Colour of magic is a great book but the sound quality of this audiobook is dreadful. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. Nigel planer was born in london and educated at the prestigious westminster school. The narration by nigel planer is also high quality and he really helps bring out the different personalities in the characters. It took me a little bit to get interested first comedysatire book series but after feet of clay i am hooked. I am sure i only caught 40% of the references, but the dramatization brought them to life. Ive listened to audiobooks by nigel planer and stephen briggs and, while i think nigel is very good, stephen has the edge for me. Another great book by terry pratchett in this discworld series. Mar 18, 20 mostly though, i think nigel planer has more varied voices for the many characters he portrays when reading the books. It sparked a passion which became a deep love of sir terry pratchett s work.
Nigel is the reader for the audiobook editions of many of terry pratchett s discworld novels. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Discworld monthly monthly email newsletter website about terry pratchett and discworld. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Society is suddenly overrun by ghosts and poltergeists, while dead rights activist reg shoe finds himself busier than hes ever been and newlydeceased wizard windle poons rises from. After all, chaos always ensues whenever important public services are withdrawn, and discworld is no exception. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. Mostly though, i think nigel planer has more varied voices for the many.
Is tony robinson really such a better reader that its worth reading the abridged version of colour of magic over the full with nigel planer close. Written by terry pratchett, audiobook narrated by nigel planer. In terry pratchett s reaper man, death has left discworld but thats not necessarily a good thing. He then went to sussex university to study african and asian studies. The volume is unmodulated so that sometimes it is too loud and at others can hardly be heard. All due respect to celia but very few people have liked her readings my advice is to skip them. Sir terry pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful discworld series. Terry pratchett books where to start discworld, good. Nigel george planer born 22 february 1953 is an english actor, comedian, novelist and. See all 24 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Good, but not my favourate terry pratchett book i enjoyed this book, like all of tps discworld books, but this one wasnt quite as good as some of the others. The actor nigel planer was born in westminster hospital, london, in 1953. Discworld audiobooks narrated by nigel planer include with number in parentheses indicating order of the book in the discworld series. Planer is the main reader for the audiobook editions of many of terry pratchetts discworld novels. As always with the discworld books i would advise you to buy it. He has appeared in many west end musicals, including original casts of evita, chicago, we will rock you, wicked, and charlie and the chocolate factory. Only the mind of terry pratchett could have come up with something as ambitious, allencompassing, magical, bonkers and brilliant as the discworld. Terry pratchett has long been hailed as one of the kings of fantasy. I have thoroughly enjoyed every terry pratchett book i have read and this one was no. Wise words in all probability, but a tall order when, like teppic, you have just become the pharaoh of a small and penniless country rather earlier than expected, and your treasury is unlikely to stretch to the building of a monumental pyramid to honour your dead father. Im on my third round of listening to all the pratchett books and while briggs is pretty great. Terry pratchett author, nigel planer narrator, random house audiobooks publisher start your free trial. He trained as an actor at the london academy of music and dramatic art.
Pratchett battled alzheimers disease for years after announcing it online in 2007. Terry pratchett was an author who made an art of this fantasy tale and nigel planer brought so much life to its wonderfully written characters. Interesting times discworld novels audio terry pratchett, nigel planer on. The terry pratchett collection brings readers beautiful hardback editions of the novels of the discworld to collect and treasure, featuring new cover artwork by joe mclaren. This is the interesting times to wit terry pratchett has themed the book. I had heard of the discworld series by british author terry pratchett, but had never read any of it.
