British fantasy novelist. Born 28 April 1948, died 15 March 2015. Best known for his 'Discworld' series of novels. Awarded an OBE in 1998. Diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimers disease, posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) in 2007. Knighted in 2009. Married in 1968 to Lyn Purvies, one daughter (see obituary The Telegraph, retrieved 7 April 2015).
Pratchett, Terry, 1948-2015
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Magazine proofs of 'Model Space' issues 87, 88, 89
Date: 1996
From: Pavletich, Maree, active 1970?-2022: Collection
By: Stella Nova Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
Reference: MS-Papers-12859-6
Description: Comprises three printing proofs of the magazine 'Model Space', published by the Auckland-based Science Fiction Modellers Club of New Zealand: - issue number 87, March to April, 1996 - issue number 88, May to June, 1996 - issue number 89, July to August, 1996 Published editions available at Library reference Per MOD; https://natlib-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1s57t7d/NLNZ_ALMA21209474220002836. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 3 issues. Processing information: Proof pages containing photographic prints housed in clear enclosures.
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Wellington Repertory Theatre presents "Carpe jugulum", by Terry Pratchett; adapted for ...
Date: 2015
Reference: EPHDL-0338
Description: Digital flyer advertising a play about witches and vampires shows a shirt collar with blood dripping from two puncture wounds on the neck area above it. The play is stated to be a sequel to "Wyrd sisters" performed by the society a couple of years previously. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).
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Moreu, Michael, 1969-:Terry Pratchett 1948-2015. 14 March 2015
Date: 2015
From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]
Reference: DCDL-0030991
Description: Depicts two silhouetted figures walking together in conversation. The Grim Reaper has an arm around Terry Pratchett and appears to be guiding him. The Grim Reaper is briefly explaining his perspective on dying. Commemorative obituary cartoon for Terry Pratchett after his death on 12 March 2015. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).