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Many of the Terry Pratchett novels have a dedication.  
Many of the [[Terry Pratchett]] novels have a dedication.  


==Novels==
===Discworld===
'''''{{COM}}''''' -


'''{{TLF}}''' is dedicated to the [[H.P. Lovecraft Holiday Fun Club]], a nod to the young authors of dark fantasy/sci-fi of a Gothic inclination, who tended  to pop up doing book-signings and personal appearances in Whitby and at Goth weekenders at Pontins/Butlins holiday camps. Luminaries of this group include [[Neil Gaiman]], Kim Newman and Mary Gentle, authors who have all either co-written with Terry or else been spoofed/referenced in the Discworld. (refer to ''Reading Suggestions'')
'''''{{TLF}}''''' is dedicated to the [[H.P. Lovecraft Holiday Fun Club]], a nod to the young authors of dark fantasy/sci-fi of a Gothic inclination, who tended  to pop up doing book-signings and personal appearances in Whitby and at Goth weekenders at Pontins/Butlins holiday camps. Luminaries of this group include [[Neil Gaiman]], Kim Newman and Mary Gentle, authors who have all either co-written with Terry or else been spoofed/referenced in the [[Discworld]]. (refer to ''Reading Suggestions'')


'''Equal Rites''' informs us the story is not wacky or zany.
'''''{{ER}}''''' informs us the story is not wacky or zany.


'''Mort''' is dedicated to Rhianna.
'''''{{M}}''''' is dedicated to [[Rhianna Pratchett|Rhianna]].


'''Sourcery''' is dedicated to an American lady, towing a suitcase in Bath, the inspiration for [[The Luggage]] as well as people from Power Cable, Nebraska. It also tells you to draw a map.
'''''{{S}}''''' is dedicated to an American lady, towing a suitcase in Bath, the inspiration for [[The Luggage]] as well as people from Power Cable, Nebraska. It also tells you to draw a map.


'''{{GG}}'': to all City Watches and Palace Guards everywhere;  "And also to Mike Harrison, Neil Gaiman, Mary Gentle and to all those others who assisted with and laughed at the idea of l-Space; too bad we neverused Schrödinger's Paperback".  
'''''{{WS}}''''' - no apparent dedication.  


'''The Last Continent''' has a denial that the book is about Australia.
'''''{{P}}''''' - no apparent dedication.


'''The Wee Free Men''' has an author's note which says the painting Tiffany enters is the '''The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke''' by Richard Dadd.
'''''{{G!G!}}''''': to all City Watches and Palace Guards everywhere;  "And also to [[H.P. Lovecraft Holiday Fun Club|Mike Harrison, Neil Gaiman, Mary Gentle]] and to all those others who assisted with and laughed at the idea of L-Space; too bad we never used Schrödinger's Paperback".  


'''Wintersmith''' has no dedication, but has a glossary of Feegle terms
'''''{{E}}''''' -


'''Maskerade''' is dedicated to the people who showed Terry how weird opera can be.
'''''{{MP}}''''' -


'''Jingo''' is dedicated to all fighters for peace.
'''''{{RM}}''''' -


'''Thud''' begins with a short piece about [[Tak]]
'''''{{WA}}''''' -


'''Unseen Academicals''' is dedicated to [[Rob Wilkins]] and [[Colin Smythe]]. It also states that the [[Pedestriana]] chant is a parody of '''Brahma''' by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
'''''{{SG}}''''' -
 
'''''{{TLC}}''''' has a denial that the book is about Australia.
 
'''''{{WFM}}''''' has an author's note which says the painting Tiffany enters is the {{wp|The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke|'''The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke'''}} by Richard Dadd.
 
'''''{{W}}''''' has no dedication, but has a glossary of [[Nac Mac Feegle|Feegle]] terms
 
'''''{{M!!!}}''''' is dedicated to the people who showed Terry how weird opera can be.
 
'''''{{J}}''''' is dedicated to all fighters for peace.
 
'''''{{T!}}''''' begins with a short piece about [[Tak]].
 
'''''''{{UA}}''''''' is dedicated to [[Rob Wilkins]] and [[Colin Smythe]]. It also states that the [[Pedestriana]] chant is a parody of {{wp|Brahma (poem)|'''Brahma'''}} by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
 
'''''{{RS}}''''' - "to David Pratchett and Jim Wilkins, both fine engineers who taught their sons to be curious."
 
'''''{{TSC}}''''' dedicated to [[Esmeralda Weatherwax]].
 
