Book:The Folklore of Discworld - Revision history

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	When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.		When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.

	The audiobook, read by [[Michael Fenton-Stevens]], is based on the 2009 revised edition. It includes a bonus feature of a conversation between Pratchett and Simpson about folklore.		The audiobook, read by [[Michael Fenton-Stevens]], is based on the 2009 revised edition. It includes a bonus feature of a conversation between Pratchett and Simpson about folklore. This may be a recording of the “in conversation” event sponsored by the British Folklore Society at the 2010 Discworld Convention (see external links below).

	While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr Simpson about the folklore behind that book~~. This may be a recording of the “in conversation” event sponsored by the British Folklore Society at the 2010 Discworld Convention (see external links below)~~.		While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr Simpson about the folklore behind that book.

	== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==		== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==

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	== Chapters ==		== Chapters ==
	~~The~~ book is divided into sixteen chapters~~, each of which covers~~ a particular ~~area~~ of Discworld and ~~searches out the~~ Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.		Most editions of the book are divided into sixteen chapters (see Editions below). Each chapter explains a particular topic of Discworld lore, and offers some Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.

	# The Cosmos: Gods, Demons and Things		# The Cosmos: Gods, Demons and Things
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	There are also introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography with suggestions for further reading, and an index.		There are also introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography with suggestions for further reading, and an index.

			== Editions ==
	When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.		When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.

	While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr Simpson about the folklore behind that book.		The audiobook, read by [[Michael Fenton-Stevens]], is based on the 2009 revised edition. It includes a bonus feature of a conversation between Pratchett and Simpson about folklore.

			While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr Simpson about the folklore behind that book. This may be a recording of the “in conversation” event sponsored by the British Folklore Society at the 2010 Discworld Convention (see external links below).

	== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==		== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==
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			== External Links ==
			* [https://www.folklore-society.com/resources/sir-terry-pratchett-in-conversation-with-dr-jacqueline-simpson-in-2010/ Sir Terry Pratchett in conversation with Dr Jacqueline Simpson in 2010] at The Folklore Society (transcript and mp3 download)

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	The book is divided into sixteen chapters, each of which covers a particular area of Discworld and searches out the Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.		The book is divided into sixteen chapters, each of which covers a particular area of Discworld and searches out the Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.

	# The Cosmos, Gods, Demons and Things		# The Cosmos: Gods, Demons and Things
	# Dwarfs		# Dwarfs
	# The Elves		# The Elves
	# The Nac ~~mac~~ Feegle		# The Nac Mac Feegle
	# Trolls		# Trolls
	# Other Significant Races		# Other Significant Races
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	# Lore, Legends and Truth		# Lore, Legends and Truth
	# More Customs, Nautical Lore and Military Matters		# More Customs, Nautical Lore and Military Matters
	# Kids Stuff... You know, about ~~'Orrid~~ Murder and Blood		# Kids Stuff... You know, about ’Orrid Murder and Blood
	# Death		# Death

	There are also introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography, and an index.		There are also introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography with suggestions for further reading, and an index.

	When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.		When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.

	While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr. Simpson about the folklore behind that book.		While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr Simpson about the folklore behind that book.

	== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==		== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==

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	\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD3.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|~~Second updated cover~~]]		\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD3.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|2014 Corgi paperback]]
	\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD US.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|US Edition]]		\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD US.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|US Edition]]
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	\|illustrator=Paul Kidby		\|illustrator=Paul Kidby
	\|date=~~4 Sep~~ 2008		\|date=8 September 2008
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	==~~Synopsis~~==		'''''The Folklore of Discworld''''' is a non-fiction book discussing the Roundworld folklore that inspired or features in the Discworld novels. Unlike [[:Category:Science Series\|the ''Science of Discworld'' series]], there’s no new fiction; the folklore is illustrated with excerpts from the novels, and from historical sources.

			== Blurb ==
	Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly, some of these things are now beginning to be forgotten. Legends, myths, fairytales: our world is made up of the stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings that on Earth are creatures of the imagination, like [[vampires]], [[trolls]], [[witches]] and, possibly, [[gods]] are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.		Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly, some of these things are now beginning to be forgotten. Legends, myths, fairytales: our world is made up of the stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings that on Earth are creatures of the imagination, like [[vampires]], [[trolls]], [[witches]] and, possibly, [[gods]] are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.

	In '''''The Folklore of Discworld''''', [[Terry Pratchett]] teams up with leading British folklorist [[Jacqueline Simpson]] to give an irreverent yet illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated and affectionately libelled in the uniquely imaginative universe of [[Discworld]].		In '''''The Folklore of Discworld''''', [[Terry Pratchett]] teams up with leading British folklorist [[Jacqueline Simpson]] to give an irreverent yet illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated and affectionately libelled in the uniquely imaginative universe of [[Discworld]].

