Art based on The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents @Terry Pratchett

My review of Amazing Maurice

Translated by Maurizio Bartocci

Maurice, Malicia, Rats and Keith

Illustrated by M. Sole

Painted by Rainhowls

Illustrated by Laura Jean

Illustrated by Mik

Drawn by TwoTassel, Raven-Feather

Drawing by Sky

Drawing by Mik Zelaznostopy

Illustrated by Gabriela Rangel

Drawn by Garneth Riprarian

Illustration by Paul Kidby

Illustrated by Cliodna Connoree

Illustrated by Ratshaman

Drawn by Garneth Riparian

The cast from Felsted Preparatory School, Years 5 & 6

Illustration by Amy (Random Person 23)

Illustration by Amanda

Rat, Keith, Malicia in foreground

Art by Energetic-Emo

Art by Madd

Illustrated by Aina

Illustrated by M. Sole

Illustrated by Amy

Illustration by Lana Chan

Art by QB Pelonore

Drawn by Keely

Art by Rachel T

Illustrated by lindbloem

Art by Marcony

Art by Mik

Illustrated by Howard McWilliam

Rats by Brisbane Arts Theatre

Painting by Jackie Morris

Illustration by Bill Mayer

Source: 72book.com.tw

Illustrated by Kylie Hajdu

Illustrated by Happi Katt

Illustrated by Amber Creed

Illustrated by Paul Kidby

Drawn by Angua

Illustrated by Alice

Art by Tamara

Art by Kas

Art by Alice

Leeds Children’s Theatre

Drawn by Garneth Riparian

Photo manipulation by Karin

Illustrated by Jackie Morris

Digital art by Oredsell

Director: Paul Heron

Illustrated by Mariana Yovanovich

Drawing by Alix Paugam

Illustrated by David Wyatt

Illustrated by Rowena Jordan

Artist: hushmysweet

Illustrated by Nina

Painted by Dani

Translated by Jonathan Bar, Syed, 2013

Harleston Players Youth Theatre Company

llustration by Sal Vador TheDarkCloak

Illustrated by Garneth Riparian

Illustration by Chris Gall

Illustrated by Merry Carmine

Art by Alix Paugam

Artist: Sal Vador

Art based on “Sourcery” @Terry Pratchett

Artist: Rhianimated (Rhianna) | Source: deviantart.com

Illustrated by Paul Kidby

Artist: Rumiere | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: AereKidd (Aere S. Kidd) – Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Marc Simonetti | Source: amazon.fr

Artist: Eveline Sun (eggiechan) | Source: side7.com

Artist: Alda-Rana (Anne-Laure) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Wildragon (Aurélie) | Source: deviantart.com | wildragon_art@live.fr

Artist: The-French-Belphegor (Pantxika Passicot) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: S.A.T.O.R. (StormBay) | Source: sator-the-wanderess.tumblr.com

Artist: Axis-of-devil (Evgeny Aksenov) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Pain-hyena (Royal pain in the ass) | Source: deviantart.com

Source: amazon.cn

Artist: Marc Simonetti | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Tom KIdd

Artist: Edward Gedeon | Source: LSpace.org

Artist: Wonwiki Illustración | haydeeabey@yahoo.com.mx

Artist: The Wizzard | Source: askrincewind.tumblr.com

Artist: Sarc06 (Sacha Ravenda) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: MAD-as-a-HATTER12 (Bill Cipher) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Selan Pike | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Sanfroideur (i20), Source: deviantart.com

Artist: StormBay (Sator) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: EllisonPav (Elisa Pavinato) | Source: deviantart.com

Source: lookoutmountainbookstore.com

Artist: Josh Kirby (Used on several editions – also foreign)

Artist: Langdon | Source: langdon-krasilowez.net

Artist: Canti (Rich Bailey) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Paul Kidby | Source: facebook.com/paulkidby

Artist: Adi Fitri | Source: tumblr.com

Artist: Not-Quite-Normal (NQN) | Source: deviantart.com

Clarecraft figurine | Source: terrypratchettbooks.com/community

Source: antikvariaat.eu

Source: http://www.goodreads.com

Artist: AereKidd (Aere S. Kidd) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Darrel K. Sweet

Artist: Raquel Grisales | Source: tumblr.com

Artist: Phoenix Jacket | Source: phoenixjacket.wordpress.com

Artist: Katea | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: SharksDen/shayudan ( 鲨鱼丹 )| Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Myaps | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Stormgren | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Apadude (Tamas Fischer) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Paul Kidby | Source: Instagram

Artist: Raquel Grisales – Source: tumblr.com

Artist: Ayato (Brandon Zuckerman)

Artist: Lankikek (Marisha) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Ewela (Ewelina) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Alda-Rana (Anne-Laure) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: TithOuktarine | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Phytosblaze | Source: deviantart.com

Clarefront figurine – Source: ebay.com

Artist: cLoVeRsKuLL (Rachel Grisales) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Expression (Make a face today) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Edward Gedeon | Source: lspace.org

Source: terrypratchettbooks.com/community

Source: amazon.com

Artist: Mbrainspaz (M. Parrott) | Source: deviantart.com

Source: amazon.com

Artist: Stormbay (Sator) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Aville (Ewelina) | Source: deviantart.com

Artist: Tealin | Source: tealin.dreamwidth.org

 

Art based on “Mort” @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 120 photos.

