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25 Feb 2015
Win an Enzoani Gown and Trip to our 2015 Fashion Event in Los Angeles, CA!
Searching for your dream dress for the big day? How about a chance to WIN both a gorgeous Enzoani gown of your choice AND a trip to sunny Los Angeles, California this June to experience our exclusive 2015 Enzoani Fashion Event! For a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a live runway show and preview our new 2016 collections, have a private meet-and-greet with our Enzoani Designer, and participate in our spectacular 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, simply share your love story with us!
Submissions will be posted daily to our Image Gallery, where you can share and encourage friends and family to VOTE for your photo and story to increase your chances of winning!
No purchase is necessary to win, and entries will be accepted until April 1st, 2015 at 11:59pm EST. Final voting will begin on April 2nd, 2015, and the winner will be announced April 10, 2015 at 2:00pm PST. All entries are subject to the #EnzoaniRealBride2015 Contest Rules, Terms and Conditions.
Pictured Above: Our #EnzoaniRealBride2014 winner, Danielle (second from right in Left picture), attending our 2014 Fashion Event in Hollywood, CA
Good luck to all contestants, and we hope to see you in LA!
10 Feb 2015
Thank you for signing up to attend our 9th Annual Enzoani Fashion Event will be hosted at the luxury boutique hotel, Luxe Sunset Boulevard, in upscale Bel Air - Los Angeles, California, from June 23rd to 26th. We value your continued loyalty and request your presence as our guest to celebrate Enzoani's 10 year anniversary and the showcase of the 2016 Enzoani and Badgley Mischka bridal collections.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 WELCOME DINNER & RUNWAY PRESENTATION
- Enzoani Marketing Lounge during Hotel Check-In
- Fashion Event Welcome Dinner
- 2016 Collection Runway Show
- Runway After Party
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 PRODUCT ORDER WRITING – DAY 1
- 2016 Enzoani products available for viewing and ordering
- Free evening for you to enjoy
Thursday, June 25, 2015 PRODUCT ORDER WRITING – DAY 2
- 2016 Enzoani products available for viewing and ordering
- Farewell Dinner Party & Raffle
Friday, June 26, 2015 DEPARTURE DAY
- Hotel Checkout
Luxe Sunset Hotel – 11461 Sunset Boulevard. – Los Angeles, CA 90049
1.310.476.6571 - www.luxehotels.com/sunset
10 Jun 2014
Shannon Davidson tells her story of starting her career as a model and becoming a top runway show specialist
Shannon Davidson Productions is a full-service event management and production firm that has been in operation since 1990. Projects include fashion shows, video & multi-media and special events that are executed both nationally and abroad.
Shannon Davidson has over 20 years experience in the fashion industry. In conjunction with a successful career as a model, Shannon attained a degree in video and film production. This led to a coupling of both industries with the formation of Shannon Davidson Productions.
Shannon Davidson Productions operates in a turn-key fashion, offering service from event conception to all aspects of production design and execution, including staging, lighting, sound, model casting, hair & make up and all show staffing. In addition, Shannon Davidson partners with charity organizations and corporate event planners to act as Director for live award, multi-media and entertainment shows.
How did you get started and why are you passionate about what you do?
It was a bit of an accident! I modelled for about 10 years in total and did so prior to and throughout college. I studied video and film production to acquire my B.A. and I also worked in theatre as an actor through school.
After graduation, I dabbled in production work while still modelling. One day the V.P. of St. John knits, who I modelled for, for many years, asked me if I knew a good show producer that could work and travel for them. I found myself saying "I can do that for you!"
I rather shocked myself as I hadn't been looking for a transition out of modelling quite yet. But it must have been meant to be as St. John gave me a large show to produce, it went really well, and they used my services as a producer for many years after that. I travelled all over the country with St. John producing large shows and events for them.
They basically gave me my start in my career. I have had my company now for over 20 years.
I love what I do. It incorporates creative production elements such as lighting, sound and scenic design. I also like working with the models as I have empathy and understanding of their part in a show.
Do you have any hobbies?
I ride horses and compete in the hunter/jumper circuit
Where do you gather your inspiration for runways?
From everything! I reference designer shows in Europe, nature inspires me, music inspires me, editorials from magazines also give me inspiration.
What is your favourite part about putting together a show?
I love coming up with the initial concept with a client (the look and feel of the show) and then seeing it come to fruition weeks later. Physical restrictions can be challenging, such as the venue and the time constraints of loading in a show. I really like working within these parameters and coming up with a solution, which works!
Why do you enjoy working on Enzoani's fashion event?
I like the people at Enzoani. It is truly a team effort and everyone works so well together. Its a huge event - lots of gowns, models and typically a large group of attendees. That creates challenges and we always seem to come up with the right answers for an exciting show!
What do you think our guests can look forward to this year?
Without being too detailed so we can still have it be a bit of a surprise!!
I think our new location will be really fun for everyone, especially the international guests! Every year we try to do something different. This year will feel very chic and glamorous! Sorry….that's all I can say right now!!!
10 Jun 2014
A look back at how the branding has developed year by year
This year's highly anticipated Fashion Event will be Enzoani's 8th Annual Fashion Event. Over the past 7 years the branding and marketing at the Fashion Event has been developing significantly year by year. Here is a look back through each year.