Its true, theres a ghost in the opera house of ankh morpork. Briggs is without a doubt the best reader, followed by planer and finally robinson. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of nigel planer. Editions of reaper man by terry pratchett goodreads. Would you try another book from terry pratchett andor nigel planer. Nigel planer is a good narrator but again i prefer stephen briggs and tony robinson when listening to tp. Planer is also the author of several books, plays, radio plays, and tv scripts as well as a small volume of poetry. Nigel is the reader for the audiobook editions of many of terry pratchetts discworld novels. Great story with good performance from nigel planer too. However, he left after a year and decided to pursue his love of theatre. See all 28 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
He also appeared in the television adaptations of both terry pratchetts hogfather and the colour of magic, and performed as a voice artist in the games discworld 2 and discworld noir. Additionally, it is wonderfully read by nigel planer, the british actor who played neil on the young ones beck in the 80s. I cancelled a book tour because of the pandemic, but im doing a. Planer is the main reader for the audiobook editions of many of terry pratchett s discworld novels. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive elephants who stand on the back of the great atuin, a giant turtle.
I actually cant really evaluate the narrator due to poor audio quality. Nigel planer s reading of terry pratchett s discworld series absolutely ruined other readers for me. There are a few books read by an entire cast as well, theyre of varying quality but rarely as good as briggs. He created the discworld maps, the discworld companion, he has adapted the books as plays and played in those plays.
Download audiobooks narrated by nigel planer to your device. For a fantasy novel, this range of vocabulary makes for an intelligent and articulate adult read. Witches abroad discworld novels audio 9780753123454. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. An awardwinning actor, writer and comedian, he has appeared in numerous television and stage productions. From discworld to good omens, his novels are hilariously funny, filled. Terry pratchett was an english author who is best known for his discworld comic fantasy series. The series began in 1983 with the colour of magic and continued until the final novel the shepherds crown was published in 2015, following pratchett s death. What other book might you compare the colour of magic to and why.
I mean really pecially when compared to just about any other audio book reader other than planer, i still prefer planer. Workers, with nothing to lose but their water buffaloes, are joining forces against old warlords, spreading violence throughout discworlds ancient cities. Give me another 5 years and i will read them all again and again. Help me find the colour of magic read by nigel planer. Nigel planer full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Book 1 terry pratchett author nigel planer narrator 2007 the light fantastic discworld series book 2 terry.
Look after the dead, said the priests, and the dead will look after you. The most important book totv adaptations coming in 2020. Terry pratchett uses an extensive vocabulary in this novel, it is not a childrens book and he uses some obscure and very old words. The oldest and most inscrutable empire on the discworld is in turmoil, brought about by the revolutionary treatise.
Discworld reading order a guide to the different story arcs. Nigel planer simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A novel of discworld and millions of other books are available for instant access. The colour of magic audiobook terry pratchett audible. Terry pratchett author, nigel planer narrator, random house audiobooks publisher try audible free.
Written by terry pratchett, narrated by celia imrie. He also appeared in the television adaptations of terry pratchett s hogfather and the colour of magic, and performed as a voice artist in the games discworld 2 and discworld noir. Discworld audiobooks narrated by planer include with number in. Discworld is a comic fantasy book series written by the english author terry pratchett, set on the discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Nigel is the reader for the audiobook editions of many of terry pratchetts.
If you have never read or heard terry pratchett before dont start here because it will put you off. Nigel planer did the first 23 books except equal rites and wyrd sisters which were read by celia imrie. He also appeared in the television adaptations of both terry pratchett s hogfather and the colour of magic, as well as performing as a voice artist in the game discworld noir. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wizard books are always the best in my opinion and this may be the best one in the series. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Interesting times, the seventeenth novel in terry pratchett s discworld series, finds the planets oldest empire in the midst of bitter turmoil after the publication of the revolutionary treatise what i did on my holidays. He also appeared in the television adaptations of both terry pratchett s hogfather and the colour of magic, and performed as a voice artist in the games discworld 2 and discworld noir. Discworld audiobooks narrated by nigel planer include with number in. Browse audiobooks read by nigel planer sorted by best selling. Apr 30, 2019 terry pratchett is counted amongst the greatest fantasy writers of all time, and time and again new readers discover him.
