If there's ever such as a thing as an archetypal Discworld novel, Moving Pictures is probably it. They are more surprised when it turns out that the magic of the movies is causing the threads of reality to break down and endanger the future of the Discworld. Semi-rejected wizard Victor Tugelbend and Theda Withel - who comes from a small town you've probably never heard of - are surprised when they become the biggest stars in Holy Wood. 'This is going onto my pile of favourite Discworld books.The Guild of Alchemists have created a new form of entertainment: moving pictures! Soon, Ankh-Morpork, perennial city of fads, is gripped by the phenomenon and everyone wants to break into the business. He makes you laugh and makes you think' Goodreads reviewer, ' makes his plot sing and dance and doesn't let any plates drop to the floor as they spin for hours. one of my favourite Discworld books!' Goodreads reviewer, Pratchett, in his usual deadpan humour, parodies product placements, the treatment of cast and crew on a film set, actors' behaviour. 'I burst out laughing several times while reading it and could quote over half of the book.
Pratchett has fun making fun of greed and the allure of misguided hero worship' Goodreads reviewer, MOVING PICTURES, THE TENTH DISCWORLD NOVEL IS A GLORIOUSLY FUNNY SAGA SET AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF A WORLD GONE MAD!
Can handle a sword a little') and Theda Withel ('I come from a little town you've probably never heard of') to find out. It's up to Victor Tugelbend ('Can't sing. But what is the dark secret of Holy Wood hill?
The alchemists of the Discworld have discovered the magic of the silver screen. 'An enduring, endearing presence in comic literature' Guardian Moving Pictures is filled to the brim with Sir Terry Pratchett's signature wit and cutting humour A hilarious take on the movie industry and all its foibles.
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