Pratchett and Baxter primarily write in different fields of literature. Both authors signed contracts for a total of five books in the series. The idea resurfaced in late 2010 following a dinner conversation with his assistant and American agent, and discussion with Stephen Baxter prompted the development of the first book in the series, The Long Earth, and the collaboration between the two authors. The success of The Colour of Magic prompted Pratchett to put the story aside in favour of working on The Light Fantastic. The original basis for the series was Pratchett's then-unpublished short story 'The High Meggas', which he wrote as a starting point for a potential series while his first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was undergoing publication. Īt the time of Pratchett's death (12 March 2015), three novels had been released, with a fourth published on 23 June 2015 and the fifth published on 30 June 2016.

The Long Earth is a collaborative science fiction novel series by British authors Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. Print (hardcover & paperback), eBook, and audio Book

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