Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Imaginarium: Paul Kidby
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A stunning portfolio of Discworld illustrations from the brush of Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett’s artist of choice.
Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett’s artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002, and is the author of the bestselling The Art Of Discworld.
Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text.
If Terry Pratchett’s pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby’s brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book. For fans old and new, this beautiful collectors item is the perfect gift for Christmas.
‘The closest anyone’s got to how I see the characters’ – Sir Terry Pratchett
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Additional information
| Publisher | Gollancz, Illustrated edition (23 Nov. 2017) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781473223370 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1473223370 |
| Dimensions | 23.81 x 2.54 x 31.43 cm |
by Anthony Hartness
Bought this as a gift for a huge Pratchett fan. Loved the artwork and they seemed extremely happy with it. Excellent value for money!
by Glutenlady
This is a great book even just on the kindle option.(Will invest in the actual hard cover version)
All the art work looks amazing and as I have seen some of the actual pictures in a art display a few years ago .
Nothing has been lost in printing .The quality is still perfect
Even if you are not a Sir Terry Pratchet /Discworld Fan.
Everyone should appreciate the quality,humour and fantastic artwork .Thank you
by SKMLONDON
If you love Disc World this is a great book. No story just lots of illustrations including many originals. A great browse. Brings many of the characters to life. Made me chuckle when I saw the stars of Disc World reminding me of the books they featured in.
by ron
Excellent sketches and paintings but one for Diiscworld fans only.
by Amazon Customer
This book is beautiful and amazing! I have read (Sir) Terry Pratchetts books for 31 years and the discworlds are my favourite. My Dad and my brother also enjoy them and to be able to get a bit of insight into the looks of places and people if the discworld and imagination of (Sir) Terry Pratchett is fantastic. They are very near how I pictured them in my head and it was touching to see a few pictures of Sir Terry as well. It’s definitely worth the price and a collectors buy also really enjoyable to read through every now and again
by limner
If you or anyone in your life is a Discworld devotee this is a book you should get. Considering I already own all the books and most of the spin-offs I wasn’t sure I needed this too, although I do admire Kidby’s work, but was tempted eventually by a good offer. It just goes to show how wrong one can be.
Four hours of having the Pratchett shaped hole in my life filled and the prospect of many more was an absolute delight. 272 pages of excellent, lovingly reproduced drawings and paintings of Discworld, many of which are shown for the first time are a joy and the text gives a great insight into both the artist and the author.
I had always thought Kidby got closest to depicting the Discworld of my imagination and can now confirm this. It is also good to now know why this is and have it confirmed by TP himself. Kidby draws the characters from the standpoint of knowing the whole canon so each includes details described over many books and also is faithful to the stories. Brilliant stuff and a great addition to my collection.
This is a lovely book that everyone who loves Discworld will appreciate. Do get a copy.
by Simon
Some familiar, many never seen – images from the mind of STP via the mind (&hand) of an extremely talented artist. A must for any fan of the Discworld Series.
by Sarah (Feeling Fictional)
If you’re a fan of the Discworld series then there is no way you’ve not come across Paul Kidby’s gorgeous artwork as he’s been illustrating the covers since 2002 and has brought all of Terry Pratchett’s most popular characters to life.
This is an absolutely gorgeous hardback that includes all of Paul Kidby’s favourite Discworld pictures, many you may have seen before but also some that were only used for foreign covers or limited editions or that have never been published elsewhere. You’ll find images in a mix of mediums from black and white pencil drawings to sepia or full colour acrylic and oil paintings. I loved that some images we get to see the whole process from initial pencil drawing to finished acrylic painting.
The images are split into categories which should make it easier for you to go back and find your favourite images at a later date.
The Chalk – Focuses on images of Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men along with the occasional appearance from Granny Weatherwax and other characters found in the Chalk.
Lancre – Set in the Ramtop Mountains Lancre is home to Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg (and of course her cat Greebo) and Magrat.
Ankh Morpork – Expect to find characters like Rincewind, Twoflower, Moist Von Lipwig, Lord Vetinari, the Hogfather and groups like the Fool’s Guild.
Pseudopolis Yard – Home to the Ankh Morpork City Watch Headquarters here you’ll see Captain Sam Vines, Captain Carrot, Sergeant Fred Colon, Corporal Angua, Sergeant Detritus, Nobby Nobbs and of course Errol.
Unseen University – Hangout of wizards like Archchancellor Cutangle, the Librarian, Hex, the Eater of Socks and Eskarina Smith.
Uberwald – Discworld’s version of Transylvania and home to vampires, werewolves, the igors, dwarves, trolls and don’t forget Amazing Maurice and his educated rodents.
Death’s Domain – Focuses on Death & Binky, the Death of Rats, Mort, Susan, Albert and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Terra Incognita – this includes all the images that don’t quite fit into any of the other categories, things like Rincewind on the moon, the Dungeon Dimension, Dunmanifestin (the home of the gods), the Wyrmberg, Four Ecks, Rimfall and of course the Great A’Tuin.
Ex Atelieris – This section includes drawings, paintings and sculptures of the great man Terry Pratchett himself both with and without his characters included and one of my favourite images of Terry playing chess with Death.
This really is a stunning book, I wish I’d been able to afford the Deluxe Special Edition that is only available directly from Paul Kidby or via the Discworld website but even the standard edition is a book that any fan would be proud to add to their collection!