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Movie · 2008 · Sky One

Is Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic is based on the works The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (1983) and The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (1986).

The Colour of Magic is book 1 of the Discworld series.

The movie was released in 2008 on Sky One.

The book behind Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic

The Colour of Magic cover

The Colour of Magic

by Terry Pratchett · first published 1983 · fantasy, speculative fiction comedy

1983 Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.

The Light Fantastic

by Terry Pratchett · first published 1986 · fantasy, speculative fiction comedy

Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.

Discworld: books in order

  1. The Colour of Magic (1983)
  2. The Light Fantastic (1986)
  3. Equal Rites (1987)
  4. Mort (1987)
  5. Sourcery (1988)
  6. Wyrd Sisters (1988)
  7. Pyramids (1989)
  8. Guards! Guards! (1989)
  9. Eric (1990)
  10. Moving Pictures (1990)
  11. Reaper Man (1991)
  12. Witches Abroad (1991)
  13. Small Gods (1992)
  14. Lords and Ladies (1992)
  15. Men at Arms (1993)
  16. Soul Music (1994)
  17. Interesting Times (1994)
  18. Maskerade (1995)
  19. Feet of Clay (1996)
  20. Hogfather (1996)
  21. Jingo (1997)
  22. The Last Continent (1998)
  23. Carpe Jugulum (1998)
  24. The Fifth Elephant (1999)
  25. The Truth (2000)
  26. Thief of Time (2001)
  27. The Last Hero (2001)
  28. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents (2001)
  29. Night Watch (2002)
  30. The Wee Free Men (2003)
  31. Monstrous Regiment (2003)
  32. A Hat Full of Sky (2004)
  33. Going Postal (2004)
  34. Thud! (2005)
  35. Wintersmith (2006)
  36. Making Money (2007)
  37. Unseen Academicals (2009)

Common questions

Is Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic based on a book?

Yes. Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic is based on the works The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett (1983) and The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett (1986).

Who wrote the book Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic is based on?

The Colour of Magic was written by Terry Pratchett and first published in 1983.

Is The Colour of Magic part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Discworld series (5 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Colour of Magic, book 1 of The Colour of Magic. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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