The Light Fantastic - (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This second book in a specially priced relaunch of the first three Discworld novels puts the inept wizard Rincewind--who was last seen falling off the edge of the world--in charge of saving the world from a disastrous collision. Features a Discworld map, visitor's guide, crossword puzzle, and more.lspace.org.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The side-splitting sequel to <em>The Color of Magic</em>, <em>The Light Fantastic </em>by <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett takes readers on another offbeat journey with bumbling wizard Rincewind and hapless tourist Twoflower--both last seen falling off the edge of Discworld.</strong></p><p>The fate of Pratchett's alternative fantasy macrocosm are in the bumbling duo's hands as it hurtles its way toward a foreboding red star, threatening the fate of the entire universe. </p><p>Sharp, sardonic, and brilliantly funny, in this third installment in the bestselling Discworld series, Pratchett once again earns his master satirist reputation, with witty wordplay and irreverent storytelling that fans are sure to love.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>It's just one of those days when nothing seemsto go right--a most inopportune time for thefirst tourist <em>ever</em> to set foot (and carnivorous Luggage) on the Discworld to be extending his already eventful vacation. (Not that he currently has much choice in the matter.) But with a monstrous red star on a direct collision course, the future for the residents of this flat planet carried by four elephants riding on the shell of a giant turtle swimming through space appears uncertain at best. Fortunately, there is one individual who can save Discworld from total destruction. Unfortunately, that hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was last seen falling off the edge of the world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"He is a satirist of enormous talent... Incredibly funny, compulsively readable." <BR>--"The Times<BR>"<BR>"A true original among contemporary writers." <BR>--"The Times"<br><br>"UNADULTERATED FUN.... WITTY, FREQUENTLY HILARIOUS".<P>-- San Francisco Chronicle<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>TERRY PRATCHETT is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire and says he 'doesn't want to get a life, because it feels as though he's trying to lead three already'. He was appointed OBE in 1998. He is the author of the phenomenally successful Discworld series and his trilogy for young readers, The Bromeliad, is scheduled to be adapted into a spectacular animated movie. His first Discworld novel for children, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal.
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