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Terry Pratchett biography

Terry Pratchett was an English author best known for his extensive body of fantasy novels, particularly the Discworld series. Pratchett began his writing career as a journalist before publishing his first novel, The Carpet People, in 1971. He gained widespread recognition with the publication of The Colour of Magic in 1983, which introduced readers to the satirical and imaginative world of Discworld. Over the following decades, Pratchett wrote more than forty Discworld novels, each blending humor, social commentary, and fantasy elements.

Pratchett’s works have been published by several major publishers, including Gollancz and Doubleday. In addition to the Discworld series, he wrote other novels such as Good Omens (co-authored with Neil Gaiman) and the Bromeliad trilogy. His books have been recognized for their wit and inventive storytelling, appealing to both adult and younger readers.

Throughout his career, Pratchett received numerous honors, including being appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 for services to literature. In 2009, he was knighted for his contributions to literature. Pratchett was also awarded the Carnegie Medal in 2001 for his children’s novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents.

Pratchett’s final Discworld novel, The Shepherd’s Crown, was published in 2015.