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The Ankh-Morpork Archives: Volume I

Discworld Reference
by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs
The Ankh-Morpork Archives: Volume I (Discworld Reference) by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs
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Think you know Ankh-Morpork? Think again.

In this top-secret guide, travellers will receive a first-hand experience of the real city. If you've ever wondered where Unseen University students wet their whistles (while managing to avoid their teachers doing the same), or exactly what the Assassins' Guild constitutes a true and proper means of inhumation - there are standards to be upheld, after all - then this is the book for you.

Just don't let the Thieves' Guild catch you with this. They won't appreciate their methods being flogged behind their back. Flogging's their job, after all.

Completely revamped and redesigned, this full-colour book contains material from Discworld Diaries across the decades.

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Release date: November 2019

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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett’s work was nothing short of magical, blending satire, wit, and a deep love for the absurd with stories that could make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality. Born in 1948 in Beaconsfield, England, Pratchett's sharp humor and keen observations of human nature started early. After a series of journalistic jobs and a stint in publishing, he found his true calling as a writer of fantasy—albeit with a twist.

Pratchett’s most famous creation, the Discworld series, is a sprawling, multi-layered universe filled with quirky characters, sharp satire, and an unrelenting exploration of the complexities of society. The series—spanning over 40 novels—introduces readers to a world supported by four giant elephants standing on the back of Great A’Tuin, the giant turtle swimming through space. It’s a place where witches, wizards, and talking cats wander through settings that are both fantastical and familiar, a perfect mirror to our own world, full of politics, absurdity, and endless curiosity.

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But what makes Pratchett’s writing so special is the way he combined fantasy with social commentary. Beneath the humor, there was a deep examination of life’s most profound themes: death, belief, fate, and the choices we make. The Discworld books are populated with memorable characters like the no-nonsense witch Granny Weatherwax, the beleaguered Death himself, and the stubborn, yet endearing, Commander Vimes. Each book in the series was a new chance to explore not just the world of Discworld, but our own.

Beyond Discworld, Pratchett’s influence stretched to countless short stories, children’s books, and even collaborations, as he never shied away from experimenting with new forms. His distinct voice—equal parts comedic and philosophical—was a reflection of his own journey. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007, Pratchett’s final years were marked by his fierce determination to keep writing, even as the disease began to take its toll. His work continues to resonate with fans around the globe, and his legacy lives on not only in his books but in the way he used humor to make us confront our own world with a sharper eye and a bit more laughter.

Pratchett once said, “There’s no point in being grown-up if you can’t be childish sometimes.” And true to that sentiment, his books remain as vibrant, as fun, and as thought-provoking as ever—proof that even the most fantastical worlds can hold a mirror to our own.

Discworld Reference

Discworld Reference consists of 11 total books and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series Discworld

The Discworld Companion (Discworld Reference)
Unrated
The Discworld Companion Updated (Discworld Reference)
★ 10.00 (1)
Nanny Ogg's Cookbook (Discworld Reference)
★ 8.00 (2)
The New Discworld Companion (Discworld Reference)
★ 7.00 (2)
The Wit & Wisdom of Discworld (Discworld Reference)
★ 6.00 (2)
The Folklore of Discworld (Discworld Reference)
★ 8.76 (4)
Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion ...So Far (Discworld Reference)
★ 8.50 (2)
Mrs. Bradshaw's Handbook (Discworld Reference)
★ 7.00 (1)
The Ankh-Morpork Archives: Volume I (Discworld Reference)
Unrated
The Ankh-Morpork Archives: Volume II (Discworld Reference)
Unrated
The Ultimate Discworld Companion (Discworld Reference)
⧗ 8.00 (1)

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