	==Chapters==		== Chapters ==
	It is divided into sixteen chapters, each of which covers a particular area of Discworld and searches out the Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.		The book is divided into sixteen chapters, each of which covers a particular area of Discworld and searches out the Roundworld referents for selected Disc phenomena.

	# The Cosmos, Gods, Demons and Things		# The Cosmos, Gods, Demons and Things
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	# Death		# Death

	~~With~~ introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography and index.		There are also introductions by both Pratchett and Simpson, a bibliography, and an index.

			When published in paperback in October 2009 the book was updated with an additional chapter after the index, “Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}”. A third edition was released in March 2014, with the extra chapter removed and the material on {{UA}}, along with new information drawing on {{ISWM}}, {{SN}} and {{RS}}, integrated into the existing ones, especially chapters 6, 11 and 14. This edition was the first to be published in the US.

	~~The book was updated in 2009 adding a chapter after~~ the ~~index: 'Notes on~~ the ~~folklore~~ of {{UA}}.~~' In 2013~~ the book ~~was updated again, up to {{RS}}, this extra chapter was integrated into the books initial chapters along with new information~~.		While the third edition is (so far) the final one, some special early editions of {{TSC}} contain bonus material by Dr. Simpson about the folklore behind that book.

	==New Discworld characters and concepts introduced==		== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==
	~~There aren't as many of those as might be expected, as~~ the discussions tend to revolve around settings, characters and concepts ~~already~~ well established in the canon~~. Here and there, however~~, brand new, or at least unfamiliar, characters and ideas~~, emerge~~ from ~~TP's~~ "stack" as illustrations for Dr. Simpson's discourses.		While the discussions tend to revolve around settings, characters and concepts well established in the canon, Pratchett does offer up some brand new (or at least unfamiliar) characters and ideas from his "stack" as illustrations for Dr. Simpson's discourses.

	*[[Miscegenation Carter]]		*[[Miscegenation Carter]]

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	== Synopsis ==		==Synopsis==

	Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly, some of these things are now beginning to be forgotten. Legends, myths, fairytales: our world is made up of the stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings that on Earth are creatures of the imagination, like [[vampires]], [[trolls]], [[witches]] and, possibly, [[gods]] are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.		Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog or a boy pulls a sword from a stone, yet sadly, some of these things are now beginning to be forgotten. Legends, myths, fairytales: our world is made up of the stories we told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings that on Earth are creatures of the imagination, like [[vampires]], [[trolls]], [[witches]] and, possibly, [[gods]] are real, alive and in some cases kicking on the Disc.

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	The book was updated in 2009 adding a chapter after the index: 'Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}.' In 2013 the book was updated again, up to {{RS}}, this extra chapter was integrated into the books initial chapters along with new information.		The book was updated in 2009 adding a chapter after the index: 'Notes on the folklore of {{UA}}.' In 2013 the book was updated again, up to {{RS}}, this extra chapter was integrated into the books initial chapters along with new information.

	== New Discworld characters and concepts introduced ==		==New Discworld characters and concepts introduced==

	There aren't as many of those as might be expected, as the discussions tend to revolve around settings, characters and concepts already well established in the canon. Here and there, however, brand new, or at least unfamiliar, characters and ideas, emerge from TP's "stack" as illustrations for Dr. Simpson's discourses.		There aren't as many of those as might be expected, as the discussions tend to revolve around settings, characters and concepts already well established in the canon. Here and there, however, brand new, or at least unfamiliar, characters and ideas, emerge from TP's "stack" as illustrations for Dr. Simpson's discourses.

	*[[Miscegenation Carter]]		*[[Miscegenation Carter]]

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Old Dickens: It would take a long time to "correct" all the uses of "Dwarves", but this one isn't the actual title.

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It would take a long time to "correct" all the uses of "Dwarves", but this one isn't the actual title.

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	# The Cosmos, Gods, Demons and Things		# The Cosmos, Gods, Demons and Things
	# ~~Dwarves~~		# Dwarfs
	# Elves		# The Elves
	# The Nac mac Feegle		# The Nac mac Feegle
	# Trolls		# Trolls

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	\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD3.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|~~Second updated cover~~]]		\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD3.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|2014 Corgi paperback]]
	\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD US.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|US Edition]]		\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD US.jpg\|thumb\|140px\|US Edition]]
	\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD Play.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Audio device by Playaway]]		\| valign="top" \| [[File:FOD Play.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Audio device by Playaway]]