James
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:30 PM |
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Terry Pratchett Knighted
Link:
Arise Sir Terry
I know there's loads of Pratchett fans on here so thought you might be interested.
Cheers,
James
[Edited on 18/2/09 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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wrigglypig
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:33 PM |
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Thats nice to see and not before time.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:34 PM |
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Excellent 
Well deserved!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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designer
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:40 PM |
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If her had kicked a football about he would have got one years ago.
Well deserved award, and about time!!
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 12:52 PM |
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Way way WAY past time.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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dhutch
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 03:11 PM |
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Yeah, he's a good bloke, and well done to him.
- Have been watching his alzheimer's programs on iplayer. Not really read his books other than the knome trilogy as a kid, but a lot of respect
non the less.
Daniel
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idl1975
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 03:36 PM |
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...and if he was a corrupt political party donor or incompetent financial regulator, he would have got one DECADES ago. 
Better late than never, I suppose. It may be relatively little comfort in the circumstances, but then what would? I'm sure his family must be
very proud.
quote:
Originally posted by designer
If her had kicked a football about he would have got one years ago.
Well deserved award, and about time!!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 05:16 PM |
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If you read past the slapstick, he is probably the greatest writer/commentator on society and the human condition since Jonathan Swift.
Well deserved recognition and not before time.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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James
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 12:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
Not really read his books other than the knome trilogy as a kid, but a lot of respect non the less.
Daniel
They're worth reading now, the Discworld are perfectly ok for adults.
My personal favourites are the stories about the City Guards.
The first one of these is: Guards Guards!
The 2nd (Men at Arms) being even better but the intro for the main characters is in Guards Guards.
Enjoy!
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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JoelP
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 08:13 AM |
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bizarrely, despite having a vast collection of scifi books, i have nothing by pratchett. Might look on ebay for a few!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 08:49 AM |
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Although they fantasy-based, they are VERY firmly based on real life experience!
They can also be extremely funny, in a warped and cynical way (which is why I find them funny).
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 10:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
My personal favourites are the stories about the City Guards.
Same here, Night Watch is probably my favourite. Compared to the others it's quite dark, really draws you in to the sense of helplessness and
inevitability Vimes has through it. Might have to dig it out now actually...
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 09:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
They're worth reading now, the Discworld are perfectly ok for adults.
My personal favourites are the stories about the City Guards.
The first one of these is: Guards Guards!
The 2nd (Men at Arms) being even better but the intro for the main characters is in Guards Guards.
Absolutely my favourites too, though all the books are well worth a read.
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