A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories

Description: A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories [Hardcover] Pratchett, Terry Product Overview "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 PostA 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). Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper (October 10, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063376199 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #39,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #113 in Fantasy Anthologies #418 in Humorous Fantasy (Books) #830 in Short Stories (Books) #113 in Fantasy Anthologies Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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