Media and Communication in Discworld Books
Explorations of mass media, information dissemination, and their impact on society.
Featured in 3 books
Best Discworld Books About Media and Communication
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Moving Pictures
When cinema (or "moving pictures") arrives in Ankh-Morpork, it awakens mysterious forces from ancient times. Victor Tugelbend and aspiring star Ginger must confront the power behind their newfound fame.
Critiques mass media, celebrity culture, and the influence of entertainment on society.
Main characters: victor tugelbend, theda ginger witt, gaspode, cmot dibbler, detritus and archchancellor ridcully
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The Truth
Discworld gets its first newspaper, The Ankh-Morpork Times, founded by William de Worde. Journalism clashes humorously and seriously with politics, murder, and conspiracy.
Explores journalism, truth, propaganda, and the social responsibility of the media in shaping public opinion.
Main characters: william de worde, sacharissa cripslock, otto chriek, mr pin, mr tulip and lord vetinari
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Going Postal
Con-man Moist von Lipwig must revive Ankh-Morpork's defunct post office, becoming an unlikely hero in a battle against corporate greed and corruption.
Examines redemption, the ethics of business practices, and the impact of technological progress versus tradition.
Main characters: moist von lipwig, adora belle dearheart, lord vetinari, stanley howler, tolliver groat, mr pump and reacher gilt