Moving Pictures

Book cover of Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld

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A hilarious take on the movie industry and all its foibles. Moving Pictures is filled to the brim with Sir Terry Pratchett's signature wit and cutting humour

'An enduring, endearing presence in comic literature' Guardian

The alchemists of the Discworld have discovered the magic of the silver screen. But what…

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1 author picked Moving Pictures as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A.J. Ponder

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I loved the cleverness and comedy of this book, as Terry Pratchett creates a story that’s both absolutely sweet and beautifully dark. The whimsical way Terry Pratchett puts Hollywood in a carnival mirror not only creates a cheesy fantasy world where cameras are full of fast-painting imps but one with a darker side—a darker side that includes some fun Lovecraftian references and other Easter eggs.

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