2008 - Silver Ticket
The invitations for the 2008 Enzoani Fashion Event were printed on 2 separate layers of metallic paper sealed together, and featured one of 2009's bestselling gowns, Demi. Guests of the Show received official Enzoani gift bags filled with miscellaneous treats and trinkets. It featured 2008 Enzoani gown Dawn with Jacket.
2009 - A Flutter of Ideas
In 2009 the event and branding developed to the next level. The theme for the event was based on the delicate lace like structure of a butterfly wing, and the sparkle of Hollywood. Several distinct butterflies were designed and displayed on the runway, in a rainbow of colours, with wingspan varying from 6 inches to 3 feet. Celebrity Bai Ling was so enamored with the oversized butterflies that Enzoani ended up giving her one to take home as a souvenir.
2010 - Follow the Rabbit down the Rabbit Hole
Following the success from 2009 this year's theme had to stand out. Enzoani took inspiration from the years most buzzed about film, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, to create Enzoani's wonderland for the 2010 Fashion Event. Several design concepts were thrown around, playing on Alice's wonderland, which included a giant mushroom silhouettes and sprouting tufts of grass. In the end, Enzoani opted for a sleek runway donned in a simple floral logo that allowed the gowns to drape the runway in elegance.
2011 – Enzoani, Enzoani, Enzoani
This was the year for big changes! Once inspired by the pop art movement, Enzoani decided to venture into new branding mediums and ideas for the 2011 Fashion Event. From ATM'S to hand sanitizers, the Enzoani marketing team took the time to make sure every guest knew exactly who was running the show. Enzoani even had its name in lights emblazoned on the front of the Marriot Hotel where guests were staying.
The California Sun played an integral part of the branding – the sun rose and set in the signage as the event progressed, eventually turning in to the moon as the after party.
2012 – Classic Hollywood
For the 2012 Fashion Event, Enzoani wanted to capture the drama and romance of classic Hollywood. The Branding for the event incorporated an art deco flair, but also portrayed the delicate details and drama of Enzoani's exquisitely layered lace designs. The deeps red carpet was a prominent design element and helped tie all of the 2012 Enzoani Fashion Event branding together.
Enzoani Juggled around with the colour scheme of the final branding design concept. It ranged from dark noir to gold, but was finally scrapped for a Black & White theme. It was a great excuse to throw a Black & White Ball.
Once retailers were confirmed as guests, they received the Enzoani Fashion event welcome box, with lots of helpful information, and their very own black Enzoani wrist bands to gain access to all the special fashion event functions. Upon arrival guests received custom Enzoani gift bags, adorned with original hand drawn sketches of gown by Enzoani's very own designer Kang Chun Lin.
2013 - Take Flight
The theme for the 2013 fashion event was 'Take Flight' incorporating aviation to integrate the Global brand, for customers from all around the world.
The location for the 2013 event was The Lyon Air Museum. The museum is an enclosed hangar, spanning over 30,000 square feet and features operational, authentic, vintage aircraft, vehicles and related memorabilia from the WWII–era. The locale served as the perfect backdrop for our "Take Flight" theme. The runway kicked off with models arriving to the hangar in a vintage DC-3 airliner, models then strutted down the runway past the massive wings of Vintage B-17 and DC-3.
Confirmed attendees received their vintage envelope confirmation pack which was in keeping with the theme of 'Take Flight'. Enclosed was a map of the Hotel and Itinerary on distressed paper, a gold take flight pin and Enzoani passports to be stamped at each event. The events included The Pilots Lounge, Breakfast with Marketing, Runway and Tradeshow. If stores had all four stamps they would receive an extra raffle ticket for the leaving party.
19 May 2014
Learn more about the luxurious venue where the 2015 collections will debut!
The 8th Annual Enzoani Fashion Event will this year take place at the Loews Hotel in amazing Hollywood! Loews Hotels is a luxury hospitality company that owns and/or operates 20 hotels in the U.S. and Canada. The location in Hollywood is one of the newest hotels.
The Hollywood sign, The Hills, The Academy Awards, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, The city's major movie studios. This is the stuff a classic visit to Hollywood is made of—and a stay at Loews Hollywood Hotel puts you right in the middle of all the action.
Hollywood is primarily known as a film city and historic center of the American film industry by the presence of all his studios, movie stars and related businesses. The first studio was founded in 1911 by David Horsley of the Nestor Company.In the same year 15 other independent studios settled there.
Film production companies went to Hollywood, because the weather there was a lot better and there were longer days. In the first years of the film strong artificial lighting was not possible, the only source of light that provided a sufficient exposure on the canvas was sunlight. Hollywood films were distributed throughout the world and in many countries the market became dominated by the American film.
The Loews hotel is located on Highland Ave, just 5 minutes walking from the Walk of Fame! The stars on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame are located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With about 24 induction ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Walk of Fame was created in 1958. During the initial phase, many of honorees received multiple stars for contributions in the five separate categories which are honored: Motion picture camera, Television set, Phonograph record, Radio microphone and Twin comedy/tragedy masks.
