Making Money: The Play

Discworld Stage Adaptations

by Stephen Briggs (Adaptor), Terry Pratchett

Play based on Terry Pratchett's book, Making Money.

Lord Vetinari wants to overhaul the banks of Ankh-Morpork so he appoints former con-man Albert Spangler, aka Moist von Lipwig, to the position of Mater of the Royal Mint, attached to a senior post at the Bank of Ankh-Morpork. Then Mrs Lavish, the bank manager, dies, leaving her dog Mr Fusspot, who happens to be the majority shareholder, to Moist.

Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Humor, Fiction

142 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Stephen Briggs is a British writer of subsidiary works and merchandise surrounding Terry Pratchett's comic fantasy Discworld. He is also a narrator of many Discworld audiobooks
who graduated from Curtin University with a double major in Theatre Arts and Creative Writing before attending WAPPA and studying Broadcasting. Midway through his time there he decided he didn't want to be a journo and moved to Sydney to join RMK Voice Productions. Stephen has voiced countless campaigns and appeared in numerous professional plays. He has written and directed six short films, one of which, Whatever it Takes, satirises the Voice Over business.

Please note that there is a separate Stephen^^Briggs whose area of expertise is psychotherapy.

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as Going Postal - Moist is more of a known quantity and his visions of escape seem more dreams than reality after he actually speaks warmly of the possibility of being president of the guild and getting to wear the "mostly-gold" chain. But the way in which he spikes the guns of the would-be blackmailers is still wonderful; he still invents some marvelous institutions including elaborate paper money; and we learn that depression in a turnip is a very sad thing. A very good listen with Stephen Briggs voicing the characters.

[Max · Rating 3 out of 5]

A classic Discoworld novel. Moist von Lipwig shows us the absurd world of finance and how trust influences world or cities life. After the financial crisis of the past years it's a book you want to laugh and cry about at the same time..

[Sven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Discworld novel overall. Fits perfectly the current state of the economy.

[Aine · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the first ones I read, and hysterically funny. You'll fall in love with Moist von Lipwig!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

not one of my favourite discworld books but still a good read.

[D'ran Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with a very funny and accurate scope of human nature. one of the best authors of our time.

[Laura Isabelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

anything featuring moist von lipwig is SO WORTH READING!

[Marcia]

Good read for some fun insight into banking. I adore all of Terry Pratchett's books for adults/teens- fun, snarky satire!

[Siri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moist is a funny gay.

[Alan Leach · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Terry Pratchets best books

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not one of his best books - but definitely worth the read and "not his best" is excellent

[Paddy O'callaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, but not his best. I'm surprised to see that I can give this only 4 stars

[Jenny Burridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Annie Paniura · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it, its awesome how terry can keep churning out characters i care about

[Kat Nicholson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will never look at a toffee pudding or a pug the same way again. Enough said.

[Jeremy Halla]

be sure to read Going Postal first!