How did you discover Discworld/Terry Pratchett?

[Antiq]

Transworld are the main branch of Corgi books,Doubleday and Bantam Press UK which come under the group Random House.

Er......I don't know much about publishers, or the creation of this forum or it's connection

Antig if you have not yet done it check out the front page of the main site you may find it interesting.Transworld Terry Pratchett Homepage - Homepage of Transworld, parent site of this forum and Terry's UK publisher. http://terrypratchett.co.uk/

Ah, I didn't know that about Transworld, thank you. Also, I realise I misread the title of this thread anyway

 

[Tonyblack]

Just to make matters more complicated:

Transworld Publishers Inc. is a British publishing division of Random House and belongs to Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media groups.

 

[Antiq]

Just to make matters more complicated:

Transworld Publishers Inc. is a British publishing division of Random House and belongs to Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media groups.

Lol! Wheels within wheels. So who owns Bertelsmann? Don't tell me, Bill Gates, right?

 

[Tonyblack]

They are the top of the tree as far as it goes.

Bertelsmann AG is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in Gütersloh, Germany. The company operates in 63 countries and employs 102,983 workers (as of December 31, 2009), which makes it the most international media corporation in the world. In 2009 the company reported a €15.354 billion revenue and an operating EBIT of €1.424 billion.[1] Among its some 500 subdivisions, subsidiaries, and branches are Random House, RTL Group, Gruner + Jahr, Arvato and Direct Group.

 

[Antiq]

They are the top of the tree as far as it goes.

Bertelsmann AG is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in Gütersloh, Germany. The company operates in 63 countries and employs 102,983 workers (as of December 31, 2009), which makes it the most international media corporation in the world. In 2009 the company reported a €15.354 billion revenue and an operating EBIT of €1.424 billion.[1] Among its some 500 subdivisions, subsidiaries, and branches are Random House, RTL Group, Gruner + Jahr, Arvato and Direct Group.

Crikey!

 

[johnsonneil33]

I've got it from the shelve one day for a colorful cover and the name which I have heard from my friends. It was a long time ago, but I love him ever.
Neil

 

[Tonyblack]

Welcome Neil!

 

[DaveC]

Hi neil!

 

[michelanCello]

Welcome, Neil!

 

[poohcarrot]

Hi Neil

Not 100% convinced about your signature.

 

[Tonyblack]

Hi Neil

Not 100% convinced about your signature.

Nor me, but we'll see.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

:idea: I will hang fire then for the mo and see.

 

[Hexteacher]

I got The Light Fantastic second hand off a book stall. After that I scoured the local library and got hooked. These days a new title will have me cackling like a demented witch to grab a hardbacked first edition at the earliest available opportunity (and I'm a 39 year old, supposedly mature man)

 

[Tonyblack]

I got The Light Fantastic second hand off a book stall. After that I scoured the local library and got hooked. These days a new title will have me cackling like a demented witch to grab a hardbacked first edition at the earliest available oppotunity (and I'm a 39 year old, supposedly mature man)

Oh yes, I know that feeling.

 

[Bancer]

My mum bought me 'A Hat Full of Sky' a few years ago when it first came out, although I did not realise it was written comically untill I read 'Going Postal'. So I just assumed that it was a very odd book.
I do intend to re-read it now that I understand it is funny!

 

[Flocking Aida]

My friend Simon read The Colour Of Magic right back then, in one sitting whilst smoking furiously with excitement, and then made me read it, for which I am eternally grateful - thank you Simon. On the spot I chucked Tom Sharpe for Terry (sorry Tom), and haven't looked back (even though I do still re-read Tom's The Throwback as often as I can). I am addicted to the stories and the world and, between new releases, just go right back to the beginning and it gets better each time. It's like visiting very old and wonderful friends and I enjoy it all immensely. I now have kids and I am delighted that my 10 year old daughter loves the books too. She gets lots of odd looks from non-believers when she goes all Discworld and plans to call her new horse Binky.

My youngest is too young for the books but thanks to Sky and their wonderful TV versions, we are filling her head with magic and soon, very soon, she will as hooked as us.

He is a master and I also rather like his pointy hat.

 

[Tonyblack]

Pleased to meet you Flocking Aida (great name )! Welcome to the site!

 

[poohcarrot]

Hi sweet FA!

I must admit that the Throwback is brilliant!

This song is for you - Nagai Aida (posted it before) - Translates as Long Aida.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMkegp3ZvRo&feature=fvsr

 

[Penfold]

Hellooo and welcome from me too Flocking Aida. I like Tom Sharpe as well, the Throwback being one of my favourites. Having lived in South Africa for a few years I found Indecent Exposure and Riotous Assembly both accurate (albeit exaggerated) and side splittingly hilarious as well.

 

[DaveC]

Welcome Flocking Aida