Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld by Paul Kidby is a beautifully illustrated hardback published by Transworld Publishers Limited in 2024. This book offers readers an exclusive look behind the scenes of the iconic Discworld series, showcasing the creative partnership between Sir Terry Pratchett and his chosen artist, Paul Kidby. Through a collection of sketches and final artworks, it reveals how the vibrant world of Discworld was visually realized, blending influences from art and pop culture into its unique landscape.
In this edition, readers will discover the artistic journey that brought to life the characters and settings from Pratchett’s imagination, as well as insights into the collaborative process that defined their work together. The book also features a special chapter dedicated to the unseen images from unwritten novels, providing a deeper understanding of the creative dynamics at play. With a focus on design, illustration, and the intersection of fantasy and graphic arts, this volume serves as a valuable reference for fans and those interested in the artistic aspects of literary creation.
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Go behind the scenes of the iconic Discworld series with this beautiful, illustrated hardback, the perfect gift book for any fantasy fan this holiday season.
‘It’s still magic, even if you know how it’s done’ SIR TERRY PRATCHETT
Sir Terry Pratchett was one of the world’s best-loved and bestselling fantasy writers, author of the iconic Discworld series. Now, for the first time, go behind the scenes of the incredible partnership between Pratchett and his ‘artist of choice’, Paul Kidby.
This stunning new book shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life – from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces – and how Terry and Paul absorbed influences from art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld landscape.
Whilst Terry was the undisputed creative fountainhead, for three decades Paul has been the artistic force taking the people, places and piece of man-eating luggage from Terry’s ever-fertile imagination right into our world.
And, in a special final chapter, Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld also outlines the images that we never got to see – the early covers of the great unwritten novels, taken from the world before their time.
Packed full of hitherto unseen art and the real stories behind it, this is a unique insight into one of the greatest literary partnerships.
‘Paul Kidby has enriched us Discworld readers by visualizing the landscapes of our imagination . . . he has paved roads that allow us to walk throughout Discworld’
from the Foreword by Colin Morgan
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