Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Eric, stylized as faust eric, is the ninth discworld novel by terry pratchett. Eric discworld, book 9 by terry pratchett fantastic fiction. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Eric was a novel i missed out on back then, and now i am very happy to have gotten a hold of it. Discworlds only demonology hacker, eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of ankhmorporks denizens. Although this world may appear completely different to our own, the discworld novels explore a multitude of very human issues. Eric terry pratchett page 8 read online free books. Sir terry pratchetts 1990 discworld offering and 9th in the series sees a return of rincewind in this most douglas adamsesque of his books.
Terry pratchetts hilarious take on the faust legend stars many of the discworlds most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave eric wishing once more this time, quite fervently, that hed never been born. I read most of terry pratchett s discworld novels during my highschool years, and i had forgotten how amusing the author is, especially in his earlier works. Terry pratchett was an excellent english writer of comical fantasy novels. Stephen briggs narration of terry pratchett s books is a s usual excellent, giving full life and humour to the books i love so much. 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 wellknown as an outspoken campaigner for causes including alzheimers research and animal rights. Terry pratchetts ninth discworld novel gloriously illustrated in full colour by original discworld artist josh kirby a hilarious take on the faust legend. It was originally published in 1990 as a discworld story, in a larger format than the other novels and. If youre looking for a onebookstand, any of the stories can be enjoyed immensely in isolation, but if youre. After all, chaos always ensues whenever important public services are withdrawn, and discworld is no exception. Interesting times paperback book cover by terry pratchett. Eric discworld, book 9 by terry pratchett book cover, description, publication history. I have been a fan of terry pratchett since his works were first published many years ago and have remained a fan ever since, all of his books are very good but those of the discworld series are possibly his finest. All the discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world which sits on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle.
Discworlds only demonology hacker, eric, is about to make life very diffic. Pratchett could never actually be bad, but the simple fact of the matter is that, when compared to the mainstream discworld books, eric isnt very good. Eric, book nine in terry pratchetts discworld series, is a riot. Below is the order in which terry pratchetts novels have been released in. What he manages to summon instead is the lovable but luckless rincewind. Terry pratchett was a very prolific novelist and his books are enjoyed by readers of all ages worldwide. Terence david john pratchett was born to david and eileen pratchett on the 28th april 1948, at minellan nursing home in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire. This book is the 9th in the discworld series, and the 5th story about rincewind.
One of his greatest works is the discworld series which comprise of over 40 books. This particular one really jumps around a bit, and not only just around the discworld, but around time and space as well which allows for the setting to change quite drastically from part to part. An exercise in satire this is one of terry pratchett s most widelysweeping books, in which he puns on everything from the faustian bargain and dantes inferno, to the story of the trojan war and the mayainca empires of south america. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Eric turns out to be another fun story by terry pratchett in the discworld, and is the froth in the rincewind series. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. As always, especially with the early books, terry pratchett does an excellent job of spinning a yarn that is a wonderful parody of something goethes faust in this case and is also laughoutloud funny. He grew up to become the uks bestselling author of the 1990s and is known globally as the creator of the discworld fantasy novels, a series numbering 40 volumes. Terry pratchetts hilarious novel, eric, takes on the faust legend and stars many of the discworlds most popular characters in an outrageous adventure. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic series. Eric discworlds only demonology hacker, eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of ankhmorporks denizens.
An exercise in satire this is one of terry pratchetts most widelysweeping books, in which he puns on everything from the faustian bargain and dantes inferno, to the story of the trojan war and the mayainca empires of south america. I have been a fan of terry pratchett since his works were first published many years ago and have remained a fan ever since, all of his books are very good but those of. The discworld books were written by no other else than sir terence david john pratchett. Feb 11, 2014 terry pratchett s hilarious take on the faust legend stars many of the discworld s most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave eric wishing once more this time, quite fervently, that hed never been born. The news of terry pratchetts passing may be the first sad thing associated with his name. The first ever novel in terry pratchett s discworld series introduces us to the landscape and characters of this literary universe in a fantastic romp around the discworld. It was originally published in 1990 as a discworld story, in a larger format than the other novels and illustrated. Discworld s only demonology hacker, eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of ankhmorporks denizens.
