<p><b>Terry Pratchett in his own words</b><br><b><br>With a foreword by Neil Gaiman</b><br><br>Terry Pratchett earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series ¿ but in recent years he became equally well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer¿s research and animal rights. <i>A Slip of the Keyboard</i> brings together the best of Pratchett¿s non fiction writing on his life, on his work, and on the weirdness of the world: from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf¿s love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end.<br><br> With his trademark humour, humanity and unforgettable way with words, this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure ¿ man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and the right to a good death.</p>