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His [[Discworld]] comic fantasies began with ''The Colour of Magic'' in 1983 (to his amusement he's been asked in recent years whether he pinched any themes from [[J. K. Rowling]], who started publishing in 1997). They've been such a phenomenal success, and have generated so many spinoffs like maps, games, diaries, quizbooks and even academic studies, that it's getting difficult to count the actual [[Discworld]] novels. Officially, his 2001 publications include the 26th and 27th, ''Thief of Time'' and (with artist [[Paul Kidby]]) ''The Last Hero'', but this count omits the short novel whose chapters alternate with chunks of pop-science explication in ''The Science of Discworld'' (with [[Ian Stewart]] and [[Jack Cohen]]).... Despite having learned to cope with vast UK signing sessions that go on until his wrist screams for mercy, Terry remains cheerful and approachable, with a fund of wry anecdotes about his various lives as famous writer, obscure writer, journalist, and (once upon a time) PR man for a nuclear power station. You have to admire the man who created the bibliophile orangutan of Unseen University, literature's first rugged, muscular and caring role-model for librarians everywhere.  
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'''Sir Terence David John Pratchett''', OBE, was an [[English]] author of [[fantasy]] novels, especially [[humor]]ous works, best known for his [[Discworld]] series of 41 comic novels.
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He developed an interest in [[science fiction]] as a young man and attended [[conventions]] from about 1963, but [[gafiated]] when he got his first job as a trainee journalist in ’65.
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Pratchett's first short story, "Business Rivals," was published in the High Wycombe Technical School magazine in 1962. His first novel, ''The Carpet People'', was published in 1971. His [[Discworld]] books began with ''The Colour of Magic'' in 1983. They were a phenomenal success, and generated many spinoffs like maps, games, diaries, quizbooks and even academic studies.
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Despite having learned to cope with vast [[UK]] signing sessions that went on until his wrist screamed for mercy, Terry remained cheerful and approachable, with a fund of wry anecdotes about his various lives as famous writer, obscure writer, journalist, and (once upon a time) PR man for a nuclear power station, until his death.
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Pratchett married Lyn Purves at the Congregational Church, Gerrards Cross, on 5 October 1968. Their daughter, [[Rhianna Pratchett]], also a writer, was born in 1976. She now promotes her father’s legacy.  
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In December 2007, Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, which would lead to his death.
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You have to admire the man who created the [[bibliophile]] orangutan of Unseen University, literature's first rugged, muscular and caring role-model for librarians everywhere.  
  
 
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* 1988 -- [[Picocon 6]], [[Conine]], [[Microcon 8]]
 
* 1988 -- [[Picocon 6]], [[Conine]], [[Microcon 8]]
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* 1989 -- [[Picocon 7]], [[Nicon 89]]
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* 1989 -- [[Picocon 7]], [[Nicon 89]], [[BSFA Award]]
 
* 1990 -- [[Ad Astra 10]], [[Octocon 1990]]
 
* 1990 -- [[Ad Astra 10]], [[Octocon 1990]]
 
* 1992 -- [[ArmadaCon III]], [[Hillcon 3]], [[Keycon 9]]
 
* 1992 -- [[ArmadaCon III]], [[Hillcon 3]], [[Keycon 9]]
 
* 1993 -- [[Capricon 13]], [[OryCon 15]], [[Swancon 18]], [[Finncon '93]]
 
* 1993 -- [[Capricon 13]], [[OryCon 15]], [[Swancon 18]], [[Finncon '93]]
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* 1994 -- [[Nordcon 11]], [[Chattacon XIX]]
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* 1994 -- [[Nordcon 11]], [[Chattacon XIX]],  British Book Awards’ Fantasy and Science Fiction Author of the Year
 
* 1995 -- [[Necronomicon '95]]
 
* 1995 -- [[Necronomicon '95]]
 
* 1996 -- [[Lunacon 39]], [[Albacon 96]]
 
* 1996 -- [[Lunacon 39]], [[Albacon 96]]
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* 1998 -- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
 
* 1999 -- [[Trinity]]
 
* 1999 -- [[Trinity]]
 
* 2000 -- [[AggieCon XXXI]]
 
* 2000 -- [[AggieCon XXXI]]
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* 2004 -- '''[[Noreascon 4]]'''
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* 2001 -- Carnegie Medal
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* 2003 -- [[Prometheus Award]]
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* 2004 -- '''[[Noreascon 4]]''', [[Locus Award]]
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* 2005 -- [[Locus Award]]
 
* 2006 -- [[Discworld Convention 2006]]
 
* 2006 -- [[Discworld Convention 2006]]
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* 2007 -- [[MidSouthCon 25]], [[Nullus Anxietas 1]]
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* 2007 -- [[MidSouthCon 25]], [[Nullus Anxietas 1]], [[Locus Award]]
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* 2009 -- [[Skylark Award]]
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* 2008 -- [[Locus Award]]
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* 2011 -- [[Nullus Anxietas 3]], [[Karl Edward Wagner Award]], ALAs Margaret A. Edwards Award,  [[Andre Norton Award]] for his novel ''I Shall Wear Midnight''
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* 2009 -- Knight Bachelor, [[Skylark Award]]
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* 2010 -- [[World Fantasy Award]] for Life Achievement, [[Andre Norton Award]]
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* 2011 -- [[Nullus Anxietas 3]], [[Karl Edward Wagner Award]], ALA’s Margaret A. Edwards Award,  [[Andre Norton Award]]  
 
* 2012 -- [[Forry Award]]
 
* 2012 -- [[Forry Award]]
 
* 2014 -- [[Satellite 4]]
 
* 2014 -- [[Satellite 4]]
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* 10 honorary doctorates
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[http://terrypratchett.co.uk/ Official website]
  
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Revision as of 16:34, 17 October 2020

(April 28, 1948 – March 12, 2015)

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, OBE, was an English author of fantasy novels, especially humorous works, best known for his Discworld series of 41 comic novels.

He developed an interest in science fiction as a young man and attended conventions from about 1963, but gafiated when he got his first job as a trainee journalist in ’65.

Pratchett's first short story, "Business Rivals," was published in the High Wycombe Technical School magazine in 1962. His first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971. His Discworld books began with The Colour of Magic in 1983. They were a phenomenal success, and generated many spinoffs like maps, games, diaries, quizbooks and even academic studies.

Despite having learned to cope with vast UK signing sessions that went on until his wrist screamed for mercy, Terry remained cheerful and approachable, with a fund of wry anecdotes about his various lives as famous writer, obscure writer, journalist, and (once upon a time) PR man for a nuclear power station, until his death.

Pratchett married Lyn Purves at the Congregational Church, Gerrards Cross, on 5 October 1968. Their daughter, Rhianna Pratchett, also a writer, was born in 1976. She now promotes her father’s legacy.

In December 2007, Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, which would lead to his death.

You have to admire the man who created the bibliophile orangutan of Unseen University, literature's first rugged, muscular and caring role-model for librarians everywhere.

Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

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