case with Terry Pratchett." -- Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World "The great Terry Pratchett, whose wit is metaphysical, who creates an energetic and lively secondary world, who has a multifarious genius for strong parody. . . . He writes amazing sentences." -- A. S. Byatt, New York Times "[Pratchett] has a satirist's instinct for the absurd and a cartoonist's eye for the telling detail." -- Daily Telegraph (London), "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times, "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in "The Quest for the Keys" is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews, "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- The Observer (London), "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- The Observer (London) "An unexpected, heartfelt gift to Terry Pratchett fans. . . . His voice here is unmistakable. . . . And hearing it again is something I expect most of us had assumed we'd never get the chance to do." -- Paste Magazine "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com, "With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by Colin Smythe, Terry Pratchett's A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories contains the last pieces of fiction we are likely to see from the comic genius who created Discworld. . . . If you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen." -- Washington Post "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- The Observer (London) "An unexpected, heartfelt gift to Terry Pratchett fans. . . . His voice here is unmistakable. . . . And hearing it again is something I expect most of us had assumed we'd never get the chance to do." -- Paste Magazine "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com "We could certainly use more of Pratchett's humor and wisdom just now. How apropos that, due to a typographical error, the motto of the major Discworld newspaper is "The Truth Will Make You Fret." Of course, it's another universally acknowledged truth that if you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes "A Stroke of the Pen." -- Michael Dirda, The Washington Post, "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews, "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- The Observer (London) "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com, "With a foreword by Neil Gaiman and an introduction by Colin Smythe, Terry Pratchett's A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories contains the last pieces of fiction we are likely to see from the comic genius who created Discworld. . . . If you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen." -- Washington Post "We could certainly use more of Pratchett's humor and wisdom just now. How apropos that, due to a typographical error, the motto of the major Discworld newspaper is "The Truth Will Make You Fret." Of course, it's another universally acknowledged truth that if you read just one of Pratchett's books, you'll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes "A Stroke of the Pen." -- Michael Dirda, Washington Post "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "The inventiveness and whimsicality that made the author's Discworld books and other offerings so popular are present here . . . . Pratchett aficionados will find A Stroke of the Pen a treasure trove glittering with lost gems." -- Financial Times "There's much here to delight the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist--including hints of the Hogfather and an early glimpse of Morpork. The long legacy of fantasy short fiction is well-served." -- Observer (London) "An unexpected, heartfelt gift to Terry Pratchett fans. . . . His voice here is unmistakable. . . . And hearing it again is something I expect most of us had assumed we'd never get the chance to do." -- Paste Magazine "There are so many little quips and turns of phrase that foreshadow the author that Pratchett will become. These moments make A Stroke of the Pen a fascinating and satisfying read. . . . If you have a Pratchett fan in your life, you're absolutely going to want to pick this book up for them. The festive nature of the lot of the stories means it's the perfect gift for the Holiday season." -- GeekDad.com "The perfect read for the holiday season." -- Paste Magazine, "A collection of 20 excellent, often laugh-out-loud early works. . . . Pratchett devotees will be moved and gratified by this unexpected gift and even casual readers will be utterly charmed. There isn't a bad story in the bunch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "These early stories show Pratchett's remarkable ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy full of irreverent wordplay, silly authority figures, and subverted endings. . . . Pratchett's legion of fans will relish the view through this almost-overlooked window into the author's evolution, finding much to love in these clever, funny, and tightly written tales." -- Booklist (starred review) "Comic fantastical fragments riffing on everything from cave people to Father Christmas." -- The Guardian "A short and slightly bittersweet portrait of Pratchett as a young writer, as seen through this collection of long-lost and forgotten short stories. . . . They reflect an author in search of his craft, but there are hints of the Discworld to come. . . particularly in the standout story in the collection, 'The Quest for the Keys' . . . . The earliest seeds of what later became Discworld are there for readers who still miss his inimitable style." -- Library Journal "A collection of lost stories from early in Pratchett's career. . . . Several stories set in the fictional town of Blackbury have a genial, tall-tale feel, and the "proto-Discworld" in 'The Quest for the Keys' is a true treat." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delightful. . . . The comedic fantasies that shape this book make for a fun read. The wit, wisdom and intelligence are interspersed with a lively dose of naivete, with entertaining results." -- Independent (London) "You always feel the push of the inimitable Pratchett behind them -- funny, sharp, warm, wise and always so, so readable." -- Daily Mail (UK) "Some writers simply possess the Gift. No matter what they bring out . . . it's sure to be compulsively readable. That's certainly the case with Terry Pratchett." -- Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World "The great Terry Pratchett, whose wit is metaphysical, who creates an energetic and lively secondary world, who has a multifarious genius for strong parody. . . . He writes amazing sentences." -- A. S. Byatt, New York Times "[Pratchett] has a satirist's instinct for the absurd and a cartoonist's eye for the telling detail." -- Daily Telegraph (London)
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La Vergne, Tennessee, United States
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Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Postage and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US $9.95 (approx. AU $15.01) | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Thu, 30 May and Mon, 3 Jun to 43230 |
| US $14.95 (approx. AU $22.55) | United States | Standard Shipping | Estimated between Thu, 30 May and Sat, 1 Jun to 43230 |
| Handling time |
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| Will usually post within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
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| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
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| Item must be returned within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it | Money back |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
You must return items in their original packaging and in the same condition as when you received them. If you don't follow our item condition policy for returnsitem condition policy for returns, you may not receive a full refund.
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