--- product_id: 11040906 title: "Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld" price: "¥334705" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11040906-moving-pictures-a-novel-of-discworld store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld **Price:** ¥334705 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld - **How much does it cost?** ¥334705 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11040906-moving-pictures-a-novel-of-discworld) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Cracking dialogue, compelling illogic and unchained whimsy.”— Sunday Times Movie mania sweeps across the Discworld creating disaster in its wake in this delightful take on Tinseltown and the lure of glamour, fame, close-ups, and big dreams from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett. A new phenomenon is taking over the Discworld: moving pictures. The alchemists of Ankh-Morpork have discovered how to get gold from silver—the silver screen, that is. Soon, the growing “clicks” industry moves to the sandy land of Holy Wood, attracted by the light of the sun and some strange un-nameable calling. Victor Tugelbend, a wizarding student dropout who can’t sing and can’t dance wants to be a star, just like small-town girl Theda “Ginger” Withel. But the click of moving pictures isn’t just stirring up dreams inside Discworld. Holy Wood’s magic is drifting out into the boundaries of the universes, where raw realities, the could-have-beens, the might-bes, and the never-weres are beginning to ferment with some wild ideas into a really stinky brew. Because belief is powerful in the Discworld, and sometimes downright dangerous, and the magic of movies might just unravel reality itself. It's up to Victor and Gaspode the Wonder Dog to rein in the chaos and return order to a star-struck Discworld. Are they ready to play the biggest roles of their lives? Review: One of the best - One of my favorite Pratchett books! This is actually a re-purchase as my old paperback copy fell apart from being read so many times. I'm a big fan of hollywood history, and I love the fantasy spin on in that Pratchett has put on it here. It's funny and inventive, full of fun anachronisms, and even a little sweet at times. Though this discworld novel falls outside of the various groupings of books Pratchett has created (such as the group of night watch books, or Rincewind books), there are still several familiar faces. Cut Me Own Throat Dibler makes a memorable appearance as one of the discs first movie producers, and I believe this is the first book to feature Gaspode the Wonder Dog. You'll also see some cameos from Ankh-Morpork, including old Windle Poons and the other wizards at Unseen University. It's a great standalone story, though, and a good jumping-in point for anyone new to the discworld series. There were several passages that really did make me laugh out loud on one or two occasions, and grin widely on several others. Despite always being classified as a "humor writer", Terry Pratchett's stories also have a warmth to them that many other authors lack. The characters are well-written and are the types of characters that feel instantly familiar as soon as you meet them. This isn't just a funny book--it's smart, witty, touching, intriguing, and sometimes a little zany. And well worth reading. Review: Gaspode the Wonder Dog - Moving Pictures is the tenth book in his Discworld series and is a fairly standard Discworld novel, not particularly remarkable but solid. It’s a witty parody on Hollywood and 20th/21st century life. It meets the standard for this series meaning it's humorous, clever read full of great characters and colourful ideas. There are some ongoing Discworld characters that spring up from time to time so while it’s a standalone book it helps to read the others. Not quite a 5 star read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #962,562 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #175 in Fiction Satire #227 in Humorous Science Fiction (Books) #336 in Humorous Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 7,117 Reviews | ## Images ![Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512ML5+ydzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best *by K***Y on March 18, 2015* One of my favorite Pratchett books! This is actually a re-purchase as my old paperback copy fell apart from being read so many times. I'm a big fan of hollywood history, and I love the fantasy spin on in that Pratchett has put on it here. It's funny and inventive, full of fun anachronisms, and even a little sweet at times. Though this discworld novel falls outside of the various groupings of books Pratchett has created (such as the group of night watch books, or Rincewind books), there are still several familiar faces. Cut Me Own Throat Dibler makes a memorable appearance as one of the discs first movie producers, and I believe this is the first book to feature Gaspode the Wonder Dog. You'll also see some cameos from Ankh-Morpork, including old Windle Poons and the other wizards at Unseen University. It's a great standalone story, though, and a good jumping-in point for anyone new to the discworld series. There were several passages that really did make me laugh out loud on one or two occasions, and grin widely on several others. Despite always being classified as a "humor writer", Terry Pratchett's stories also have a warmth to them that many other authors lack. The characters are well-written and are the types of characters that feel instantly familiar as soon as you meet them. This isn't just a funny book--it's smart, witty, touching, intriguing, and sometimes a little zany. And well worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gaspode the Wonder Dog *by M***Y on November 5, 2022* Moving Pictures is the tenth book in his Discworld series and is a fairly standard Discworld novel, not particularly remarkable but solid. It’s a witty parody on Hollywood and 20th/21st century life. It meets the standard for this series meaning it's humorous, clever read full of great characters and colourful ideas. There are some ongoing Discworld characters that spring up from time to time so while it’s a standalone book it helps to read the others. Not quite a 5 star read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a movable feast! *by A***A on May 22, 2012* Reading Pratchett often reminds me of another equally merry and profound occupation - trying to count ducklings on a pond :) Those who ever tried, will understand. One, two, three, four...oy, two just dived - but three surfaced in another place. Then there is yet another fluffy backside on the surface - then it dives and five more appear! Same with Sir Terry's ideas and jokes - just when you are positive you got a joke by its tail, it wiggles the tail - and suddenly there are three more jokes. Or more... Just as with ducklings, you'll never get bored with Pratchett. The plot is there, it's not really important (honestly, when was the last time you picked up a new Pratchett for the plot?) but there is a mountain (with stars over it) of funny and profound ideas about reality and illusion and how they coexist and intersperse... and what is reality anyway?.. it seems that Sir Terry wrote a charmingly pointed dissertation on the more philosophical aspects of the "World according to Cinema". Plus multiple bonuses for those who know their oldies-goldies: gallant heroes with pencil-thin moustache, whose every smile sends women swooning, langourous blonds who perfected the profound art of reclining among silk pillows... thousands of elephants and undulating "is this a gun in your pockets or are you just happy to see me?" Ruby - West. And a mental image of a 50-ft blond climbing a tower with an ape in her hand... that stays with you forever! :) ## Frequently Bought Together - Moving Pictures: A Novel of Discworld (Discworld, 10) - Reaper Man: A Novel of Discworld (Discworld, 11) - Small Gods: A Novel of Discworld (Discworld, 13) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11040906-moving-pictures-a-novel-of-discworld](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11040906-moving-pictures-a-novel-of-discworld) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*