{"product_id":"9781804992593-a-stroke-of-the-pen","title":"A Stroke of the Pen","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lost Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of the bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and most beloved storytellers of all time comes a truly unmissable and beautifully illustrated collection of rediscovered short stories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCLUDES A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN NEW SHORT STORY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith a foreword by Neil Gaiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003efantastic collection\u003c\/b\u003e of short stories… A \u003cb\u003emust have\u003c\/b\u003e for Terry Pratchett fans’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eKeeps you entertained right to the end\u003c\/b\u003e. I was mesmerized throughout \u003cb\u003eand could not put it down\u003c\/b\u003e’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eExcellent,\u003c\/b\u003e often\u003cb\u003e laugh-out-loud \u003c\/b\u003eearly works. \u003cb\u003eThere isn’t a bad story in the bunch\u003c\/b\u003e’ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the multi-million copy bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eDiscworld\u003c\/i\u003e series, discover a truly unmissable collection of lost short stories, as well as a never-before-seen, recently found new tale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten under a pseudonym in the 1970s and 80s, these early tales hint at the worlds the legendary Sir Terry Pratchett would go on to create, containing all his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough these stories, you’ll \u003ci\u003emeet Og the inventor\u003c\/i\u003e, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; \u003ci\u003ehaunt the\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMinistry of Nuisances\u003c\/i\u003e with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; \u003ci\u003ego on a dangerous quest\u003c\/i\u003e through time and space with hero Kron, and discover many more adventures…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're looking for a title for a seasoned Pratchett reader or someone starting from the beginning, this incredible collection is perfect for any science-fiction and fantasy fan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders love \u003ci\u003eA Stroke of the Pen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A real\u003cb\u003e pleasure\u003c\/b\u003e… full of the wit, fun and acute observation that made Pratchett such \u003cb\u003ea successful and well-loved author\u003c\/b\u003e’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e‘Sir Terry \u003cb\u003edid not disappoint\u003c\/b\u003e… This book is \u003cb\u003ean absolute must-read\u003c\/b\u003e for any fans of Terry Pratchett, or for new fans-in-the-making who enjoy humorous and clever fantasy stories’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e‘The \u003cb\u003egreatest writer\u003c\/b\u003e of all’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e read from start to finish, perfect for longtime fans of Pratchett’s work and those wholly new to his writing’ ***** Reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA treasure trove\u003c\/b\u003e glistening with lost gems’ \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eFunny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esharp\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewarm\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewise\u003c\/b\u003e and always \u003cb\u003eso, so readable'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e collection is \u003cb\u003einventive\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eentertaining\u003c\/b\u003e and a little \u003cb\u003equirky\u003c\/b\u003e, often with a twisty end' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Shows the beginnings of one of the UK’s \u003cb\u003ebest fantasy writers\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003eA treat \u003c\/b\u003efor seasoned fans and newcomers’\u003ci\u003e Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘There’s \u003cb\u003emuch here to delight\u003c\/b\u003e the open-minded, the fantasy aficionado and the Pratchett completist’ \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘These early stories show Pratchett’s \u003cb\u003eremarkable\u003c\/b\u003e ability to poke fun at the absurdity of the real world through fantasy…much to love in these\u003cb\u003e clever, funny, and tightly written tales’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘The earliest \u003cb\u003eseeds of what later became \u003ci\u003eDiscworld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are there for readers who still miss his \u003cb\u003einimitable style\u003c\/b\u003e’ \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41683874480225,"sku":"9781804992593","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_32358961.jpg?v=1737194129","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781804992593-a-stroke-of-the-pen","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}