===Non-Discworld===
'''''{{TCP}}''''' is dedicated to [[Colin Smythe]].
 
'''''{{T}}''''' is dedicated to Rhianna.
 
'''''{{WI}}''''' is dedicated to Lyn, Rhianna and the sandwich-eating alligator in Florida.
 
'''''{{GO}}''''' is dedicated to the memory of {{wp|G. K. Chesterton|G. K. Chesterton}}.
 
'''''{{N}}''''' is dedicated to Lyn Pratchett.
 
'''''{{TLE}}, {{TLW}}, {{TLM}} and {{TLU}}''''' are dedicated to Lyn and Rhianna by Terry Pratchett and to Sandra by [[Stephen Baxter]].
 
'''''{{TLCO}}''''' is dedicated to Jacks Thomas and Malcolm Edwards by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter and to Sandra by Stephen Baxter.
 
==Other Books==
'''''''[[Book:The Unseen University Challenge|The Unseen University Challenge]]''''''' is dedicated to Hazel.
 
'''''''[[Book:The Wyrdest Link|The Wyrdest Link]]''''''' is dedicated to Louise Talbot (''née'' Pearse) and [[Josh Kirby]].
 
'''''''[[Book:The Terry Pratchett Diary|The Terry Pratchett Diary]]''''''' is dedicated to [[Terry Pratchett|The Man in the Hat]].


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Latest revision as of 15:46, 11 April 2020

Many of the Terry Pratchett novels have a dedication.

Novels

Discworld

''The Colour of Magic'' -

''The Light Fantastic'' is dedicated to the H.P. Lovecraft Holiday Fun Club, a nod to the young authors of dark fantasy/sci-fi of a Gothic inclination, who tended to pop up doing book-signings and personal appearances in Whitby and at Goth weekenders at Pontins/Butlins holiday camps. Luminaries of this group include Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman and Mary Gentle, authors who have all either co-written with Terry or else been spoofed/referenced in the Discworld. (refer to Reading Suggestions)

''Equal Rites'' informs us the story is not wacky or zany.

''Mort'' is dedicated to Rhianna.

''Sourcery'' is dedicated to an American lady, towing a suitcase in Bath, the inspiration for The Luggage as well as people from Power Cable, Nebraska. It also tells you to draw a map.

''Wyrd Sisters'' - no apparent dedication.

''Pyramids'' - no apparent dedication.

''Guards! Guards!'': to all City Watches and Palace Guards everywhere; "And also to Mike Harrison, Neil Gaiman, Mary Gentle and to all those others who assisted with and laughed at the idea of L-Space; too bad we never used Schrödinger's Paperback".

''Eric'' -

''Moving Pictures'' -

''Reaper Man'' -

''Witches Abroad'' -

''Small Gods'' -

''The Last Continent'' has a denial that the book is about Australia.

''The Wee Free Men'' has an author's note which says the painting Tiffany enters is the The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke by Richard Dadd.

''Wintersmith'' has no dedication, but has a glossary of Feegle terms

''Maskerade'' is dedicated to the people who showed Terry how weird opera can be.

''Jingo'' is dedicated to all fighters for peace.

''Thud!'' begins with a short piece about Tak.

''Unseen Academicals'' is dedicated to Rob Wilkins and Colin Smythe. It also states that the Pedestriana chant is a parody of Brahma by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

''Raising Steam'' - "to David Pratchett and Jim Wilkins, both fine engineers who taught their sons to be curious."

''The Shepherd's Crown'' dedicated to Esmeralda Weatherwax.

Non-Discworld

''The Carpet People'' is dedicated to Colin Smythe.

''Truckers'' is dedicated to Rhianna.

''Wings'' is dedicated to Lyn, Rhianna and the sandwich-eating alligator in Florida.

''Good Omens'' is dedicated to the memory of G. K. Chesterton.

''Nation'' is dedicated to Lyn Pratchett.

''The Long Earth, The Long War, The Long Mars and The Long Utopia'' are dedicated to Lyn and Rhianna by Terry Pratchett and to Sandra by Stephen Baxter.

''The Long Cosmos'' is dedicated to Jacks Thomas and Malcolm Edwards by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter and to Sandra by Stephen Baxter.

Other Books

''The Unseen University Challenge'' is dedicated to Hazel.

''The Wyrdest Link'' is dedicated to Louise Talbot (née Pearse) and Josh Kirby.

''The Terry Pratchett Diary'' is dedicated to The Man in the Hat.