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The Colour of Magic (2008) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 2008 · Directed by Vadim Jean · Starring David Jason, Sean Astin, Tim Curry
The Colour of Magic (2008) TV Special: Cast and Details
An incompetent wizard and a tourist travel through the Discworld.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe two-part television film keeps the main plot of the first Discworld book, with some shortened episodes.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for Pratchett's footnotes and humor. The film is a fun, simplified version.
What the book gives you
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
A funny start to the Discworld series. Later books are often considered stronger, so keep going if you enjoy it.
Who will like it: Readers who like comic fantasy.