MORT: Terry Pratchett’s Discworld (unofficial adaption)

Orange Cow Productions‘ 2001 unofficial short-film in three episodes. Adapted, animated and edited by Garrett Gilchrist. Production and voices by students at the University of Southern California.

@University of Southern California

Art based on “The Luggage” @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 110 photos.

Art based on “The Light Fantastic” @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 50 photos.

My review of the novel The Light Fantastic

Good Omens (1990) (with Neil Gaiman)

French cover

I originally blogged about Good Omens on my humanitysdarkerside.com blog. The original post is still there. Time has passed and I have changed, both as a blogger and as a reader.

This collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman has led to a story that is funny, action-filled and philosophical. Both men seem to enjoy questioning the paradigms present in society at the time of whatever they are writing. Both Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett are exceedingly good as this type of authorship.

“Well, I had to,” said the angel, rubbing his hands distractedly. “They looked so cold, poor things, and she’s expecting already, and what with the vicious animals out there and the storm coming up I thought, well, where’s the harm, so I just said, look, if you come back there’s going to be an almighty row, but you might be needing this sword, so here it is, don’t bother to thank me, just do everyone a favor and don’t let the sun go down on you down here”.

“Funny thing is,” said Crawly, “I keep wondering whether the apple thing wasn’t the right thing to do, as well. A demon can get into real trouble, doing the right thing.” He nudged the angel. “Funny if we both got it wrong, eh? Funny if I did the good thing and you did the bad one, eh?”

Good Omens – Armageddon by himlayan

Two of the characters from the Garden of Eden kind of stick together up to this moment in time, the moment of Good Omens. Both Crowley and Aziraphale are angels (on opposite sides) who enjoy living with humans because of the choices people make. Now the awaited Armageddon has arrived and the two aren’t happy about having to follow the commands of their masters. But they do because angels have a built in slavery mode when it comes to God and Satan (with a little leeway). Slavery is like that. The slave has to follow the command their are given, but only the exact wording applies. Of course, using the leeway inherent in most commands could risk getting them kicked off earth, but both Asiraphale and Crowley find that risk worthwhile.

Good Omens – Them by yuletart giftart for sandalstrap!

The Son of Satan is to be the one who ushers Armageddon in. Crowley and Aziraphale have both decided to watch over him. But it turns out that a baby got switched at birth and it was the wrong one and both angels will be in serious trouble if their masters find out that something has gone awry.

The Son of Satan, or Adam as he is known to his friends, is going to be a huge disappointment to his biological father.  You see, the boy has turned into the kind of child that pretty much wants to make the people he likes happy – such as the town environmentalist. Anathema knows there is something really strange about Adam (besides him not having an aura), but she cannot seem to concentrate on figuring out what that something is. I love “Them” (Adam’s gang). Their take on the world is wonderfully influenced by their parents and other important adults. I remember how I believed everything Important people told me. Some of those beliefs have been replaced by others while some of them still remain. Gaiman and Pratchett manage to discuss the whole genetics v environment debate in Good Omens through their nutty little crew of characters.

Good omens by pigeon666

It is funny that the son of Satan is a disappointment to his father. I would think that ought to make father Satan pleased with his offspring. But Satan is only pro-disobedience if it is disobedience to others. One of the major problems with getting a hold of his bratty little angel son, is that Adam cannot be found. In fact, the only one who is able to find Adam is Adam’s very own Hellhound, Dog.

The gang that are supposed to help Adam fight Armageddon are gathering to fulfill their destiny, but none of them knows where to go. Where is the promised son of the Devil?

Good Omens is filled with interesting characters and a strange sense of logic. Whenever I begin reading books by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, I get into this weird thought-mode where I go – yeah, that could happen. This time was no exception.

Definitely recommended.

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Reviews

• Dobry Omen
• Johanna Sinisalo (Finnish)
• Madame Macabre (Spanish)
• Myosotis (French)
• Ohentibi (Hungarian)

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• World Fantasy Award nominee for Best Novel, 1991
• Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, 1991

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Radio/Television

• 2014 December 22: BBC Radio 4 – It begins (HALLELULJAH! or was it PRAISE SATAN!) – The End is Near.
  

Theatre version

In March 2013, Cult Classic Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, performed Amy Hoff’s adaptation of Good Omens with the permission of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

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Translations

• Croatian: Dobri predznaci
• Dutch: Hoge Omens
• French: De bons présages
• Finnish: Hyviä enteitä
• German: Ein Gutes Omen
• Hungarian: Elveszett próféciák
• Italian: Buena Apocalisse a tutti!
• Polish: Dobry Omen
• Portugese:  Belas Maldições
• Russian: Добрые предзнаменования
• Spanish: Buenos Presagios
• Swedish: Goda omen
• Turkish: Kıyamet Gösterisi 

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Neil Gaiman: “Terry Pratchett Isn’t Jolly. He’s Angry.”

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Good Omens Artwork

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Sources

Art based on “Good Omens” @Neil Gaiman, @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 65 photos.

Good Omens (my review) There are thousands of pictures of artwork out there dealing with Good Omens. Quite a bit of that art deals with the supposed (wished for) romance between Crowley and Azaraphaele. I wish there had been more art re Adam and his gang. Here are the covers I could find and some […]

Art based on “Strata” @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 14 photos.

Strata (my book-review)

Art based on “The Unadulterated Cat” @Terry Pratchett

This gallery contains 27 photos.

The Unadulterated Cat (my book-review)