Paul Kidby is een Engelse kunstenaar die bekend staat om zijn kenmerkende kunst, met name die geïnspireerd door Terry Pratchetts Schijfwereld. Zijn werk siert sinds 2001 de boekomslagen, na het overlijden van Pratchetts oorspronkelijke illustrator. Kidby's kunst brengt fantastische werelden tot leven met een unieke visuele diepte, wat bijdraagt aan het onmiskenbare karakter van deze literaire werelden.
A SHIVERING OF WORLDSDeep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, and Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering strength.A shivering of worlds. Deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, and Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering…
Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld, floating through space on the backs of four elephants* standing on a giant turtle, supports some of the most popular characters ever imagined in the world of fantasy fiction. But the Discworld people are real, and here they are, warts (except, of course, in the case of Granny Weatherwax) and all, from Rincewind the incompetent wizard to Greebo, the rather too human cat. *once there were five, but that's another story
This discworld map reveals the house and garden that Death built. It shows the golf course that's not so much crazy as insane, as well as the dark gardens. You can also find out the reason why Death can't understand rockeries, and what happens to garden gnomes.
A 'Discworld novel with pictures' - the 27th instalment in the fantasy series that has made Terry Pratchett an international superstar.
ROLL UP! ROLL UP! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Ladies and Gents, Sir Jack Dodger brings you a most excellent Guide to London! Did you know . . . ? If a Victorian couldn't afford a sweep, they might drop a goose down their chimney to clean it! A nobby lady's unmentionables could weigh up to 40lbs! Parliament had to be suspended during the Great Stink of…
Cohen the Barbarian. He's been a legend in his own lifetime. He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a Hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization. But these days, he can't always remember just where he put his teeth... So now, with his ancient (yet still trusty) sword and new walking stick in hand, Cohen gathers a group of his old -- very old -- friends to embark on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain of Discworld and meet the gods. It's time the Last Hero in the world returns what the first hero stole. Trouble is, that'll mean the end of the world, if no one stops him in time.
The book explores the enchanting world of magic, emphasizing that the wonder remains intact even when the secrets behind it are unveiled. Through whimsical storytelling, it delves into the intricacies of magical practices and the impact of knowledge on perception. The narrative likely weaves humor and insightful commentary, characteristic of Sir Terry Pratchett's style, inviting readers to appreciate the charm and allure of magic in everyday life.
"They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage. Anyway, we do not live in a perfect world and it is foresighted and useful for a young woman to become proficient at those arts which will keep a weak-willed man from straying. Learning to cook is also useful.' Nanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, is passing on some of her huge collection of tasty and above all interesting recipes, since everyone else is doing it. But in addition to the delights of the Strawberry Wobbler and Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on life, death, etiquette ('If you go to other people's funerals they'll be sure to come to yours'), courtship, children and weddings, all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well, not much. Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive. Mrs Ogg Gratefully Acknowledges the Assistance in this Literary Argosy of Mr Terry Pratchett, Mr Step
A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HEROIn 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.
Úžasná Zeměplocha Terryho Pratchetta, putující vesmírem na hřbetech čtyř slonů, stojících na krunýři obrovské želvy, je domovem některých nejpopulárnějších postav, jaké kdy byly vytvořeny ve světě fantastické literatury. Obyvatelé Zeměplochy jsou však skuteční, i když je jejich svět trošku... fantastický. Čtenáři mají své oblíbence a vedou zapálené debaty o tom, jak ta která postava skutečně vypadá. Tak teď jsou tady včetně bradavic (s vyjímkou Bábi Zlopočasné) a všech ostatních podrobností. Terry Pratchett a malíř Paul Kidby se spojili a společně vytvořili jejich podoby. Zachytili je jak v náčrtcích, tak na baravných tabulích, od neschopného mága Mrakoplaše po Silvera, onoho napůl polidštěného kocoura. Obázky jsou doplněny krátkými, tradičně seriózními texty.
