Moving Pictures (Discworld, #10; Industrial Revolution, #1)
by Terry Pratchett
Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 42.9K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 396 pages.
About Moving Pictures
'Holy wood is a different sort of place. People act differently here. Everywhere else the most important things are gods or money or cattle. Here, the most important thing is to be important.'People might say that reality is a quality that things possess in the same way that they possess weight. Sadly alchemists never really held with such a quaint notion. They think that they can change reality, shape it to their own purpose. Imagine then the damage that could be wrought if they get their hands on the ultimate alchemy: the invention of motion pictures, the greatest making of illusions. It may be a triumph of universe-shaking proportions. It's either that or they're about to unlock the dark terrible secret of the Holy Wood hills - by mistake...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Terry Pratchett |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 396 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 42,892 |
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What genre is Moving Pictures?
Moving Pictures is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Moving Pictures worth reading?
Based on 42.9K reader ratings, Moving Pictures has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Moving Pictures?
Moving Pictures has 396 pages.
Who wrote Moving Pictures?
Moving Pictures was written by Terry Pratchett. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for Moving Pictures?
The ISBN-13 for Moving Pictures is 9780552152940.0.
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