You can also check out the storylines on the wiki page, and chose one of the arcs that think might suit your tastes (The Guards series for fans of detective novels, The Witches for those that are fans of folklore,…). I generally recommend Pyramids or (especially) Small Gods as good starting points as they are very self contained and have the fewest links with the rest of the series. For those of you that might be interested in experiencing the Discworld series for the first time, I suggest NOT starting at the beginning with The Colour of Magic, as the first few novels aren’t Pratchett’s best work (though are still highly enjoyable), and won’t help you get the best feel for his brilliance. I’ve already read most of the Discworld series (there are a handful that for one reason or another I never got to), so I’m coming into this series to reminisce, knowing what to expect.

Bringing a piece of Terry Pratchett's unique magic into every home the film will ensure viewers young and old enjoy a thrilling journey across Discworld this Christmas.I must admit that I find the old covers by Josh Kirby very endearing in their classic style (even if he slightly missed Twoflower’s description in this one).īefore digging into the book itself, I feel it best to talk about reading order, since this is the first post in this series. Following their adventures as they flee a fire in Ankh-Morpork, endure dangerous encounters with the disc's mythical creatures, dice with Death and fight to prevent the world from ending, Colour of Magic offers an exhilarating ride through a magical realm quite unlike any other.Ĭolour of Magic is bursting with breath-taking special effects, edge-of-your-seat action and boasts a stellar supporting cast that includes Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie), Christopher Lee (The Wickerman, Lord of the Rings) and Jeremy Irons (Kingdom of Heaven, The Lion King).Īvailable as a single disc version or a limited-edition two-disc set packed with exclusive behind the scenes extras including a gag reel, deleted scenes and cast interviews.

Released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and starring David Jason and Sean Astin this mystical adventure film combines two of Pratchett's most-beloved novels, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic.Īfter inept wizard Rincewind (Jason A Touch of Frost, The Hogfather) is expelled from Unseen University for failing to learn even basic magic he is forced to become tour guide to Discworld's first tourist, naive insurance salesman Twoflower (Astin Lord of the Rings, 24).

The Colour of Magic Terry Pratchett's magical adventure enchants its way onto UK DVD and Blu-ray on 3rd November 2008Ĭasting its spell over audiences this Christmas is Terry Pratchett's fantasy masterpiece, The Colour of Magic, available on DVD and Blu-ray from the 3rd November.

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