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The Hilarious Fantasy of Terry Pratchett
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
At its height, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series accounted for fully 2% of all book sales in the United Kingdom. Over the course of his life he wrote 59 books, achieved knighthood, and created a beloved and hilarious franchise. What was Pratchett's worldview, and what motivated him to crack jokes about Death and wizards? Guest Marc Burrows wrote the first authorized biography of Pratchett, and just wrapped up a show about him at the Edinburgh Fringe. REFERENCED BOOKS AT: www.mightyheaton.com/goodscifi SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/alienating
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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