Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett (169 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are going on a trip to avert certain disaster. Terry Pratchett's Discworld returns with another laugh-out-loud adventure dissecting everyone's favourite fairy tales.It seemed an easy job. After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn't marry a prince?But for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple.Servant girls have to marry the prince. That's what life is all about. You can't fight a Happy Ending.At least - up until now.Readers love Witches Abroad:'This book not only delivers silly fun and fast-paced action (including not one but TWO witches' duels), but also contemplations on some very deep matters' Goodreads reviewer, '[Pratchett] balances humour and poignancy so masterfully that I can't help but marvel at it' Goodreads reviewer, 'Nanny and Granny are at their height in this book as far as their back-and-forth dialogue. The two play so well off of each other' Goodreads reviewer, 'I'll never view the fairy tales of my youth the same way again after reading this one. Definitely worth 5 stars' Goodreads reviewer, 'The twisted take on fairytales and how we're shaped by stories was brilliantly executed, and at times even pretty disturbing . . . The underlying social commentary is very Pratchett' Goodreads reviewer, A beautiful gift-edition hardback of the classic Discworld novel. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'No one mixes the fantastical and mundane to better comic effect or offers sharper insights into the absurdities of modern endeavour' Daily Mail The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . . Fairy godmothers develop a very deep understanding about human nature, which makes the good ones kind and the bad ones powerful. Inheriting a fairy godmother role seemed an easy job . . . After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn't marry a prince? Quite hard, actually, even for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick. That's the problem with real life it tends to get in the way of a good story, and a good story is hard to resist. Servant girls have to marry the prince, whether they want to or not. You can't fight a Happy Ending, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a rival Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse. ____________________ The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Witches Abroad is the third book in the Witches series. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The twelfth Discworld novel and third in the Witches series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.'You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage.'There's power in stories. The Fairy Godmother is good. The servant girl marries the Prince. Everyone lives happily ever after . . . don't they?The witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick are travelling to far-distant Genua to stop a wedding and save a kingdom. But how do you fight a happy-ever-after, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a power-hungry Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse?It's hard to resist a good story, even when the fate of the kingdom depends on it . . .'No one mixes the fantastical and mundane to better comic effect' Daily Mail'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George RR MartinWitches Abroad is the third book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. The Discworld titles are being reissued with stunning new jackets Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage.'There's power in stories. The Fairy Godmother is good. The servant girl marries the Prince. Everyone lives happily ever after . . . don't they The witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick are travelling to far-distant Genua to stop a wedding and save a kingdom. But how do you fight a happy-ever-after, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a power-hungry Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse It's hard to resist a good story, even when the fate of the kingdom depends on it . . .'No one mixes the fantastical and mundane to better comic effect' Daily Mail'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George RR MartinWitches Abroad is the third book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. 368 pp. Englisch.

HARDCOVER. Condition: FINE IN FINE DUST JACKET. BOOK CLUB. THE 12TH DISCWORLD NOVEL/ ALTHOUGH A BOOK CLUB THIS IS PROBABLY THE FIRST US HARDCOVER EDITION BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. ILLUSTRATED BY PETER SCANLAN IS FINE WITHOUT PRICE. AN EXCELLENT CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK. THIS AMERICAN EDITION HAS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT D.J. ART THAN THE UK'S JOSH KIRBY'S.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. cassette. Case Acceptable. Unabridged edition. 8 Cassettes. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A Uk 1st Edition 1st printing hardback book indicated on the copyright page with no further printings mentioned. - The book is in good condition. It has a lean and a push to the top and bottom of the spine with some rubbing in these areas. Bumps to the outside corners of the boards which also have some abrasions. Sunning to the page block. Internally, the book is in nice condition and complete with no tears, inscription or other writing. - The dust jacket is also in good condition and has not been price clipped. Evidence of a water stain to the bottom of the spine cover, with some loss to the paper (but not the laminate) in this area. Small chips where the front and reverse meet the flaps. Ruffling to the top and bottom with light surface scratching. Light fading to the spine. Otherwise good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Boards have light marks. Content is clean and bright. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. British Unseen Library edition, first printing, 2004. No jacket as issued. Quarter bound in faux leather. Original marker in place. Pictorial map end-papers. Published by Book Club Associates. Cover illustration by Paul Kidby. End-paper by Stephen Briggs and Terry Pratchett. Blue boards with faux leather binding with gold lettering to spine and pictorial illustration to front with gold lettering are near fine with a few very minor bumps to edges and a little pushing/bumping to front lower corner. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Pages are very slightly tanned. No other faults. A nice copy. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. In Stock.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Josh Kirby (dustwrapper) (illustrator). 1st Edition. A near fine copy of the 1st edition signed by Terry Pratchett on the title page. Witches Abroad is the 12th Discworld novel and is part of the 'Witches' mini series. The wrapper, illustrated by Josh Kirby and priced at £13.99 on the front flap, is in fine condition. It is in a removable protective wrap. The red cloth binding has gilt titles on the spine. It is very bright and clean. The spine ends are lightly pulled - the top one more so than the bottom. There is a very slight warp to the front board. Contents are complete and very clean with slight toning to the paper. Please enquire if you would like to see additional images. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Witches Abroad Signed by Terry Pratchett First Edition Gollancz 1991. A fine copy. Contents clean and unblemished throughout and no foxing to contents or edges. Covers bright, unmarked and with no bumping or fraying. In a near fine dust jacket with no fading, tears or loss. Not price clipped. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TWICE BY THE AUTHOR with signature 'scythe' doodle directly to title page. "Witches Abroad" by Terry Pratchett is the twelfth Discworld novel, starring Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick. They travel to Genua to thwart a fairy godmother who's forcing happy endings on the populace. This godmother has twisted classic fairytales with her magic, creating a land where stories dictate lives. The witches, using their wit and wisdom, encounter voodoo, glass slippers, and enchantment, aiming to restore genuine choice. Pratchett's narrative is a humorous examination of fairy tales, blending satire, magic, and adventure to explore the impact of stories on reality, with a focus on the witches' unique approach to problem-solving. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. HARDBACK - A near fine book bound in the publisher's red cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine. There is a small unobtrusive bump to the top corner of rear board. There are also a few small white marks to the front and rear panels, that may be removable with a little care. Internally, the pages are clean, but with a small yellow mark to page six. The book is free of any previous owner names or inscriptions. Inscribed by the author to the title page reading TO NEIL / SERIOUSLY WYRD. / TERRY PRATCHETT in a contemporary style. Additionally signed by the illustrator Josh Kirby to the same page, but a little lower down. The dust wrapper is in near fine or condition with no loss or tears, but with a little fading to the spine. The publisher's printed price of £ 13.99 is present to the front flap. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1994, 1st Omnibus edition - produced exclusively for W. H. Smith. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Octavo. 592pp. Publisher's papered boards, gilt titles to spine. Slight creasing to head and tail of spine and slight lean on upper board, otherwise generally square and firm. In the printed dust jacket, slight edge wear with a small nick to head of spine and to upper corner, a few light score markings to rear cover. Price intact. Clean within. A 'Very Good' copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Witches Abroad a discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. First edition, first printing Signed and lined to title page ALWAYS A HAPPY ENDING WELL MOST OF THE TIME !? with doodle.Bright red back boards with slight lean to the binding. Dust jacket bright, price clipped, covered in Brodart Protective Film. In excellent condition for a book of this age. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Fine. First edition first printing hardcover bookclub Fine in fine dust jacket SIGNED BY PRATCHETT ON THE TITLE PAGE.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo; hardcover, with gilt spine titles; 252pp. Mild wear; somewhat rolled; some spotting to the text block edges and top edge dusted. Dustwrapper is a little edgeworn; now professionally protected by non-adhesive polypropylene film. Very good.

Roy. 8vo., First Edition; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in price-clipped dustwrapper, the latter very slightly rubbed at extremities. The twelfth Discworld novel, with dustwrapper artwork by Josh Kirby.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. This is a UK first edition hardcover of the Unseen Library edition of Witches Abroad, published by Book Club Associates / Victor Gollancz in 2004. Issued in pictorial boards without jacket, the book is Very Fine with straight spine, sharp corners, firm spine ends and pristine pages. The copyright page confirms the first publication of this edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Terry Pratchett . Witches abroad. First U.K. hardback printing . Gollancz 1991. Vg price cut jacket. Small wear top spine. Fine boards. Sharp corners and spine. Clean and bright . Fine contents . No previous owner names or marks. Nice copy.p.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Josh Kirby (illustrator). First edition. A fine first edition of the twelfth Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett, about three witches travelling to a distant land to stop a wedding and save a kingdom. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper, vibrantly illustrated by Josh Kirby.The twelfth Discworld novel, the third in the Witches subseries.The novel references classic fairy tales including 'The Frog Prince' and 'Cinderella'.A wonderful first edition from novelist Terry Pratchett, the author of forty-one beloved and best selling comic fantasy novels set on the Discworld. The works have been praised for their use of mythology and fantasy to draw satirical parallels with political and social issues and events. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. A touch of minor shelf wear to dust wrapper back strip head, otherwise excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Octavo, pp 252. Bound in red cloth covered hard boards and in the original dust jacket, un-clipped (£13.99 net). SIGNED by the Author to the title page and inscribed "To Frank | Boo! Happy Birthday" and further enhanced with the author's Grim Reaper ink stamp. Near Fine condition book, some light spotting to the top edge, otherwise clean and unmarked, in a Near Fine jacket which is unfaded to the spine. Inscribed by Author(s).