The Art of Discworld

Name: The Art of Discworld
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SKU: 9780575077126
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By Terry Pratchett

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The Art of Discworld by Terry Pratchett offers an imaginative exploration of the fantastical Discworld universe, vividly brought to life through illustrations by Paul Kidby. This book provides insights into the characters, landscapes, and scenes that make up the enchanting series, offering fans an artistic glimpse into Pratchett's richly detailed fantasy realm. It's a delightful visual companion for anyone familiar with the Discworld series, celebrating its creativity and charm.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of Terry Pratchett’s imaginative world, love detailed illustrations, or appreciate the creativity behind a richly built fictional universe. It offers a unique insight into the minds of the characters, complemented by stunning artwork that brings the realm of magic and mayhem to life.

A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HERO

A companion volume to the enormously successful THE LAST HERO, which has sold nearly 300,000 copies across its hardcover and paperback outings Same size and lavish format as THE LAST HERO, to sit alongside it on bookshelves Full colour throughout, like THE LAST HERO, with every page carefully designed and laid out by the artist himself Terry Pratchett's Discworld is a publishing phenomenon Paul Kidby is Pratchett's illustrator of choice See the Discworld's characters brought to life, described by Terry Pratchett himself

Description

In The Art of Discworld, Terry Pratchett takes us on a guided tour of the Discworld, courtesy of his favourite Discworld artist, Paul Kidby. Following on from The Last Hero, The Art of Discworld is a lavish 112-page large format, sumptuously illustrated look at all things Discworldian.

Terry Pratchett provides the written descriptions while Paul Kidby illustrates the world that has made Pratchett one of the best-selling authors of all time. Here you will find favourites old and new: the City Watch, including Vimes, Carrot and Angua; the three witches - Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick; and the denizens of the Unseen University Library, not forgetting the Librarian, of course.

They're all here in sumptuous colour, together with the places: Ankh-Morpork, Lancre, Uberwald and more. No Discworld fan will want to be without this beautiful gift book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575077126

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Contributors:

Illustrated by Paul Kidby
Illustrated by Paul Kidby
Illustrated by Paul Kidby
Illustrated by Paul Kidby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Paul Kidby discovered Terry Pratchett's Discworld in 1993 and since then has devoted his working life to the place. He is the illustrator of THE PRATCHETT PORTFOLIO, the bestsellers THE LAST HERO and THE ART OF DISCWORLD, as well as the Discworld DIARIES, cards, T-shirts, maps, mugs and, of course, the covers. Terry Pratchett lives in Wiltshire. Paul Kidby, who also lives in Wiltshire, is now established as the most popular Discworld artist.

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