Discworld Monthly - Issue 270 - July 2019
↑≡1. Editorial
Welcome to issue 270 of Discworld Monthly. We've been extremely busy here at Discworld Monthly towers - we've been working on another project that has taken up so much of our time so we apologise for not getting this issue out at the end of July.
We also wanted to hold out to see if Troll Bridge won anything at Gen Con in the US and we were so pleased when it was announced that Troll Bridge had been awarded Best Fantasy Film.
Yay! Go Troll Bridge - the award winning epic short film!
If you have something you'd like to chat with other fans about, why not send us a readers' letter, to info@discworldmonthly.co.uk
Jason
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Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands (Editor and Wizzard) info@discworldmonthly.co.uk
Rachel Anthony-Rowlands (Scream Dream Queen) rachel@discworldmonthly.co.uk
Richard Massey (Hole in my Shoe lover)
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↑≡1.1 Important Information
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↑≡1.2 Submissions
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Then get writing! We are always on the lookout for exclusive articles and reviews to share with our readers so don't hesitate, email us today with the subject Article/Review at rachel@discworldmonthly.co.uk
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The deadline for submissions to issue 271 of Discworld Monthly is Monday 26th August 2019.
↑≡1.3 Merchandise
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↑≡2. News
2.1 Troll Bridge becomes an Award Winning Film!
Troll Bridge was shown at Gen Con Film festival in Indianapolis USA last weekend.
Among heavy competition, it did the unbelievable and won the Best Fantasy Film award !
About bloomin time in our opinion!!!!! For Daniel Knight, Christian Bloch, Anna Huber, Ahren Morris , Don Bridges and every single person who worked on or backed the film, it has finally got what it deserves. An Award ! Huzzah!
Now if you have no clue what I am talking about , where have you been?
Head over to trollbridge.film
↑≡2.2 Book, Diary and Calendar release news.
The Ankh Morpork Archives got announced last month with a release date of 14th November 2019. R.R.P. is 25GBP and it is published by Gollancz.
We know it has some additional bits written by Stephen Briggs and better quality images by Paul Kidby.
The publisher's blurb ..
"Think you know Ankh-Morpork? Think again.
In this top-secret guide, travellers will receive a first-hand experience of the real city. If you've ever wondered where Unseen University students wet their whistles (while managing to avoid their teachers doing the same) , or just what the Assassins' Guild constitutes a proper means of inhumation - there are standards to be upheld, after all - then this is the book for you.
That's right, have yourselves a peek into the inner workings of city's societies. Cut the chaff, glimpse behind the curtain, see how the sausage gets made . . . err, you get the idea.
Just don't let the Thieves' Guild catch you with this book. They won't appreciate their methods being flogged behind their back. Flogging's their job.
Completely revamped and redesigned, this full-colour book contains material from Discworld Diaries across the decades"
Pre-order yours from
Death and Friends: A Discworld Journal
Written by Terry and the team at The Discworld Emporium, this Journal is due out on the 8th of August and its R.R.P. is 16.99GBP, it's published by Orion Publishing
The publisher's blurb …
There's nothing like a journal to get you thinking about life, the universe, and a Disc suspended by four elephants standing atop a giant turtle. Who better to help you than Death, Sir Terry Pratchett's most enduring anthropomorphic personification? He's seen it all.
With space aplenty to plan your daily routines, express your wildest dreams, or write your life story, you'll be aided and abetted by Death's wit, wisdom and observations along the way. Fill the pages how you like, there's no wrong way to live a life. Or complete a journal.
So come along, brief mortal, and make the most of Death's OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE.
You can pre-order from our affiliate links if you want just a copy or you can splash out and buy one from the Discworld Emporium which will get you an exclusive bookmark with your copy (or if you are not careful, a second mortgage and a house full of wondrous things from looking around their website)
Special BookMark Included - Ships WorldWide
Discworld Calendar 2020 - Discworld Destinations
With Artwork by Paul Kidby, the 2020 calendar shows such wondrous landscapes as the emadows of The Chalk, the peaks of the Ramtops and the titanic span of the Great A'tuin's flippers.
R.R.P. 14.99GBP, it's due out on the 22nd August.