Audiobook, nigel planer i am diving into discworld for the first time and picked the city watch series. The online home for books written by sir terry pratchett, including reading order lists, forums, plus all manner of things discworld. He also appeared in the television adaptations of both terry pratchetts hogfather and the colour of magic, as well as performing as a voice artist in the game discworld noir. I listen to my books whist driving, and, with the lack of clarity in this recording, it is honestly almost too difficult to listen to. To listen to the story narrated by nigel planer is pure joy, i have listened to this particular audiobook so many times i cannot count them, whilst working, relaxing, travelling. I would vastly prefer an unabridged version of this book read by nigel planer or stephen briggs. Is tony robinson really such a better reader that its. His radio credits include playing lionel fox in gloomsbury, and scripting. Discworld audiobooks narrated by nigel planer include with number. Terry pratchett sadly passed away on march 12th, 2015. Mort written by terry pratchett performed by nigel planer on. I have read ever discworld novel and are now rereading them all again and again. The colour of magic, the first novel in terry pratchett s wildly imaginative discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey.
This is a great story by terry pratchett, ably narrated by nigel planer but sounds as though it is coming from the bottom of a felt lined pit. This edition of the book is not a regular massmarket paperback, but a tall and. Feb 23, 2014 briggs is without a doubt the best reader, followed by planer and finally robinson. Terry pratchett, nigel planer, random house audiobooks. Terry pratchett has put it all in this book, only, being pratchett, expect to be entertained, to laugh out loud, to recoil in mock horror, to explore the metaphysical side of the holiday, and to finally put the book down with a sigh of satisfied relief. If you have never read or heard terry pratchett before dont. Audiobooks matching keywords terry pratchett discworld. It took me a little bit to get interested first comedysatire book series but after feet of clay i. Terry pratchett s hogfather is a twopart television film adaptation of hogfather by terry pratchett, produced by the mob, and first broadcast on sky1, and in high definition on sky1 hd, over christmas 2006. Mar 18, 20 ive listened to audiobooks by nigel planer and stephen briggs and, while i think nigel is very good, stephen has the edge for me. Register here for the sir terry pratchett forum and message boards. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the alzheimers. In this, the 16th book in his unfailingly popular discworld series, he gives us a sneaky glimpse into the personal life of one of his most iconic characters.
Im on my third round of listening to all the pratchett books and while briggs is. Terry creates his scenes with great skill and has a talent for great storytelling. Nigel planer is best known for his role as neil in the young ones. Terry pratchett author, nigel planer narrator, isis audio books publisher. Wonderful performance by nigel planer of terry pratchett s australian adventure. A diseworld novel terry pratchett, nigel planer on. Buy the colour of magic discworld novels unabridged by terry pratchett, nigel planer isbn. The show must go on, as murder, music, and mayhem run riot in the night. I have to admit that i occassionally could hear him singing theres a hole my shoe, but planer s reading, coupled with pratchett s writing made a wonderfully enjoyable combination.
Nobody with the exception of terry knows his way around discworld better. The opera house, ankhmorpork, is a huge, rambling building, where innocent young sopranos are lured to their destiny by a strangely familiar evil mastermind in a hideously deforme. His young adult novel, the amazing maurice and his educated rodents, won the carnegie medal, and wheres my cow. From book 24 on the fifth elephant the books were all read by stephen briggs who got dramatically better with each successive book. The magical planet of discworld is supported by four massive elephants who stand on the back of the great atuin, a giant turtle swimming slowly through the mysterious interstellar gulf. Nigel planer the young ones wiki fandom powered by wikia. Terry pratchett author, nigel planer narrator, random house audiobooks. Terry pratchett never fails to deliver an exciting read. Hogfather discworld terry pratchett, nigel planer on. Discworld series book 1 terry pratchett author 2008 the color of magic discworld series book 1 terry pratchett author 2009 the colour of magic discworld series book 1 terry pratchett author nigel planer narrator 2007 the light fantastic discworld series book 2 terry pratchett author nigel planer narrator 2007 the light fantastic.
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