The Science of Discworld
The Science of Discworld is a 1999 alternate history and historical fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. Readers will find themes of Cosmology, scientists, wizards and elves.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 36 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 25 editions across 4 languages.
At about 400 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About The Science of Discworld
Contains a story by Terry Pratchett, around which Stewart and Cohen write about the Discworld.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 2000 — Best Related Work (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Science of Discworld?
The Science of Discworld was written by Terry Pratchett, Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen and first published in 1999.
What genre is The Science of Discworld?
It is usually shelved as Alternate History, Historical Fantasy, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Adventure.
How long is The Science of Discworld?
The median edition has 400 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Science of Discworld?
Readers who like it often enjoy League of Dragons, The Fellowship of the Ring and The Silmarillion.
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