A Slip of the Keyboard: Collected Non-fiction - Couverture souple

Pratchett, Terry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 055216772X ISBN 13 : 9780552167727

Editeur : Corgi, 2015

Synopsis

This book comes with a foreword by Neil Gaiman. Terry Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series - but in recent years he has become equally well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer's research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together for the first time the finest examples of Pratchett's non fiction writing, both serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer (and why banana daiquiris are so important); from memories of Granny Pratchett to speculation about Gandalf's love life, and passionate defences of the causes dear to him. With all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular, this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to speak for himself - man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and Dignity in Dying.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Terry Pratchett in his own words

With a foreword by Neil Gaiman

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 well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer’s research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together the best of Pratchett’s non fiction writing on his life, on his work, and on the weirdness of the world: from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf’s love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end.

With his trademark humour, humanity and unforgettable way with words, this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure – man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and the right to a good death.

Revue de presse :

"Seriously funny about the weirdness of the world and humorously serious about the NHS, assisted dying and his urgent personal campaign for more research into Alzheimer’s disease" (Times)

"A wonderful collection...[Pratchett] emerges as, yes, likeable but also complex and angry" (Independent)

"His life and legacy will always be cause for celebration" (Guardian)

"Bright, funny, insightful, warm...a man who truly knew how to enjoy life...and books" (George R.R. Martin)

"Wise and funny...my unlikely hero" (A.S. Byatt)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Corgi
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 055216772X
• ISBN 13: 9780552167727
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384