The Dolby Theatre, which opened in 2001 on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue (as the Kodak Theatre), where the historic Hollywood Hotel once stood, is the home of the Oscars.Having hosted the awards annually since 2002, the theater is best known for this capacity. During the rest of the year, it hosts numerous live concerts, awards shows, symphony performances, and other events.The theatre has also hosted the Miss USA pageant twice, in 2004 and 2007.While the Dolby Theatre has most often hosted public cultural events, such as concerts and other performances, it has also occasionally served private purposes, such as weddings. For more information, please visit their page: http://www.loewshotels.com/Hollywood-Hotel
With an enviable address, a modern look and decades' worth of history, Loews Hollywood Hotel is the perfect place for enjoying all L.A. has to offer!
18 May 2014
Stores that previously attended the fashion event share their stories and what they're looking forward to most for 2014
The 2013 Enzoani Fashion event took place between June 2nd-5th. We knew that to follow the St Regis event in 2012 we required a truly unique location. After a long search we found a location to wow our guests. The Lyon Air Museum in Orange County CA would be the host of our 7th Fashion Event. This then gave us the inspiration for our theme 'Take Flight'. With our guests only knowing the theme, they were unaware of the location of the event, which had them guessing until they arrived at the location.
The Runway show started with a Dramatic entrance from a classic D-C4 plane taxiing up to the hanger doors from where models dresses in Love by Enzoani gowns disembarked.
We recently asked our guests from previous years what they think of the Enzoani fashion event.
What was your most memorable part of last year's fashion event?
The runway show was amazing, the theme, the venue, the music, but most of all the gowns. Seeing them move on the girls is very important. It also means we have so much more to sell to our brides, being able to show our bride, her gown on the runway, her seeing Opus at the runway show, now on screen in our salon in Scotland, hearing us interviewed being a respected part of the event. All of these things are our tools to sell an inspirational brand of beautiful designs and the whole recorded event authenticates both Enzoani and Opus. We have at least twelve months with these gowns, working with them every day, our staff need this kind of support to be committed to a designer / brand. Time with KC was amazing. Having him there is very important. For us to be able to tell our bride yes the designer of your gown said this or told me this about the lace/fabric/beading, or was inspired by this when designing the collection. The customer suddenly has a link to its origin, for some people this is the icing on the cake.
Sharon McPherson (Opus Couture - UK)
Most memorable part was meeting KC in the presidential suite and being able to have someone to one time with him discussing the collections - actually there were two moments, as when the 'plane arrived outside the hanger and the girls dressed in those love dresses disembarked and arrived to open the show - I have to admit to crying - it was a once in a lifetime moment.
Laura Daly (Bellissima Weddings - UK)
Walking into the 2013 Fashion Event was like taking a fabulous step back into time in the most memorable manner. We don't know if it was the melodious beats of the big band, the flowing champagne, or the juxtapose of the industry-leading 2014 Enzoani gown styles against the vintage setting of the historical airplanes within the museum, but we lost ourselves in the moment of the memorable evening!
Tonia & Nicole (Uptown Bridal - USA)
Last year's fashion event had many memorable aspects but I must say the venue for the fashion show was AMAZING! The fashion show itself along with the venue was completely unforgettable. The theme as a whole was so well executed. We loved it!
Amy Kretschmer (Blush Bridal Couture - USA)
I am not sure that I can pinpoint one thing from the fashion event… We loved mingling with the other Bridal retailers and the fashion event itself was a real treat for us, it was very well organised.
Jennifer Jordaan (Dresses Divine - SA)
What did you think of lasts years' venue?
This was the second Enzoani event I have attended, and both venues where amazing, but the Take Flight venue was outstanding. The vintage theme was exactly right for the current market and has been much admired on line and in the salon.
Sharon McPherson (Opus Couture - UK)
Last year's venue was for us Brits an awe inspiring moment - to see those planes up close and listen to proper American swing played by a proper American band would have been enough for me - let alone seeing the dresses there and being made to feel part of something very special. The down side were the lack of toilet facilities and the long queues for things, we never managed to get into the photo booth or have an in & out burger!
Laura Daly (Bellissima Weddings - UK)
After the luxurious and Gatsby-like affair at the St. Regis in 2012, Enzoani shocked guests by hosting the 2013 event within the walls of a vintage airplane museum filled with enormous and equally gorgeous aircrafts from America's wartime era. Every detail was simply perfect... It's what Enzoani does best!
Tonia & Nicole (Uptown Bridal - USA)
Well obviously the venue was, like I said, the most memorable part of the entire event. It was such a breath of fresh air and so unique and creative. They definitely took it up a notch!
Amy Kretschmer (Blush Bridal Couture - USA)
What are you most looking forward to this year?
Being there........... & not knowing exactly what to expect. For us to be in such an iconic venue for a purpose that is not just "sightseeing" is great fun, exciting, something different, new and memorable. Having been in and around the fashion industry for 30yrs, this keeps me and our staff, fresh and enthusiastic.
Sharon McPherson (Opus Couture - UK)
I am looking forward to seeing another strong collection and seeing KC's vision for the next year.
Laura Daly (Bellissima Weddings - UK)
We are anxiously awaiting THE wedding industry shopping event unparalleled by any other. Exceptional events, first-rate service, and an element of the unexpected that we've come to expect from the Enzoani team!
Tonia & Nicole (Uptown Bridal - USA)
We love that every year there always seems to be some element of surprise. Something different to look forward to. We're also very excited to see what's in store for next year's collection. LOVE seeing what new trends will emerge! We're already packing our bags! See you in Hollywood!!
Amy Kretschner (Blush Bridal Couture - USA)
Here are some images that were taken by Roma Herbin from Ever After Photgraphy and Opus Couture over the 4 days.
23 Apr 2014
Danielle + Stuart get to go on a trip to Hollywood!
We are excited to announce that Danielle + Stuart won the #EnzoaniRealBride2014 contest, and they get the chance to go to Hollywood, CA to our 2014 Enzoani Fashion Event. Even more, Danielle gets to choose between a dream Enzoani wedding gown or three bridesmaids dresses.
Review her story here or on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1msLqM9
I wish I could say it was love at first sight. It wasn't. A group of us had gone out for drinks and he was with a friend of mine. He actually spilled his drink in my shoe that night!! I went home furious! A few weeks later he was at a BBQ. Him and his girlfriend had broken up. We started talking and I realised, he wasn't so bad. From that night we started talking more and more. He was in the army and what can I say? I LOVE a man in uniform! We had a few dates and made it official, we became a couple. One year later we got our own place, it was hard, him going to Afganistan terrified me. Not long after I fell pregnant and that was it. He decided it was time to leave the army. He couldn't bare to be away from me and the little girl we had. We named her Grace. She was the best thing in our lives! 9 months later, I fell pregnant again. It was a boy! We were going to have the perfect little family!! Unfortunately, our little boy died when I was 33+3 weeks pregnant. It was a very hard time, I wasn't sure if we could make it through. I put all my energy into starting a charity named 'Sweet Dreams Our Angels' and helped to support people going through the same loss as myself. I started training to be a counsellor to help people even further. It was then that I realised, I had been pushing my partner away. I decided to change this and focused on my family for a long time. Then my Dad died, arranging his funeral with my sister I realised, I couldn't be scared and keep my daughter as an only child. I couldn't have her arranging funerals alone! So 2 and a half years after my little boy died, I was pregnant again. I had a 'rainbow baby' named Alivia. Another little girl. We have a beautiful family together as you can see by our photo but every family photo is tinged with sadness that our little boy isn't with us. We make the most of the time we have together, we love our children and each other more then anything in the world. This is why we want to get married. There was no amazing proposal, just pure love and a decision that we couldn't live without each other. So now we want to make it official because our forever, really is forever. What better way to get married then in the dress of my dreams??
15 Apr 2014
View all the stories and the lucky bride who's won their dream gown
Entry into our 2014 Enzoani Real Bride contest is now closed!
Soon-to-be brides from across the globe have been submitting their most romantic stories to us over the last month and all of these submissions have now been posted onto our contest Facebook page. The lucky bride has won their dream gown and a trip to Hollywood, CA where she will experience a live runway featuring our 2015 collection!
To read all the romantic stories and like your favourite click here.
All entries are subject to the following Terms & Conditions
10 Mar 2014
From humble beginning , to grand Galas, the Enzoani Fashion Event has come a very long way since its inception in 2007.
The Enzoani Fashion Event is a yearly event showcasing the new collections for Enzoani, Blue by Enzoani, Beautiful and Love by Enzoani. This year's highly anticipated 8th Annual Fashion Event will be hosted at both the home of the Oscars and the Loews Hollywood Hotel, in iconic Hollywood, California. This year's event is going to be spectacular!
Here's a look back at past events to tantalise you for the #2014EnzoaniFE…
2007 - Newport Beach, CA
Initially called the 2008 Spring Preview Event, about 20 retailers were in attendance at Enzoani's first Fashion Event which was held at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA. The floorplan for the first Enzoani Runway show, was a basic T-shaped design, with seating for up to 240 guests. Guests were then whisked away on a dinner cruise around the quaint Balboa Harbor.
2008 – Long Beach, CA
By 2008 the Enzoani buzz had hit the bridal industry and attendance doubled at the Fashion Event. Guests of the 2008 Enzoani Fashion Event stayed in the newly- renovated Renaissance Hotel in the heart of downtown Long Beach. The second annual Fashion Event marked the debut of the Love by Enzoani collection.
The runway show was held inside the Grand Ballroom of the immense Long Beach Convention Center. Original cast member from Dancing with the Stars, Edyta Sliwinska, was in attendance, along with actress Tischina Arnold from Martin, and more recently Chris Rock's television series Everybody Hates Chris.
2009 – Los Angeles, CA
For 2009's Fashion Event, Enzoani set its sights on Hollywood! With steady growth and industry appeal, attendance at the event quadrupled from Enzoani's first show in 2007! We had several celebrities in the audience ready to view the new line: Stacie Keibler (WWE, Dancing with the Stars), Sofia Milos (C.S.I. Miami), Bai Ling (The Crow, Lost televisionseries), and Isabella Miko (Coyote Ugly, Clash of the Titans).
2010 - Los Angeles, CA
By 2010 we had once again doubled our attendance and brought our retailer tally to over 160 stores! With Hollywood still in sight, Enzoani took inspiration from the year's most buzzed about film, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, and created Enzoani's own wonderland for the 2010 Fashion Event.
