Discover the secrets of creating the Discworld with this unique guide!

Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld takes you behind the scenes of one of the most creative literary collaborations of recent decades - between the legendary author Sir Terry Pratchett and artist Paul Kidby. Whether you're a Discworld fan or an admirer of visual art, this book offers a fascinating look at how the visual identity of this magical world was formed.

The book documents the development of the Discworld from initial sketches to finished masterpieces, showing how Terry's imagination and influences from art and popular culture combined to give life to unforgettable characters and locations. While Terry Pratchett remained the creative heart of the project, Paul Kidby was the artistic force who translated Terry's visions into the form you can admire.

In addition to well-known illustrations, the book presents a number of previously unpublished images - including designs for unprinted covers and concepts that were never realized. This publication is not only a celebration of a unique friendship and collaboration, but also a treasure trove of stories and visual inspiration that will delight every Discworld fan and art lover.

Why you'll love this book:

• A unique behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration between Terry Pratchett and Paul Kidby.
• A visual journey from the first sketches to finished masterpieces.
• Unreleased illustrations and concepts that have never been seen before.
• Inspiration from art and pop culture combined into the unique form of the Discworld.
• A great gift for fans of Terry Pratchett and lovers of fantasy art.

Key features of the book:

• Includes a rich selection of original illustrations.
• Provides a detailed account of the collaboration between two creative geniuses.
• Suitable for both literature fans and those interested in visual art.
• Large format and high-quality printing emphasize the book's artistic character.
• The publication maps more than three decades of Discworld development.