Pre-order now from
↑≡2.3 Good Omens Soundtrack Vinyl
Good Omens soundtrack by the amazing David Arnold is heading for release on Vinyl on the 16th of August in the UK, R.R.P. 23.99GBP
With 62 tracks including A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square by Tori Amos, this two disc extravaganza is looking more awesome by the day. With Crowley gracing the Hellishred Vinyl Disc and Aziraphale the Heavenly Blue Vinyl Disc, this doesn't just sound good , but it looks good too.
I would say you could pre-order a copy, but it appears the pre-order links for Amazon are not live yet.
Here they are incase that changes between now and publication of this issue.
You can also order direct from the record company, Silva Screen Music
And it's available now on CD
↑≡2.4 Llamedos Holiday Camp News
Llamedos Holiday Camp finally got their tickets on sale a week or so ago. At the time of writing this they had less than 30 weekend tickets left.
To get yours head over to llamedosholidaycamp.com
They have asked me to pass on some information to people interested in trading at the event.
You will need to check out llamedosholidaycamp.com and then email the team.
Day tickets will be going on sale soon with pre-order merchandise not long after that.
↑≡2.5 Marc Burrows - Terry Pratchett Biography and Newsletter
Marc Burrows has been writing a Biography of our beloved author Terry Pratchett which is due for release in August 2020.
It will be published by Pen & Sword publishing and Marc has a newsletter sign up page to keep you all informed at tinyletter.com
↑≡2.6 Convention News
International Discworld Convention - 7th -10th August 2020
In contrast, the International Discworld Convention has announced their date and location for their 2020 event which will be held at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel from the 7th - 10th August 2020.
Tickets aren't available yet.
If you haven't signed up to their newsletter for news on when tickets go on sale, we suggest you head over to 2020.dwcon.org and do so right away.
↑≡2.7 Award Winning Troll Bridge on Tour - Update
Troll Bridge is being screened all over the world, and here's the important bit YOU MUST GO AND SEE IT AND SHOUT ABOUT IT!
It won't be getting a commercial release so these showings may be the only time you get to see it on the big screen. DON'T WASTE THAT OPPORTUNITY!
We know it's in London on the bank holiday weekend, but it will also be showing all over the world in the next couple of months, from South Africa to Brasil.
To find out where and how to get tickets, head over to SnowGum Films Troll Bridge
↑≡2.8 Culture Night Pratchett Events in Ireland
There are two events taking place in Ireland around Culture Night in Trinity College.
Terry Pratchett Hackathon
Date/Time: Sat 21st September 10am-5pm
Location: Trinity College, Dublin
Are you coming to the Pratchett Hackathon at Trinity College Dublin this September?
The Pratchett Project team at Trinity College Dublin is organising a hackathon to get fans of Terry Pratchett involved in the research they are doing.
In this full-day event, you're invited to bring your laptop to Trinity to get to grips with some quantitative research on the publication history of Pratchett's work around the world. You don't need to be a Pratchett fan to come along. Anybody with an interest in digital humanities will enjoy this.
The day will also feature interviews with some special guests who worked closely with Pratchett during his life, and you will have the chance to ask your questions too!
Registration is free, but places are limited. So booking is a must.
Pratchett Translated
Date/Time: Thursday 26th September: 6pm -8pm
Location: Examinations Hall, Trinity College, Dublin. Ireland
In celebration of the European Day of Languages, join The Pratchett Project and Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation for an exploration of how comic fantasy author, Terry Pratchett's famous discworld novels are translated.
This event, organised by EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) and Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, and generously supported by ESSE (European Society for the Study of English) , will focus on the plays on words that run throughout Pratchett's Discworld series. We will be joined by many of Pratchett's translators, to discuss how each one of them tackled the same challenges in their own languages. They are inviting Pratchett translators working in the following languages:
* French
* German
* Greek
* Hungarian
* Italian
* Polish
* Spanish
In this event, their discussion will focus on translating the comedy and plays on words found in Pyramid
For more information, go to their Facebook event page.
↑≡2.9 Larne Museum and Arts Centre Discworld Celebrations
Larne Museum and Arts Centre will be hosting Paul Kidby's Discworld and Beyond exhibition from the 6th Sept - 31st October, Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm
Location: Larne Museum and Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN, Larne, Northern Ireland
It will also be hosting two wonderful events.
The first is a showing of Troll Bridge. This will happen on Sat 7th September at 3pm.
Contact Larne Museum for more details of how to obtain tickets to see this Award Winning Film
The second is a reading of Wyrd Sisters the Play by Larne Drama Circle on Thursday 31st October at 7.30pm.
This is a free event, places are limited so booking in advance is a must.
Contact Larne Museum on 028 2826 2443 for tickets.
↑≡3. DiscTrivia
This month, we'll just let Jason loose on a copy of The Discworld Companion and see what he can come up with!
| Q1. | Who is Tez the Terrible? |
| Q2. | What is Oggham? |
| Q3. | Who is 'Tonker' Jackson? |
| Q4. | How much magic does a Thaum represent? |
| Q5. | What is Princess Keli's father called? |
The answers as usual can be found at the end of this issue.
↑≡4. Competition: Death and Friends Journal
This month the lovely folk from the Discworld Convention have donated a Death and Friends journey for us to give away.
In order to win this wonderful prize you need to visit their website to be able to answer the following question.
| Q1. | Who illustrated the Death and Friends Journal? |
Send your answer to competitions@discworldmonthly.co.uk by Monday 26th August 2019.
Your address will only be used for sending out your prize should you be the lucky winner. Once prizes are sent out all address details will be destroyed. Entries received after the closing date or sent to any other address will be ignored. No more than one entry per person will be accepted - multiple entries will result in a ban from the competition. Failure to answer the questions or provide your postal address will prevent you from being entered into the competition. Answers to the questions must not be posted to any websites before the competition ends. The judges' decision is final. The competition is open to all readers.
↑≡5. Competition Result: Signed Good Omens script book
Last month we had a Good Omens script book signed by Neil Gaiman and a matching pin badge to give away thanks to the generosity of the lovely Graham O'Mara.
In order to win this lovely prize we asked you to send your answer to the following question to competitions@discworldmonthly.co.uk by Monday 22nd July 2019.
| Q1. | What is the bayonet in a witchfinders artillery? |
The answer we were looking for was his pin.
We had over 100 correct entries this month and the randomly selected winner is:
Lisa Vanderstreaten from East Sussex.
We'll get your prize into the post as soon as possible.
↑≡6. Birthdays
Everyone has a birthday. If you know someone who would like a mention or if you would like your birthday included in the listings, send us an email the month before your birthday and we will add it to the list! Email rachel@discworldmonthly.co.uk Subject: Birthday
Happy August Greetings to Tony Perkins, AJ Tucker, Stephen Caldecott, David Washbrook, Kitty Jones, Jon-Paul Jones, Pam Hicks, Sarah Jane Taylor, David Zabiela, Kielan Donahue, Catrine Smith, Phil Chadwck, Andrea Richardson, Harrie Cater-Pugh, Mark Elliott, Christine Hendzlik,
↑≡7. Readers' Letters
If you have any letters or comments, please email them to info@discworldmonthly.co.uk
We assume any correspondence is eligible for use in the newsletter unless otherwise stated, including the sender's email address. We may edit your letters by randomly changing your spelling to make you look bad. It is vitally important that you don't pass off other people's work as your own. If you use information from other resources please let us know so we can give proper credit.
* From: "Robert Myers" BonzaRob@hotmail.com
Price for the celestial edition is a staggering 6,666GBP (with postage extra if you're outside of the UK) I knew I'd have to sell a kidney, but didn't realise I'd have to sell one from every family member as well.
Discworld Monthly replies: It really is a staggering amount for a book. But what you are getting is a highly crafted piece of Pratchett / Gaiman history. It's far more than we could ever afford, hells, we couldn't afford the lesser versions but for those that can afford them I am sure it will be something very special.
* From: "T Carpenter" carpenter_tt@yahoo.co.uk
I was delighted by the TV adaptation of Good Omens - so much so that I can't easily put it into words. My feelings are literally ineffable. It's without question the best book-to-screen adaptation I've seen.
This got me thinking however that the Discworld novels have always translated well to stage, if not (IMHO) to screen. I would love to see a theatre adaptation of Good Omens now, post-tv-series. Failing that, please could I encourage anyone putting on a Discworld play in future to include a cameo appearance for Crowley and Aziraphale. Just like Death, they'd probably bring the house down!
Rachel replies : There is a musical stage version of Good Omens in the works. They have been working on it for several years now in Australia. Snippets of it and WIP versions have been shown to the public. If it ever gets completed though is anyone's guess.
* From: "Bryan" bryancokely23@optusnet.com.au
Hi Jason and Rachel. I can understand your frustration at the lack of support for Troll Bridge in St Kilda, especially as you are so passionate and loyal yourselves. Thanks for the marvelous newsletter.
