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Dec 1, 1983 · Terry Pratchett. 4.00. 389,857 ratings14,354 reviews. In a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out.
The Colour of Magic, comic fantasy novel written by English author Terry Pratchett and published in 1983. It was the first of more than 40 volumes in his wildly popular Discworld series of satirical fantasy novels set on a flat planet carried by four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle.
The Disc’s very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the world’s first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land. Unfortunately, the person charged with maintaining that survival in the face of robbers, mercenaries and, well, Death, is a spectacularly inept wizard….
Dec 26, 2008 · “The Color of Magic” is a hero's journey tale done in comedic fashion. It’s the first book in Prachett’s disc world series. An incompetent wizard, Rincewind, becomes the guide to a goofy but wealthy tourist named Twoflower.
The Disc’s very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the world’s first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land. Unfortunately, the person charged with maintaining that survival in the face of robbers, mercenaries and, well, Death, is a spectacularly inept wizard….
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by Terry Pratchett (Author) 4.4 24,280 ratings. Part of: Discworld (41 books) Teachers' pick for school years 1–9. See all formats and editions. Save 5% on any 4 qualifying items | Terms. 'His spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday.
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