Terry pratchett s hilarious take on the faust legend stars many of the discworld s most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave eric wishing once more this time, quite fervently, that hed never been born. The first novel in the hilarious and irreverent discworld series from new york timesbestselling author terry pratchett. The definitive listing of terry pratchett s discworld novels. Later, rincewind and eric discuss the meaning of living forever. A writer who has been compared to mark twain, kurt vonnegut, and douglas adams, sir terry pratchett has created a complex, yet zany world filled. The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchetts most iconic fantasy novel series.
The discworld is the fictional setting of terry pratchett s most iconic fantasy novel series. Eric is 14, lives on the famed and magical discworld, and is the first ever demonology hacker. Eric terry pratchett books discworld collectors library editions. Jan 29, 2017 pratchett could never actually be bad, but the simple fact of the matter is that, when compared to the mainstream discworld books, eric isnt very good. I read most of terry pratchetts discworld novels during my highschool years, and i had forgotten how amusing the author is, especially in his earlier works. A novel of discworld discworld series by terry pratchett. Youve only taken us all the way back to the tsortean wars. The colour of magic features the wizards of unseen university, dragons, demons, and unlikely heroes in the shape of a failed student of magic, a hostile. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. The definitive listing of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Terry pratchetts daughter declares the shepherds crown will.
That weeks issue of the bbcs magazine radio times featured terry on the cover, and the headline 5 minutes of television that will change our lives sir terry pratchett on the bbcs most controversial documentary. Eric is the ninth discworld novel by terry pratchett. Eric calls up a demon to grant him three wishes but what he gets is the discworlds most. A subtle parody of goethes faust, we find a young ankhmorpork demonologist, eric, who has drawn a magic circle to summon a demon and instead brings rincewind to his home. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. A hardback edition of terry pratchetts ninth discworld novel, a hilarious take on the faust legend starring rincewind, the luggage, and eric.
Sir terry pratchett the life and works of sir terry pratchett obe. To have the most beautiful woman who ever existed and 3. Pratchett published his first novel, the carpet people, in 1971 at the age of thirteen. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015. It stars a pimply, highly intelligent and pompous teenager who is determined to summon a demon so that he might demand riches, glory, and the most beautiful woman alive. Rincewind tosses his egg and cress sandwich into the water, starting the formation of life. Rincewind and eric are sent back in time to when the creator was making the world. Fortunately, he doesnt succeed in raising any devils, but he does raise rincewind the most incom.
Jun 12, 2015 terry pratchetts daughter rhianna has brought down the curtain on her fathers discworld novels, declaring that she will not write any more herself, nor give anyone else permission to do so. Eric discworld s only demonology hacker, eric, is about to make life very difficult for the rest of ankhmorporks denizens. It was originally published in 1990 as a discworld story, in a larger format than the other novels and illustrated by josh kirby. It was later reissued as a normal paperback without any illustrations, and in some cases, with the title given. This is another great discworld book, one of my favorites. Stephen briggs narration of terry pratchetts books is a s usual excellent, giving full life and humour to the books i love so much. Youd think shed put a few cushions or something around the place. This was followed by another documentary, terry pratchett. But instead of a tractable demon, he calls up rincewind, probably the most incompetent wizard in the univers. Terry pratchetts daughter rhianna has brought down the curtain on her fathers discworld novels, declaring that she will not write any more herself, nor give anyone else permission to do so. Society is suddenly overrun by ghosts and poltergeists, while dead rights activist reg shoe finds himself busier than hes ever been and newlydeceased wizard windle poons rises from. Mar 19, 2015 the news of terry pratchett s passing may be the first sad thing associated with his name. Thia is an unseen library edition in fine condition from 2003. Its essentially one gag dragged out over 163 pages and it feels less like a story that needed to be told and more like one that was written on commission.
He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Eric has 3 simple wishes, which he hopes his newly conjured demon can grant. It was later reissued as a normal paperback without any illustrations, and in some cases, with the title given on the cover and title pages simply as eric. I must say, complained eric, if this is where the most beautiful woman lives i dont think much of her choice of boodwah. 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. Terry pratchetts daughter declares the shepherds crown. Eric, the 9th discworld book, chronicles the adventures of the inept wizard rincewind, who is summoned by a yearold demonologist named eric. Buy eric by terry pratchett from waterstones today. In terry pratchetts reaper man, death has left discworld but thats not necessarily a good thing. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett.