Strata, by Terry Pratchett.
A very fine first edition copy of Strata, by Terry Pratchett.
Strata, Pratchett’s third novel, is a science fiction story that predates and somewhat foreshadows the more famous Discworld series. In Strata, the plot revolves around a group of explorers on a flat Earth-like ringworld planet, which is a constructed world with its own set of rules and peculiarities. The novel combines elements of satire, science fiction, and fantasy, showcasing Pratchett's early exploration of themes and ideas that would later flourish in his Discworld series.
Strata experiments with the flat-Earth concept and blends of humour, societal commentary, and speculative fiction in a way that would later become the hallmarks of Pratchett's style. While not a Discworld novel, Strata offers insights into the evolution of Pratchett's writing and thematic interests, making it a fascinating and important piece of any Pratchett collection.
A very fine copy, with minimal shelf wear, a little knocking to the external pages. Bright and firm.
Published by Colin Smythe, 1981.
A very fine first edition copy of Strata, by Terry Pratchett.
Strata, Pratchett’s third novel, is a science fiction story that predates and somewhat foreshadows the more famous Discworld series. In Strata, the plot revolves around a group of explorers on a flat Earth-like ringworld planet, which is a constructed world with its own set of rules and peculiarities. The novel combines elements of satire, science fiction, and fantasy, showcasing Pratchett's early exploration of themes and ideas that would later flourish in his Discworld series.
Strata experiments with the flat-Earth concept and blends of humour, societal commentary, and speculative fiction in a way that would later become the hallmarks of Pratchett's style. While not a Discworld novel, Strata offers insights into the evolution of Pratchett's writing and thematic interests, making it a fascinating and important piece of any Pratchett collection.
A very fine copy, with minimal shelf wear, a little knocking to the external pages. Bright and firm.
Published by Colin Smythe, 1981.
A very fine first edition copy of Strata, by Terry Pratchett.
Strata, Pratchett’s third novel, is a science fiction story that predates and somewhat foreshadows the more famous Discworld series. In Strata, the plot revolves around a group of explorers on a flat Earth-like ringworld planet, which is a constructed world with its own set of rules and peculiarities. The novel combines elements of satire, science fiction, and fantasy, showcasing Pratchett's early exploration of themes and ideas that would later flourish in his Discworld series.
Strata experiments with the flat-Earth concept and blends of humour, societal commentary, and speculative fiction in a way that would later become the hallmarks of Pratchett's style. While not a Discworld novel, Strata offers insights into the evolution of Pratchett's writing and thematic interests, making it a fascinating and important piece of any Pratchett collection.
A very fine copy, with minimal shelf wear, a little knocking to the external pages. Bright and firm.
Published by Colin Smythe, 1981.