The runway show was held at the brand new JW Marriott in the heart of LA Live. Celebrities in attendance wore Love by Enzoani gowns, as the throngs of press, editors and retailers entered the runway area to find their seats. Ming-Na (from The Joy Luck Club, ER, and the voice of Disney's Mulan) graced the event in A14, while Charlotte Ross (NYPD Blue, Drive Angry, and Quinn's Mom on Glee) donned an elegant A33 and Ashley Jones (Old School, True Blood, Bones) shone in A2.
2011 – Newport Beach, CA
The California sun played a large role in this year's event and played an even larger role on the runway. Held at the Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa during a beautiful sunset of the California sun, the runway was transformed into a majestic sight.
In 2011, the Enzoani Marketing Team created the One Lucky Bride Sweepstakes. One winner was flown out with a guest to attend the 2011 Enzoani Fashion Event, meet the designer and even receive a free bridal gown! For info on this year's #EnzoaniRealBride2014 contest click here
2012 – Newport Beach, CA
For the 2012 Enzoani Fashion Event, Enzoani wanted to capture the drama and romance of classic Hollywood. The branding for the event incorporated an art deco flair, but also portrayed the delicate details and drama of Enzoani's exquisitely layered lace designs. The deep red of the red carpet was a prominent design element and helped tie all of the 2012 Enzoani Fashion Event branding together. .
To ensure that every seat gave our guests a front row view, creating a seating plan for 550 people was a real challenge considering the irregular nature of the runway set on the Grand Lawn of the St. Regis Hotel in beautiful Dana Point, California. The setting couldn't have been more beautiful as the models sauntered down the runway, bathed in the warm glow of the setting California sun.
2013 – Newport Beach, CA
For the 2013 Enzoani Fashion Event, we knew we had a big challenge to follow the St. Regis event, but after a long search we found a unique venue that was going to wow our guests. The Lyon Air museum in Orange County, CA would be the host of our 7th Fashion Event. The unique venue complimented the fact that this year the event was going global and provided us with the inspiration of our Take Flight theme. The runway show started with a dramatic entrance from a classic D-C3 plane taxiing up to the hanger doors from where models dressed in Love by Enzoani gowns disembarked. The scene was breath taking only to be over-shadowed by the gowns which followed.


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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Luggage Is Back! and it's brought some friends along...
Although a direct sequel to The Colour Of Magic, The Light Fantastic can stand on it's own-and it certainly does.
I read this book with no previous knowledge of the discworld series, and I loved it to bits.
What makes this story so incredibly funny is the motley crew of characters; Rincewind the wizard-a self proclaimed coward with a deadpan sense of humour...
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3.0 out of 5 stars A fun continuation but still lacks the depth of the later books.
At the Unseen University, the wizards are disturbed by the sudden appearance of a blood-red star in the sky, which is getting slowly bigger. With the people 'concerned', the wizards mount an investigation and learn that all eight of the Great Spells must be united to save the Disc from a flaming death. Unfortunately, one of the spells is lodged in the head of the...
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Luggage Is Back! and it's brought some friends along...,
TogekissWings "scribbler magnifique" (UK) - See all my reviews
Although a direct sequel to The Colour Of Magic, The Light Fantastic can stand on it's own-and it certainly does.
I read this book with no previous knowledge of the discworld series, and I loved it to bits.
What makes this story so incredibly funny is the motley crew of characters; Rincewind the wizard-a self proclaimed coward with a deadpan sense of humour who'd rather sit down and have a beer than save the world; Twoflower-the endearlingly stereotypical tourist who unintentionally annoys the living hell out of every person he meets; and finally the infamous Luggage; an adorable little carry case with legs (and a mind) of it's own.
These three may cause more trouble than they prevent, but now it's up to them to save the Discworld from collison with a Red Star.
Don't you just know it's all going to go horribly wrong?
This was a truly fun read, and I can't wait to buy more in the discworld series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Discworld Decoded,
Stephen A. Haines (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
Having introduced the Discworld to Roundworld readers with "The Colour of Magic", Terry Pratchett enhances our knowledge of it through this volume. New characters, previously unexplored regions of the Disc and deep questions about The Great A'Tuin almost garner answers. Rincewind, the failed wizard, is still acting as a guide to Discworld's first tourist, Twoflower. It's not always clear however, who's doing the leading and who the following. Twoflower, who is thrilled by everything and refuses to feel threatened by anything, absorbs all the novelty introduced to the reader. Through it all, Pratchett's delightful wit and innovative abilities keeps the reader's full attention. Only your laughter will interrupt the flow of narrative.
There's magic to this book, and no little magic in the story. Rincewind, having been catapulted over the Rim marking the edge of the Disc, inexplicably finds himself lodged in a pine tree. The entire universe has been rearranged to let him survive. Why should one timid outcast be so favoured? Twoflower, in a side gesture of cosmological justice, isn't far off. Rejoined, the pair struggle to find a way home to Ankh-Morpork. A sense of urgency over that return has appeared in the sky - and the Disc is likely to be destroyed soon.
Rincewind's role in changing the universe and coping with a "new star" that's appeared soon become apparent. As a student wizard, one of The Eight Great Spells entered his mind. Those spells are the glue holding the cosmos together. To survive, the Spell must keep Rincewind alive - not out of danger, but a survivor of many dire threats. Even Twoflower has noticed Rincewind's special role in life. The tourist has actually counted the number of Rincewind's near-death experiences. Those threats keep the wizard in a state of tense expectation. Rightly so, since there are yet more to come. Including the end of the world.
