Neil gaiman was involved with the project which used pratchett s. Terrys wikipedia entry, with links to various articles and references and a full bibliography. Paul kidby born 1964 is the second artist to have illustrated the covers for the discworld books. Stephen briggs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Josh kirby was born a long time ago and frequently referred to himself as unbearably ancient. Home forums terry pratchett books boardania the ultimate guide to terry pratchetts written works. I decided to narrow that down and discuss 10 women from my favorite series of all time, discworld.
He was bestknown for his popular and longrunning discworld series of comic fantasy novels. Discussion in boardania started by thejackal, aug 21, 2005. Paul kidby discovered terry pratchetts discworld in 1993 and since then has devoted his working life to the place. He is the illustrator of the pratchett portfolio, the bestseller the art of discworld, as well as the discworld diaries, cards, tshirts, maps, mugs, and, of course, the uk covers. Throughout terry pratchetts career discworld merchandise remained very much a cottage industry. He has been included on the sleeve covers since pratchett s original illustrator, josh kirby, died in 2001. He was born in northolt and is currently living and working in fordingbridge, new forest.
Paul kidby, sir terry pratchett s artist of choice, designed the uk covers for the discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the definitive portfolio volume the art of discworld. Terry pratchetts discworld series comprises of a staggering 41 novels, 32 years in the making. Sir terry pratchett, who knew a thing or two, darkly hinted at an age of several centuries. Beruhmt wurde er vor allem durch seine illustrationen fur terry pratchetts. Illustrator of terry pratchetts discworld order of the honeybee. The josh kirby discworld portfolio showcases 28 largeformat color illustrations from the covers of terry pratchetts discworld series, as well as some of kirbys. Colin smythe met terry in 1968 and published his first book, the carpet people, in 1971, as well as his next four novels. Terry pratchetts discworld collectors edition calendar 2018. Home forums terry pratchett books boardania the ultimate guide to terry pratchett s written works. Josh kirby was known for his cover illustrations for numerous books by terry pratchett which chronicled the discworld.
Paul kidbys illustration of terry pratchetts discworld. Pratchett sold more than 85 million books worldwide. Discworld is a series of fantasy books by the english author terry pratchett 19482015. Terry pratchett s discworld series from guards guards art by paul kidby ankhmorpork city watch these are my favourite series in terry pratchett s amazing discworld series if youve been waiting forever for more liveaction adaptations of terry pratchett s lunatic discworld novels, you may not have to wait much longer. Paul kidby discovered terry pratchett s discworld in 1993 and since then has devoted his working life to the place. Terry pratchetts discworld imaginarium by paul kidby books. Not being one for grand commercial pursuits, terry entrusted his merchandise to a small band of close friends and associates including ourselves, paul kidby, josh kirby, pjsm prints and stephen briggs. We offer competitively priced discworld merchandise and lots more. Ronald william josh kirby 27 november 1928 23 october 2001 was a commercial artist born on the outskirts of liverpool in the town of waterloo, lancashire, in the u. Many people know him best for his art based on terry pratchetts discworld. Discworld simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The official discworld coloring book, featuring artwork by acclaimed discworld artist paul kidby. Terry pratchett is an internationally acclaimed author who specializes in fantasy books. With a career spanning 60 years, he is known for being the original artist for the covers of terry pratchetts discworld novels, as well as some of science fictions most. Back in black was broadcast in february 2017 and starred paul kaye as pratchett. Nov 23, 2017 terry pratchett s discworld imaginarium is a beautifullyproduced art book featuring the remarkable work of discworld illustrator paul kidby. Terry pratchetts artist of choice on illustrating discworld. Terry pratchett said, i only invented the discworld, josh created it.
