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Cohen the Barbarian and his rabble hoard of ancient invaders are on their last quest. Rather than face old age, toothlessness, rickety joints, and other indelicacies of encroaching years, they've decided to go out with a bang --- and take Disc World with them.
The only people who stand in their way are Lord Vetinari and the Unseen University school of Magic; Rincewind, the improbable Wizzard; Captain Carrot of the Watch; and Leonardo of Quirm and his latest invention, a flying machine fired by swamp dragons.
This madcap tale of two great forces racing to save the world from Armageddon is this time fully and gloriously illustrated by Paul Kidby in an oversized volume worthy of any eclectic coffee table setting. The book is worth the price alone for the full-color, glossy renderings of Ankh Morpork, each and every one of the Barbarians, The Librarian, Rincewind, Lord Vetinari, and of course DEATH in a touching portrait with his kitten. And a bonus --- DEATH astride the stalwart Binky, the legendary turtle with four elephants perched on its back, who draws Disc World inexorably through space across double page layouts. They are threatened with instant conflagration, as long as Cohen and his toothless friends continue their journey to return fire to the gods (also gloriously illustrated playing chess with what passes for humankind in Pratchett's fanciful world). And then --- kablooie!
A must for each and every Pratchett fan on your Christmas list --- or for yourself if you stand alone in your circle of unenlightened friends. Collectors of one of our times' wittiest and perhaps oddest authors will cherish this volume for years to come.
--- Reviewed by Roz Shea
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