In their attempt to return, Rincewind and Twoflower encounter some fascinating characters. Perhaps the most engaging is the aging hero, Cohen the Barbarian, the Disc's Greatest Warrior. He, too, is a survivor, having long ago shed the notion of a "fair" fight. Fast with sword and knife, he knows the value of treasure, the delight in rescuing virgins, and the comforts of "soft lavatory paper". Trolls are encountered - those night creatures who live backward in time and who "suffer from philosophy". Yet, the Discworld isn't lodged in some parallel of the Roundworld's Middle Ages. There are computers and hardware consultants serving them. The Ring of Stones on the Vortex Plains "has gone down again" - a phrase every computer user will recognise. Who but Terry Pratchett could so successfully broker a liaison between such disparate concepts? And adapt from a hotly contested work about the meaning of the Stonehenge monoliths? **
There are other elements Pratchett considers in this tale. Death, who can be seen by wizards, joins the party to observe people's reaction to the new star. Death's perplexity is manifest at encountering humans who fear him, yet will subject themselves to a "death of the mind" almost without hesitation or reflection. Pratchett will keep you pondering many paths as you wend your way through this book. It's a delight to read Pratchett at any time, but taking up this book again after a long hiatus proved even more enlightening. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]
** Note: for young folks who find this meaningless today, Gerald Hawkins published "Stonehenge Decoded" in 1965, explaining that chalk- and charcoal-filled pits at Stonehenge provided a "computer" to forecast eclipses.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Red Star at Night....,
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"The Light Fantastic" is the second book in Terry Pratchett's hugely popular Discworld Series. He has gone on to win the Carnegie Medal for "The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents" and was awarded the OBE in 1998.
"The Light Fantastic" follows on directly from "The Color of Magic", and focuses on the same two characters : Rincewind and Twoflower. Twoflower, from the Counterweight Continent, is the Discworld's first tourist and had employed Rincewind (a single-spell wizard, a native of Ankh-Morpork and a coward of some renown) as his guide. As "The Color of Magic" closed, both characters were close to Krull - Twoflower was boldly going where no tourist had gone before, while Rincewind was in a rather precarious position. (You could say "The Color of Magic" finished with a cliff-hanger). A standard wizard may have been able to save himself, but the only spell Rincewind knows came from the Octavo - the Creator's spell book, which had been carelessly left behind after the universe's completion. He doesn't know what it does, but it's so powerful that no other spell is brave enough to stay in his head. Fortunately, as the book begins, the spell realises that any harm to Rincewind may be fatal to itself - so, it contributes to Rincewind and Twoflower finding a way out of their current situations.
While "The Color of Magic" saw the two characters generally running away in random directions, there seems to be more of a point to their actions in this book. Rincewind has started suffering from homesickness and wants to return to Ankh-Morpork. His spell is also rather keen on this idea. This, Rincewind suspects, is connected to the strange new red star that has appeared in the sky - he fears it may also involve saving the world. The pair's journey back to Ankh-Morpork involves sacrificial virgins gingerbread cottages, trolls, druids and the Discworld's greatest hero - Cohen the Barbarian.
While I enjoyed this instalment more than the previous one, I'd still recommend reading "The Color of Magic" before "The Light Fantastic". This book continues the story began there, while the pair form a prelude to the seventeenth Discworld book, "Interesting Times". Pratchett's books are always very funny, while Rincewind and the Luggage are strong selling points. Definitely recommended !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Come for a spin, it is a fun ride,
Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
For those of you that are not familiar with Discworld, let me give you a very brief introduction to this magnificent world, which has the shape of a disc, and stands on top of four elephants, which in turn are supported by a giant turtle named A'Thuin. Philosophers have asked themselves two questions throughout history: a) what is the turtle's sex? b) where is the turtle going? Pratchett assures us that we are very close to finding the answer to the second question.
Now, I have to tell you, if you have not read "The Color of Magic", you should get it and start your journey there. This second book stands on its own, but it is considerably more enjoyable if you have the prior book as background. Besides, "The Light Fantastic" picks up the action exactly where "The Color of Magic" ended. Rincewind, the most inept magician in Discworld, and Twoflower, the extravagant tourist, are in a spaceship in the space surrounding the Disc. But soon enough Rincewind is expelled from the ship and starts to roam through the cosmos.
Meanwhile, in the cellars of the Unseen University, the Octavo, a book left behind by the Creator of the Universe, is showing a disturbing behavior. The Octavo contained the eight most important spells (eight is a crucial number in Discworld) in the world until Rincewind had one of them accidentally transferred to into his head. Now, the eight spells are needed by Hogswatch night or Discworld will be destroyed. This places Rincewind in a very important role, but one that may be extremely dangerous too.
Pratchett's humor is sublime; the author presents cleverly crafted situations that show dazzling parallelisms with our world. One of the funniest comments I found in this book has to do with Christopher Columbus and the reason why ships look as if they are disappearing over the edge of the world. Another tool used by the author is choosing a known character and create a satire around it. In this case, we meet Cohen the Barbarian, who as you can imagine reminds us of Conan. Cohen is / was the greatest hero in Discworld, but now he is old and not even close to the prime of his life. You can certainly imagine how much fun Pratchett makes of this poor character. In some cases though, the satire is so complex that it is hard to notice all of the witty remarks.
