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{{TAG}} is an “in-universe” book about witchcraft “written by” [[Tiffany Aching]] with input from several other Discworld characters. It’s | {{TAG}} is an “in-universe” book about witchcraft “written by” [[Tiffany Aching]] with input from several other Discworld characters. It’s the first published [[Discworld]] material by [[Rhianna Pratchett]], who co-authored it with children’s author and fellow videogame industry veteran [[Gabrielle Kent]]. | ||
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''''' | '''''“They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you...”''''' | ||
An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike. | An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:51, 7 January 2024
 First edition cover by Paul Kidby | |
| Authors | Rhianna Pratchett & Gabrielle Kent |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Indira Varma, Steven Cree, Rhianna Pratchett |
| Illustrator | Paul Kidby |
| Cover artist | Paul Kidby |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Series | Discworld Ephemera |
| Sub-series | In-Universe/Tiffany Aching |
| Genre | Fantasy/Humour |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
Publication date | 2023-11-09 |
Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch is an “in-universe” book about witchcraft “written by” Tiffany Aching with input from several other Discworld characters. It’s the first published Discworld material by Rhianna Pratchett, who co-authored it with children’s author and fellow videogame industry veteran Gabrielle Kent.
Blurb
“They say you don't find witchcraft, it finds you...”
An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.
With colourful illustrations from Paul Kidby throughout, this brilliant in-world guide is the perfect addition to any Discworld collection.
Podcast episodes
Major appearances
These are episodes primarily devoted to discussing this book.
| Date | Show | Episode | External link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret | “Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch – an interview with Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent” | thetruthshallmakeyefret.com |
| 2023-12-08 | The Compleat Discography | “Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch” | compleatdiscography.page |
| 2023-12-21 | In the Reading Corner | “Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent” | buzzsprout.com (mp3) |
| 2024-01-08 | Pratchat | “Hogswitch” | pratchatpodcast.com |
Other appearances
Episodes in which the book makes a significant appearance, but isn't the main topic of discussion.
| Date | Show | Episode | External link |
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None yet
External links
- Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch at the L-Space Wiki
- Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch on Wikipedia