I'm originally from Port Talbot and know the trip well to llanelli; great to see Discworld flourishing there. I have lived in New South Wales for some decades and can tell you that the trip from Sydney to Melbourne is about a 10-14 hour drive depending on levels of incontinence. Flying there and back and staying the weekend would set you back about 400 quid pp. Perth is a 45 hour drive with an empty milk bottle under the seat.
Even within these large cities (4 million in Melbourne) it is difficult to get across them as traffic is packed from 3pm till 7pm on a weeknight and Saturday mornings are usually as bad. So in response I make a humble request that you even it out by having a gentle dig at people from Inverness and Paris for not making the trek to West Wales. Of course, if there were people there from those far off places then we Australians will hang our heads in shame.However, having defended non victorians I concur, where were the good people of South and East Melbourne?
Jason replies: We got many letters last month like this one from our Antipodeans friends. My point wasn't meant to be an attack. Although many considered it such. I was simply trying to make the point that unless we support the likes of Troll Bridge, Good Omens etc. the powers that be won't bother to make them. So to anyone that took offence I apologize, BUT the point is still valid even if the delivery wasn't the best.
* From: "Tim Lomas" tim@lomascentral.com
"THE AMAZING MAURICE/ WILL BE THE FIRST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
ADAPTATION OF A SIR TERRY PRATCHETT BOOK."
Really, I'm sure I recall really enjoying Going Postal, Soul Music, Wyrd Sisters, Hogfather, The Colour of Magic (and am looking forward to Trolls bridge :-))
I believe a couple of the Johnny books were also done.
Doesn't fill me with confidence!
Jason replies: All the adaptations you mention were TV adaptations not feature films. It's a small but important difference.
* From: "Kieran Green" moria73@gmail.com
It was a thrill to read about the possibility of an animated version of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. However, the early concept art and comments from the producers raise some worrying doubts about their ability to render an adaptation that's true to the book. Misnaming Malicia is a small detail, but not irrelevant. The name isn't random - it's a direct connection to her aunts Agoniza and Eviscera. The mistake suggests the producers haven't read the book with enough attention to detail, and are missing jokes. But more critically, the concept art shows the rats wearing clothing, which is just wrong. PTerry makes a very specific point about how the rats tried to wear clothing, to emulate Mr. Bunsy, but it just didn't work (apart from Darktan's tool belts and Sardines' hat) . It's important, because it's a key part of demonstrating that the Clan aren't just small humans. They're intelligent rats. Putting clothes on them is just Disney-fying them. Diminishing them. Hopefully the producers will take the time to really get to know this book better, understand its messages, and deliver a faithful rendition.
↑≡8. Book/DVD/CD/Vinyl Release News
8.1 English Language Book Releases
UK Book Releases
Nation paperback with cover by Laura Ellen Anderson came out on the 25th July 2019.
Paperback: 432 pages
Age Range: 9 - 16 years
Publisher: Corgi Childrens (25 July 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0552577197
ISBN-13: 978-0552577199
RRP 7.99
Order
Discworld Collector's Library Editions.
Snuff with cover by Joe McLaren due for release on the 14th Nov 2019 (Subject to change)
Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday (14 Nov. 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0857526499
ISBN-13: 978-0857526496
RRP 12.99
Pre-order
Raising Steam with cover by Joe McLaren deu for release on the 14th Nov 2019 (Subject to change)
Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday (14 Nov. 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0857526502
ISBN-13: 978-0857526502
Pre-order
↑≡8.2 DVD/Blu-Ray/SteelBook/CD/Vinyl Releases
Good Omens DVD/Blu-Ray/Steelbook
Currently you can pre-order the DVD, the Blu-ray and the Steel-Book from our affiliate link.
It's also available to a pre-order for the same price in a couple of other places that we don't have affiliate links for, but I am sure you all know how to use Google to find them.
Amazon UK Blu-Ray SteelBook Limited Edition
↑≡9. Stage Productions
Whilst we would love to get to every event and play to write reviews and articles about them, we just don't have enough time, petrol and a wide enough spread of friends to borrow the couch for the night. But you, our wonderful readers do have the time, petrol and often don't need the couches as the event or play is on your doorstep!
We don't have English degrees here and you don't need one either to write something for Discworld Monthly!
