Far away and long ago; when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white; a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil; ancient; foggy city of Morpork... A truly unmissable; beautifully illustrated collection of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author; and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series. Twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors; each accompanied by exquisite original woodcut illustrations. These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst none are set in the Discworld; they hint towards the world he would go on to create; containing all of his trademark wit; satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. Meet Og the inventor; the first caveman to cultivate fire; as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury; a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron; which begins in the ancient city of Morpork... A STROKE OF THE PEN is a must-have collection for fans of all ages.