Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes: The Official Biography

A beautifully written and moving tribute to a great writer
Sir Terry Pratchett's memoir, written by his former assistant Rob Wilkins, has been published posthumously. The book provides a closeup picture of Pratchett's life, from childhood to his writing career, and how he coped with Alzheimer's disease. It is a deeply moving and personal portrait of the extraordinary life of one of our finest authors, filled with funny anecdotes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Winner of the 2023 Locus Award for Non-Fiction, the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Non-Fiction, Finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Related Work, and Shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award for Best Non-Fiction, Sir Terry Pratchett's memoir is a captivating and heartfelt tribute to the late author. At the time of his passing in 2015, Pratchett was in the midst of writing his final masterpiece, a memoir that would recount the remarkable life of a young boy who, at the age of six, was told by his teacher that he would never amount to anything. Despite this setback, Pratchett went on to achieve extraordinary feats, becoming one of the UK's bestselling and most beloved writers, winning the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and receiving a knighthood.

Now, his former assistant, friend, and head of the Pratchett literary estate, Rob Wilkins, has completed the book that Terry sadly couldn't finish. Drawing on his extensive memories, as well as those of the author's family, friends, and colleagues, Wilkins unveils the full picture of Terry's life, from his childhood to his astonishing writing career, and how he met and coped with the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.

A deeply moving and personal portrait of the extraordinary life, Sir Terry Pratchett's memoir is a testament to his resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of his words. It is a must-read for fans of his work and anyone who appreciates the magic of storytelling.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529176902