![]() ![]() A Blink of the Screen, Terry's short fiction collection, was also one of the best-selling hardcovers of 2012. Snuff was the best-selling adult hardcover novel of 2011. ![]() With all the humour and humanity that have made his novels so enduringly popular, this collection brings Pratchett out from behind the scenes of the Discworld to speak for himself - man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orangutans and Dignity in Dying. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together for the first time the finest examples of Pratchett's nonfiction writing, both serious and surreal: from musings on mushrooms to what it means to be a writer (and why banana daiquiris are so important) from memories of Granny Pratchett to speculation about Gandalf's love life, and passionate defences of the causes dear to him. Terry Pratchett A Slip of the Keyboard: Collected Non-fiction Paperback 3 August 2015 by Terry Pratchett (Author) 985 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 16.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 49.28 2 Used from 66.21 5 New from 49.28 Paperback 24.99 10 New from 24. Terry Pratchett has earned a place in the hearts of listeners the world over with his best-selling Discworld series - but in recent years he has become equally well-known and respected as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer's research and animal rights. Born Terence David John Pratchett, Sir Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. ![]() A collection of essays and other nonfiction from Terry Pratchett, spanning the whole of his writing career from his early years to the present day. ![]()
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