Pratchett, Terry

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PRATCHETT, Terry

PRATCHETT, Terry. British, b. 1948. Genres: Science fiction/Fantasy, Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Journalist in Buckingham- shire, Bristol and Bath England, 1965-80; Central Electricity Generating Board, Western Region, press officer, 1980-87; novelist. Publications: DISCWORLD NOVEL SERIES: The Colour of Magic, 1983; The Light Fantastic, 1986; Equal Rites, 1987; Mort, 1987; Sourcery, 1988; Wyrd Sisters, 1988; Pyramids, 1989; Eric, 1989; Guards! Guards!, 1989; Moving Pictures, 1990; Reaper Man, 1991; Witches Abroad, 1991; Small Gods, 1992; Lords and Ladies, 1993; Men at Arms, 1993; (with S. Briggs) The Streets of Ankh- Morpork, 1993; (with S. Briggs) The Discworld Companion, 1994; Soul Music, 1994; Interesting Times, 1994; Maskerade, 1995; Feet of Clay, 1996; Hayfather, 1996; The Wee Free Men, 2003. BROMELIAD TRILOGY: Truck- ers, 1989; Diggers, 1990; Wings, 1990. OTHER: The Carpet People, 1971, rev ed, 1992; The Dark Side of the Sun, 1976; Strata, 1981; (with G. Jolliffe) The Unadulterated Cat, 1989; (with N. Gaiman) Good Omens, 1990; Only You Cna Save Mankind, 1992; Johnny and the Dead, 1993; Johnny and the Bomb, 1995; The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents (YA), 2001. Address: c/o Colin Smythe, P. O. Box 6, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. SL9 8XA, England.

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