The Discworld series consists of 41 novels and a variety of supporting material. Pratchett began writing the Discworld series in order to "have fun with some of the cliches". The Discworld is a large disc resting on the backs of four giant elephants, all supported by the giant turtle Great A'Tuin as it swims its way through space. The books were published essentially in chronological order, and advancements can be seen in the development of the Discworld civilisations, such as the creation of paper money in Ankh-Morpork.
The Discworld series consists of 41 novels and a variety of supporting material. Pratchett began writing the Discworld series in order to "have fun with some of the cliches". The Discworld is a large disc resting on the backs of four giant elephants all supported by the giant turtle Great A'Tuin as it swims its way through space The books were published essentially in chronological order, and advancements can be seen in the development of the Discworld civilisations such as the creation of paper money in Ankh-Morpork.