Original sentence: Despite his popularity, Pratchett is often described as having a ‘cult following’ - a factor seen as having, in the past, hindered his literary recognition.He is best known for his popular and long-running Discworld series of comic fantasy novels.Pratchett is also known for close collaboration on adaptations of his books but has held back, so far, from Discworld feature films.Pratchett's first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971, and since his first Discworld novel (The Colour of Magic) was published in 1983, he has written, on average, two books a year
Edited sentence: - despite a number of his book rights being sold, there have only been a few made.Despite his massive popularity, Pratchett is often described as having a ‘cult following’ - a factor seen as having, in the past, hindered his literary recognition.Famous for being prolific, Pratchett closely collaborates on adaptations of his books, such as computer games, plays and TV adaptations.He is best known for his hugely popular and long-running Discworld fantasy series.He is notorious, however, for holding back on feature films.Pratchett is a popular and easily recognizable character at conventions and on television appearances.Pratchett's first novel The Carpet People was published in 1971, and since his first Discworld novel (The Colour of Magic) was published in 1983, he has written, on average, two books a year