Moving Pictures is a shining example of the perfect escapism you can find when the work of a brilliant author is brought to life by a master narrator. I highly recommend any of Pratchett's audiobooks, especially those voiced by Planer. Even if you don't quite laugh out loud, you'll likely find yourself grinning at Pratchett's well crafted satire. Perhaps as a result of this, Planer also brings out the humour in the book very effectively. So much so in fact that many listeners may find themselves empathising with them like old friends before the end. Planer has a wonderfully amiable style when it comes to voicing characters each denizen of this book is amazingly well articulated.

The storyline is enthralling, greatly assisted by Nigel Planer's narration. In this book Pratchett presents an interesting take on the issues of fame, hollywood, cinema advertising, and the disconnection from reality that people can experience when watching movies. Pratchett's Discworld novels are excellently written narratives for anyone who enjoys satirical fantasy, and the stories are always blended with a fascinating commentary on a few non-fictional themes. I grew up with a copy of this audiobook on cassette and it is a story that I have returned to time and again. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. Please note: This is a vintage recording. Scream, as Gaspode the Wonder Dog nearly saves the day.Įat popcorn as you watch the filming of Blown Away, the oddest Civil War picture ever made, 'A Passionate Saga set Against the Background of a World Gone Mad! With a Thousand Elephants!' (And afterwards, why not dine at Harga's House of Ribs, for the best in international cuisine - only two minutes from this audiobook). Can handle a sword a little') and Theda Withel ('I come from a little town you've probably never even heard of') battle the forces of evil and cinema advertising. Thrill, as Victor Tugelbend ('Can't sing. But what is the dark secret of Holy Wood hill? As the alien clichés of Tinsel Town pour into the world, it's up to the Disc's first film stars to find out. Cameras roll - which means the imps inside have to paint really fast - on the fantastic Discworld when the alchemists discover the magic of the silver screen.

Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett