Quick Facts About Terry Pratchett
- Born
- April 28, 1948
- Died
- March 12, 2015
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Author, Humorist And Satirist
- Notable works
- The Colour of Magic, Good Omens, Nation
- Known for
- The Discworld series and Good Omens (with Neil Gaiman)
- Spouse
- Lyn Purves
About Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett (1948–2015), whose full name was Terence David John Pratchett, was an English writer and satirist celebrated for his humor. He created the Discworld series, a collection of 41 comic fantasy novels published between 1983 and 2015, with The Colour of Magic among the early titles. In 1990 he co‑wrote the apocalyptic comedy Good Omens with Neil Gaiman. Pratchett received many honors, including the Carnegie Medal, the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize, the Margaret Edwards Award, an honorary doctorate, and he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire before being made a Knight Bachelor. His work remains popular worldwide.
Awards & Honors
Andre Norton Award
Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
Knight Bachelor
Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize
Edward E. Smith Memorial Award
Carnegie Medal
BSFA Award for Best Novel
Eleanor Farjeon Award
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Geffen Award
Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel
Margaret Edwards Award
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
honorary doctorate
Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature
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