Sci-Fi & Speculative

Moving Pictures

by Terry Pratchett · Discworld series

The nascent film industry of Holy Wood erupts on the Discworld, powered by alchemical technology and a mysterious, addictive glamour. Pratchett satirizes Hollywood's golden age as wizards and trolls become stars and reality itself grows unstable under the clicks' influence. His parody of cinema culture doubles as commentary on narrative, obsession, and the seductive danger of dreams made real.

Discworld in reading order

• 3. Equal Rites — Terry Pratchett
• 4. Mort — Terry Pratchett
• 5. Sourcery — Terry Pratchett
• 6. Wyrd Sisters — Terry Pratchett
• 9. Eric — Terry Pratchett
• 10. Moving Pictures — Terry Pratchett
• 11. Reaper Man — Terry Pratchett
• 12. Witches Abroad — Terry Pratchett
• 13. Small Gods — Terry Pratchett
• 15. Men at Arms — Terry Pratchett
• 16. Soul Music — Terry Pratchett
• 17. Interesting Times — Terry Pratchett
• 18. Maskerade — Terry Pratchett
• 19. Feet of Clay — Terry Pratchett
• 21. Jingo — Terry Pratchett
• 23. Carpe Jugulum — Terry Pratchett
• 25. The Truth — Terry Pratchett
• 26. Thief Of Time — Terry Pratchett
• 29. Night Watch — Terry Pratchett
• 31. Monstrous Regiment — Terry Pratchett
• 34. Thud! — Terry Pratchett
• 36. Making Money — Terry Pratchett
• 39. Snuff — Terry Pratchett

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