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With a foreword by Neil Gaiman
Terry Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series – but in recent years he has become equally well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer’s research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together for the first time the finest examples of Pratchett’s non fiction writing, both serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer (and why banana daiquiris are so important); from memories of Granny Pratchett to speculation about Gandalf’s love life, and passionate defences of the causes dear to him.
With all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular, this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to speak for himself – man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and Dignity in Dying.
Terry Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series – but in recent years he has become equally well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer’s research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together for the first time the finest examples of Pratchett’s non fiction writing, both serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer (and why banana daiquiris are so important); from memories of Granny Pratchett to speculation about Gandalf’s love life, and passionate defences of the causes dear to him.
With all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular, this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to speak for himself – man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and Dignity in Dying.
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"Seriously funny about the weirdness of the world and humorously serious about the NHS, assisted dying and his urgent personal campaign for more research into Alzheimer’s disease" (Times)
"A wonderful collection...[Pratchett] emerges as, yes, likeable but also complex and angry" (Independent)
"His life and legacy will always be cause for celebration" (Guardian)
"Bright, funny, insightful, warm...a man who truly knew how to enjoy life...and books" (George R.R. Martin)
"Wise and funny...my unlikely hero" (A.S. Byatt)
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"A wonderful collection...[Pratchett] emerges as, yes, likeable but also complex and angry" (Independent)
"His life and legacy will always be cause for celebration" (Guardian)
"Bright, funny, insightful, warm...a man who truly knew how to enjoy life...and books" (George R.R. Martin)
"Wise and funny...my unlikely hero" (A.S. Byatt)
Terry Pratchett in his own words - a collection of essays and other non fiction by the creator of Discworld, about his life, interests, campaigns, and his writing career from early years to the present day.
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- EditoreTransworld
- Data di pubblicazione2015
- ISBN 10 0552167746
- ISBN 13 9780552167741
- RilegaturaPaperback
- Numero edizione1
- Numero di pagine384
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. With a foreword by Neil Gaiman Terry Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series but in recent years he has become equally well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimers research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together for the first time the finest examples of Pratchetts non fiction writing, both serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer (and why banana daiquiris are so important); from memories of Granny Pratchett to speculation about Gandalfs love life, and passionate defences of the causes dear to him. With all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular, this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to speak for himself man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and Dignity in Dying. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR009731168
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