PS. If you know of a play or event that we don't know about (shock horror) , email us. We like the surprise!
All submissions should be emailed to rachel@discworldmonthly.co.uk or info@discworldmonthly.co.uk
Don't forget to visit Pratchett Stage Productions for our most up-to-date list of stage productions.
↑≡9.1 Current and Upcoming Productions
For more details of these current and upcoming productions visit: Pratchett Stage Productions
- Men at Arms in Cardiff, UK, UK (21st - 24th August 2019)
↑≡9.2 New and Updated Productions
These productions are new this month or have been updated. For our full list visit: Pratchett Stage Productions
[New: UK] Scunthorpe Little Theatrre Club presents The Fifth Elephant as adapted by Stephen Briggs
| Location: | The Plowright Theatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6JP UK |
| Dates: | Wed 2nd - Sat 5th Oct 2019 |
| Times: | 7.30pm |
| Tickets: | 10GBP |
| Box office: | 0844 8542776 |
↑≡10. Discworld Conventions and other Events
Nothing's new in the world of Conventions and other Events view the full list at
Discworld Conventions and other Events
↑≡11. Recurring Fan Meetings
By their very nature the listing of recurring fan meeting remains static. So we've moved the full listings to our website at Recurring Fan Meetings
The newsletter will only include any listings that are new or have changed within the last 30 days.
↑≡12. Small Ads
If you want to try to sell your unwanted / duplicate Discworld items to other fans (and its legal for you to do so) email us at info@discworldmonthly.co.uk with the subject "Ads" and a short description of what you have and how fans can contact you. Discworld Monthly only lists the ads and is not responsible for the contents, validity or reliability of the ads or the buyers and sellers.
Jude Parsons writes: I have a pristine unsigned copy of Once More With Footnotes available. First edition, third printing. If you are interested in buying it, please contact me with sensible offers at: judeparsons@talktalk.net.
↑≡13. The End
This month's issue is brought to you by a severe reaction to antihistamines, waking up to a snore chorus and a buggerations moment over timings.
P.S Sorry this issue is late, well I say late, it is not really, our deadlines are set by us, no one else is involved and I know a July issue should have come out in July not get renamed August and come out two weeks later, but the sun was shining and I wanted to play on Rollercoasters after working on other Discworld Stuff for what seemed like months…Rachel
The deadline for submissions to issue 271 of Discworld Monthly is Monday 26th August 2019.
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↑≡13.6 Trivia Answers
| Q1. | Who is Tez the Terrible? |
| A1. | He is a student at Unseen University (Soul Music) |
| Q2. | What is Oggham? |
| A2. | Oggham is an ancient runic alphabet. Used by the Dwarfs in the Ramtops. |
| Q3. | Who is 'Tonker' Jackson? |
| A4. | An old army pal of Fred Colon (Men at Arms) |
| Q4. | How much magic does a Thaum represent? |
| A4. | Enough to create one small white pigeon or three normal-sized billiard balls. |
| Q5. | What is Princess Keli's father called? |
| A5. | Olerve the Bastard (Mort) |
13.7 Small Print
We make every effort we can to ensure the information in this newsletter is accurate and legal. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners, whoever they may be. Discworld (R) is a registered trademark of the Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett used under licence.
↑≡13.8 Thanks
Thanks for reading this issue of 'Discworld Monthly'. We hope you enjoyed it. If you have any comments, complaints or suggestions for the future of this newsletter please email the editor : info@discworldmonthly.co.uk
↑≡13.9 The Final Word...
*Rachel here*
We may not be perfect designers, or award winning journalists but we do our best to keep you all entertained and informed about all things Terry. We do have some ethics though. We like our news to be current, up to date and factual with a solid source. We don't like posting rumours but occasionally the source it comes from is 98 percent solid so we will tell you it's a rumour and confirm it when we have a 100 percent confirmation. Our own articles are written by us for us only. You won't find articles from other publications here unless it's a formal press release about an adaptation, book release or event or something we actually wrote for someone else unless they begged us to publish it (OK not begged but some of our lovely friends do ask us occasionally to boost something) . [NB I say we are not award winning but Discworld Monthly did win Website of the Month for Issue 3 back in a different century. It would be nice to win something much more recent, or even just get acknowledged #justsaying]
Whilst you keep reading it, we'll keep on writing it because we love Terry's books just as much as you do.
GNU Terry Pratchett...