The End Of Discworld?

[Marshwarble]

Should this be the end of the Discworld with the death of Sir Terry?

[Marshwarble]

Note this isn't a RIP Pratchett thread.

[Zacs-Master]

As he wrote them it most certainly will be the end of any new ones. Strange question.

[mccfluff]

the discworld will live on the the imaginations of those who love the books. but as the author of the books is dead yes its the end of any new books from him

not sure what your question is meant to get at?

[Marshwarble]

You might care to do research then? http://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2012/11/terry-pratchett-my-daughter-rhianna-will-take-over-discworld-when-im-gone

[sandyRoe]

Ian Fleming is long gone but you still see new James Bond books. If there's an appetite for new Discworld books the publishers might try to satisfy it.

[jackthehat]

That article is 2 years old.
I can think of no-one better placed to carry on with chronicling the events in Discworld than someone who has grown up there...

[Mamyalynne]

So what you are asking is , should an author have the right to allow their work to be continued following their demise? - Yes of course, their choice.

[woofgang]

Rhianna has stated since that article, that she would be the CUSTODIAN of her father's books and would not write them. I am not sure whether she will allow anyone else to complete any part written material assuming there is any. Personally I hope that she doesn't.

[mccfluff]

maybe instead of myself or others doing better research, you could word your questions better and include the relevant references

just a thought

[Marshwarble]

"This article is two years old."

So, what did you want? A sound bite from him today? Sort of ruins the point...

[jackthehat]

It seems the point is moot....

[Zacs-Master]

You might have posted the link in your original question which would have made more sense.

[Marshwarble]

If you didn't think something like this was coming, you obviously don't understand economics, Zacs-Master.

[Zacs-Master]

erm....ok. Keep taking the tablets.

[Old_Geezer]

All may not be lost. Did you see they are petitioning DEATH to bring him back ?

[Marshwarble]

I won't hold my breath.

[AlwaysConfused]

saw that, OG. Made me chuckle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/31867210?ocid=socialflow_facebook

[jourdain2]

He had 2 co-writers to help with the science, but without his spark of genius I doubt if they could produce anything worthwhile.

[Khandro]

For any writer or artist, falling off the perch is always a good career move.

[Marshwarble]

Especially if you're a ghostwriter, like me.