A Slip of the Keyboard: Collected Non-fiction (Paperback)

Terry Pratchett (author), Neil Gaiman (foreword)

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Paperback 384 Pages / Published: 07/05/2015

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Terry Pratchett in his own words With a foreword by Neil Gaiman Terry Pratchett earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series - but in recent years he became equally well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer's research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together the best of Pratchett's non fiction writing on his life, on his work, and on the weirdness of the world: from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf's love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end. With his trademark humour, humanity and unforgettable way with words, this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure - man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and the right to a good death.

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780552167727
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 262 g
Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 24 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

"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

Terry Pratchett

Dearly-loved British Fantasy author, knight of the realm and creator of the fantastic Discworld series. Known as 'Sir Terry' to his legions of fans, he sadly died in March, 2015.

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Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is amongst Britain’s foremost writers of fantasy and graphic novels; blending mythologies, folklore and urban legend in a diverse portfolio that embraces the ground-breaking graphic novel series The Sandman, contemporary children’s classics, The Graveyard Book and Coraline and adult fiction including Stardust, Neverwhere and the masterpiece that is American Gods.

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