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He created Discworld, which is a flat world carried on the backs of four elephants that are standing on the back of a giant turtle.

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Sir Terry Pratchett is an English Fantasy genre and Comic Book author. He is most well-known for his series of about 40 volumes called "Discworld" which is the name of the world in which his stories are set.


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What is Discworld?

Discworld is a comic fantasy book series by English author Sir Terry Pratchett, set on the Discworld, a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the back of a giant turtle, Great A'Tuin. You can find more info on wikipedia, or even discworld&pratchett wiki, or better yet - READ IT! :)


What author has written books set in a world which travels through space on the back of a turtle?

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What genre does Sir Terry Pratchett write in?

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How many Discworld books has Sir Terry Pratchett written?

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What would the world be like if the speed of light traveled at the speed of sound?

in reality there wouldn't be a world, nor stars, nor anything else as we know it. However: for a fun answer, read Terry Pratchett's Thud.


If I want to start reading some of Terry Pratchett's books where should I start?

The Colour of Magic is the first Discworld book. Or you could just go to the bookstore or library and grab whatever is available - any of the books can be read alone, or in order. But... another great Pratchett to start with is The Wee Free Men. Or The Carpet People - it's his debut novel.