Another big plus for this series are the characters. Besides Cohen the Barbarian and Rincewind, we are delighted with the presence of Death. This character shows up mostly unannounced of course, loves to party and tries to remain stress free. On the other hand, we have Twoflower, who clashes constantly with every other inhabitant of Discworld, is really weird, and shows striking similarities to the people in our own world! My recommendation for those of you that like unscripted spontaneous fun is that you should seriously consider picking up this series. On the other hand, those that like linear narrations and tidily created worlds, may want to pass this one up, since as Pratchett himself says "you can't map a sense of humor".
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Discworld is approaching catastrophe,
Sally-Anne "mynameissally" (Leicestershire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Light Fantastic (Discworld) (Audio CD)
One minute Rincewind and Twoflower were dangling off the edge of the world and then, without warning and for no obvious reason, they found themselves somewhere else - somewhere safer. The luggage is also confused. The wizards of the Unseen University are having trouble with a restless book of spells. The Discworld's greatest hero is suffering something wicked with his piles and lumbago. And if all this were not challenge enough, the world seems to be hurtling inexorably towards a red star - or perhaps it's the star that's doing the hurtling. Whichever massive body is doing the actual hurtling, it looks the same viewed from the surface of the Disc. Either way, a collision looks inevitable. Or, then again, perhaps something magical is about to happen. It could go either way. Great A'Tuin is, in any case, determinedly carrying the Discworld towards some momentous event and it's all a bit worrying. There's a prophesy. The believers have expectations. A sharp wizard could turn a profit if he incants the eight spells at the right time, according the ancient prophesy. A bunch of end of the world fundamentalists are roaming the streets hunting down those who dabble or deal in magic. Wouldn't you just know that the outcome of all this apocalyptic potentiality hangs on the good sense of a failed wizard?
I'm just listening to it all again. Brilliant. Even though it's abridged. There are bound to be several absolute gems criminally omitted, in any *abridgement* of a Terry Pratchett book. There are 3 discs in the box and the running time is about 3 hours. Far too short. I have to give the reader, Tony Robinson, credit though. He reads it, complete with what seem to be just the right voices for all the characters, to perfection, or near enough.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Colour of Magic II,
Dan Dean (Myrtle Beach, SC USA) - See all my reviews
If you were smart enough to read Colour of Magic (A riot) then you will be looking for more Rincewind, Luggage, and laughs. Light Fantastic is here to the Rescue answering all questions and concluding the story that started it all.
Once again Terry has collected an off-the-wall collection of humorous encounters for our heroes. Rincewind and friends must once again save the world. One of the world's eight most powerful spells is hiding in his head, and the wrong people want it. So he must call upon all his finely tuned abilities... of running away! Twoflower and the Luggage are there to help along with Diskworld's greatest warrior... who is now a ridiculously old man.
-Many people consider this one to be better than CoM... They are both awesome. End of story. However, they are both too short and should have come in one normal sized book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brings the Discworld into sharp focus,
Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
The Light Fantastic is the second book in Terry Pratchett's brilliantly funny Discworld series, continuing the tale related in the first book The Colour of Magic. The last we knew, Rincewind and Discworld's first tourist Twoflower had fallen off the rim of the world, which is an especially dangerous happenstance on a world that is totally flat and carried on the backs of four elephants who in turn stand atop the great cosmic turtle Great A'Tuin. While Rincewind is Discworld's most incompetent wizard and all-around unlucky fellow, he manages to evade the clutches of Death (although he does bump into him fairly often) time and again (27 times by Twoflower's count at the midpoint of this novel). Why this is so is, we discover, is because Rincewind carries one of the eight most powerful spells from the magical Octavo. Reality keeps having to reshape itself in order to keep rescuing the wizard. Although Rincewind, the eternally optimistic Twoflower, and the magical Luggage of sapient pearwood are once again on the disc, they face a number of obstacles in getting home to Ankh-Morpork. They are fortunate enough to join forces with Disworld's greatest hero Cohen the Barbarian; Cohen is an old man now, but he doesn't let that stop him from rescuing maidens, stealing treasures, and doing other heroic things. At this particular time, the Discworld itself is in danger, threatened with an imminent collision with a giant red star heading its way. The wizards of Unseen University believe that all eight powerful spells from the Octavo must be read in order to save the Discworld, so the missing Rincewind must be found in order to release the necessary eighth spell locked inside his brain. A series of adventures and misadventures ensue for our motley crew of characters, including a stopover at a vacated witch's house made of candy, a wild ride on a broomstick, a collision with a druid-steered cloud, and a trip to the home of Death himself before Rincewind manages to return home. Whether he can actually make use of the eighth spell and somehow manage to avert the Discworld's total destruction by the onrushing red star is, as is typical for this inept failed wizard, questionable at best.
