Terry Pratchett is Raising Steam

[Adam1701D]

Rejoice...the new Discworld book is out today - "Raising Steam". Yes, the railways are coming to Ankh Morpork.

I've just downloaded this to my Kindle - smashing stuff and totally recommended. 

[REGP]

I am old fashion enough to prefer my books on paper, but I'm just glad he can still write.

Ray

[trainsdownunder]

As a Prachett fan I have been looking forward to this.

So pleased he is still writing. Have met the man several times. an absolute charmer. I was at school with Steve Briggs, the guy who wrote the plays based on the novels and so used to get invites to opening nights before I emigrated. Do miss that pleasure.

[Griffo]

My "hard copy" is due tomorrow! 40 books on and it still seems "better than life"!!

[Adam1701D]

I can feel the need to get hold of a "hard copy" as well, not least for the marvellous Discworld railway map that is included.

[OwL]

Never read a Pratchett book however i'm really glad he is still able to write, and long may it continue

[Griffo]

Never read a Pratchett book however i'm really glad he is still able to write, and long may it continue

I think you've missed out! Pratchett and modelling (no not that sort, I haven't got the legs for it) are both about creating a believeable reality. Give his books a try, you won't be sorry.

[trainsdownunder]

I wonder - if and  when Terry does eventually shuffle of this mortal coil (not for sometime hopefully) will he get a personal attendance by "Death" similar to wizards and other heros ?

Maybe he could be offered a place alongside Albert keeping the library in order.

[NinOz]

I can feel the need to get hold of a "hard copy" as well, not least for the marvellous Discworld railway map that is included.

Is the map in the hard or soft cover?
I know one prezzie I will get this christmas.

[Adam1701D]

Don't know where the map is in the physical books but it looks really good on the Kindle!

There has been at least one Discworld-based layout that I know of...after this book, there is going to be real potential for a lot more. I won't say more, as I haven't finished it yet and I don't want to give anything away...

[Sprintex]

Never read a Pratchett book however i'm really glad he is still able to write, and long may it continue

I think you've missed out! Pratchett and modelling (no not that sort, I haven't got the legs for it) are both about creating a believeable reality. Give his books a try, you won't be sorry.

I don't think you've missed anything

Despite being a fan of this sort of fiction - read The Hobbit and LOTR, made my way through two excellent series of books by Maggie Furey and now reading the third current series) I have tried on two occasions to read Pratchett books (can't remember which ones now?), both times I found them very hard going and quickly lost interest

Having said that everyone is different and you should give it a try and judge for yourself


Paul

[CF-FZG]

Is the map in the hard or soft cover?

As it's only just been released, I would say the hardback - the softcover won't be released for at least 6 months, (if ever - it depends on the release date for the softback).