In 2007, terry pratchett was diagnosed with early onset alzheimers disease. Jan 16, 2020 terry pratchett said, i only invented the discworld, josh created it. Terry pratchett is a biography for young readers by vic parker, published by heinemann library in 2006 isbn 0431906335. Sir terence david john pratchett april 28, 1948 march 12, 2015 more commonly known as terry pratchett, was an english novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. He spent his early life in bridgewater, somerset where he sat for his eleven plus exam and passed. He was born terrence david john pratchett in 28th of april 1948 in beaconsfield buckinghamshire, england. As the discworld colouring book is published, paul kidby, who illustrated the hugely popular novels for more than 20 years, recalls how. Meticulously crafted, hisworld shows why terry pratchett. He was the only child of david and eileen pratchett. His books have sold approximately 85 million copies worldwide but whos counting. They forget about not as big as mediumsized jock but bigger than wee jock jock paul kidby the wee free men paul kidby the wee free men its only missing the gonnagle and i wa. This book is a collection of artist paul kidbys illustrations of the various characters in terry pratchett discworld. More information about sir terry pratchett terry pratchett on wikipedia.
Terry pratchetts artist of choice on illustrating discworld books. Aug 18, 2016 paul kidbys illustration of terry pratchetts discworld. Discworld illustrations by paul kidby terry pratchett books. Nov 23, 2017 a stunning portfolio of discworld illustrations from the brush of paul kidby, sir terry pratchett s artist of choice. Top 10 pratchett women terry pratchett, terry pratchett.
Paul started working with terry in 1993 and has designed the discworld book jackets since 2002 following the death of artist josh kirby. The art of discworld terry pratchett, paul kidby isbn. With a career spanning 60 years, he is known for being the original artist for the covers of terry pratchett s discworld novels, as well as some of science fictions most acclaimed book cover illustrations. The online home for books written by sir terry pratchett, including reading order lists, forums, plus all manner of things discworld. All of them are set on the discworld, which is a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants who stand on the back of a giant turtle. Quote by terry pratchett, artist paul kidby books presents author terry pratchett. Here are a selection of cover illustrations by kirby and paul kidby, his successor as visualiser of pratchetts fantastical universe. Paul kidby official page, fordingbridge, united kingdom. Containing blackandwhite line drawings based on his hugely popular artwork with original pieces created. Signed by pratchett on the title page over his official knighthood stamp, plus his silver hologram label.
After the death of josh kirby, paul kidby became the standard artist for the covers of the british discworld novels. Personal favorites of mine are the picture of discworld on the back of the elephants on the back of the turtle swimming through space. Choose from our extensive range of discworld themed tshirts, available in a range of designs, sizes and styles. While josh might be world renowned as the first discworld cover artist, he was highly regarded for his inventive and groundbreaking work in science fiction, horror and. 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. Indulge in some of the latest editions of terry s stories and brand new books about the man and his work. However, while kirby s paintings all had a chaotic, cartoonish nature, in many of the subsidiary discworld products, paul kidby was quietly portraying pratchett s world in a variety of styles, ranging from the cartoonquality of kirby s work to a more detailed and realistic style. Terry pratchetts discworld imaginarium by paul kidby. I first met terry pratchett back in 1993, at a book signing in bath.
Nov 28, 2017 a stunning portfolio of discworld illustrations from the brush of paul kidby, sir terry pratchett s artist of choice. See more ideas about terry pratchett, terry pratchett discworld and terry pratchett books. The art of terry pratchetts discworld in pictures the art of terry pratchetts discworld in pictures. Many people know him best for his art based on terry pratchett s discworld, which has been included as the sleeve covers since josh kirby another english artist who is often confused with kidby died in 2001. We have been supplying official, licenced discworld merchandise featuring the artwork of paul kidby for over twenty years. The discworld itself grew to become one of the most richly detailed and inventive fantasy worlds in the history of the written word. There are 41 novels in total as well as short stories and guidebooks. Finally, we can announce the winners of our fantastic competition to win a limited edition paul kidby print signed by sir terry pratchett. Paul kidbys illustration of terry pratchett s discworld. He has illustrated many discworld publications including the art of discworld, bestselling the last hero and the 2017 publication terry pratchetts discworld imaginarium.
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