The Light Fantastic builds upon the story of The Colour of Magic and breathes more life into the unique Discworld of Terry Pratchett's imaginative construction. More areas of the world are revealed to the reader, and we for the first time get a decent look at what goes on in the school of wizardry. Not only do we meet Cohen the Barbarian, we are also introduced to the ape librarian of Unseen University, who will become a significant character in later novels. You should certainly read the previous novel before this one because the two are closely connected in terms of plot, characterization, etc. It will also help you to recognize just how much more vibrant and real Pratchett's Discworld seems by the end of The Light Fantastic. The comedy quotient of both novels is about equal, but the storyline seems much stronger and flows much more naturally in this one. Pratchett was honing his already sharp scythe of quick wit and nascent satire in these first two Discworld novels, building a compellingly unique little world and populating it with unforgettable characters. This is high-brow comedy of the highest order, and we readers are privileged to be able to say we were there from the start with Rincewind, Twoflower, and the Luggage.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great,
Thankfully for him I love it! (Not all of it!) Rincewind the unsuccessful wizard, is one of the most powerful chararters you would come across in your adventures in the DiscWorld. Sadly I don't like other charators, but the sarcastic impression in which Rincewind is, it comes across very well in the atmosphere. Espeically when the whole of the Disc (or pizza many people are saying!) is riding on the back of a turtle, in which four elephants are carrying the world is heading for a big, red star in which would bring to an end of the whole of the Disc. Don't get upst about the way in which the few pages are written. If you carry on, and head towards the further pages, you'll get into it. Note of Warning: There aren't any chapters. Enjoy the book I did! So have many others! and if you missed Tino Georgiou's--The Fates--I strongly recommend reading it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming,
Kitty (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Light Fantastic (Paperback)
I think that this story gets better and better. This is book 2 in the series and once again follows Rincewind and Twoflower who are both wacky and amusing characters. This book continues where The Colour of Magic leaves off (a cliffhanger) and is highly entertaining from the outset.
The world is a wild one with all manner of creatures, craziness and romping storyline which takes us throughout a large amount of the Disc. This story certainly improves upon book 1 and I am very much looking forward to continuing on with this series asap.
I love Rincewind's cynical and pessimistic view of the world which is offset by Twoflower's optimism. It's as if the two of them were made to contradict one another and yet they work so well as a duo that you can't forget them and you follow their mis-adventures with glee. They get into all sorts of scrapes and they find themselves in a variety of highly amusing situations.
They also meet some new characters in this story, Cohen and Bethan are two quirky characters, Cohen is a grandfatherly figure who was actually a barbarian (very highly regarded) in his prime and still practices to this day. He's bitter and grumps a lot but he's also strong of heart and has great morals making him very endearing.
Bethan is a little less approachable at first but she warms up as a character when it progresses. We first meet her in a rather unusual fashion which I found very entertaining and from then on things speed along with her situation making her a very odd but equally intriguing character.
The world is just as vibrant and phenomenally imagined as ever with even more madness being introduced throughout and lots of puns and laughs along the way too. It's a fabulous place to reside and a brilliant world to fall into or onto.
I would say that the writing and plot of this story is a LOT better than book one and I would certainly recommend this. If you like magic then this story is a brilliant one although you need to read The Colour Of Magic first to understand it. A very fun read all round, 4*s!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got to Be the best Fantasy Series Ever,
J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Light Fantastic (Discworld) (Audio CD)
Terry Pratchett has become one of the most popular authors alive today and his popularity is richly deserved. But not even with his fertile mind could ever have envisaged the heights to which his Discworld series would rise. This story was first published in 1986 is the second of the Discworld novels and to a degree it is amazing that these books have achieved such popularity. On this the audio version of the story, it was a stroke of genius to cast Tony Robinson as the narrator of the story. What a pity, that as with most audio books it has had to be abridged.
First published twenty one years ago The Light Fantastic is the second book in Terry Pratchett's wonderful Discworld series and once again features the incorrigible and cowardly wizard Rincewind a graduate of the Unseen University of wizards in Ankh-Morpork. Rincewind has the unfortunate knack of getting most of his spells wrong and this tends to put him in ever deeper trouble than he was to start with.
Twoflower is the Discworld's `first tourist' along with his remarkable luggage, oh for such a piece of luggage in today's modern airports. A piece of luggage that can never get lost. Equipped with a number of legs and the homing instinct of a carrier pigeon, it will always find its owner, even when he owner doesn't want to be found.
In this sequel, the Discworld is rapidly moving towards what seems an inevitable collision with a strange red star, and there is only one person who can avert a major disaster. Unfortunately that person happens to be our ham-fisted university graduate, Rincewind the wizard
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Location: Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey. Leeds, West Yorkshire LS28 5TA
Street: Dawson's Corner
City/Town: Pudsey, Leeds
Website or Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps…
Event Type: family history fair, lectures, genealogy, family tree, yorkshire, leeds, pudsey
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Bradford Family History Society
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Doncaster & District Family History Society
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society
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Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society
Leeds Central Library - Local Studies Department
Leeds Museums and Galleries : WWI Project
My History (Genealogy Supplies)
Pollie Scott - Handpainted Trees
Pudsey & District Civic Society
Scrapbooking with Mandy Williams
The City of York & District Family History Society
The Family History Partnership
The Second World War Experience Centre
Wakefield District Family History Society
Wharfedale Family History Group
Wyvern Railway Ancestry Research Advice
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Causes of Death explained (pre-1950) - individual timed appointments
Military Photo Dating Advice - Limited appointments
Help Desk - timed appointments - Professional Researchers
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