“IT'S THE EXPRESSION ON THEIR LITTLE FACES I LIKE, said the Hogfather. "You mean sort of fear and awe and not knowing whether to laugh or cry or wet their pants?" YES. NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL BELIEF.”

British fantasy writer (1948–2015) whose Discworld series redefined speculative fiction with satirical wit and intricate world-building. He blended humor, philosophy, and social commentary into stories that explored human nature and the absurdities of existence.