There are over 40 books in the Discworld series, of which four are written for children. The first of these, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal.

This beautiful (and weighty at 4.5kgs) volume is the essential guide to Discworld’s characters, concepts and creatures, assembled by Terry’s long-time collaborators, Discworld archivist Stephen Briggs and official Discworld artist Paul Kidby.

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A bit smaller than the folded map, this beautiful print also measures 69.5 x 78.5cm for (slightly) more convenient display in your domecile! The Ultimate Discworld Companion is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Discworld’s characters, concepts and countries from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis and beyond. If you want help telling your watchman from your wizard, your Octarine from your Octavo or your Klatchian Coffee from your Peach Conrniche then look no further, the Ultimate Discworld guide is THE authority on Terry Pratchett’s beloved Discword books!

Born Terence David John Pratchett, Sir Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe. From Rimfall to Hub, explore the most richly illustrated and detailed depiction of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to ever be produced, devised by the Emporium’s own Ian Mitchell and illustrated in astonishing detail by Marc Moureau. This unfolded print version of our original Mappa Discworld features a full-colour rendition on one side, and the sepia annotated map on the other – so there’s a mappa for all tastes and decor, without the task of folding it all up again afterwards! Besides being the most comprehensive guide to Discworld, this special edition also includes expanded entries and information covering the events of The Science of Discworld series, additional full-colour artwork, and exclusive brand-new illustrations. Bound in a foil-embossed cover and presented in a matching presentation slipcase, this book is the ultimate companion to your Discworld library. The Discworld, a flat world atop four elephants stood on the shell of the mighty Great A’Tuin the Star Turtle, home of adventures that unfold over 41 fantastic novels with a cast over 1000 named characters. Terry Pratchett’s incredible book series also includes a rich collection of off-shoots and side publicaitons including maps, guides, journals, diaries, calendars spanning almost forty years – that’s a daunting amount of Discworld to keep a handle on! Why not let the Ultimate Discworld Companion guide you in your journey through Terry Pratchett’s wonderful world, with illustrations by Terry’s foremost artist Mr. Paul Kidby! This beautiful volume is the essential guide to Discworld’s characters, concepts and creatures, assembled by Terry’s long-time collaborators, Discworld archivist Stephen Briggs and official Discworld artist Paul Kidby.

Besides being the most comprehensive guide to Discworld, this special edition also includes expanded entries and information covering the events of The Science of Discworldseries, additional full-colour artwork, and exclusive brand-new illustrations. Bound in a foil-embossed cover and presented in a matching presentation slipcase, this book is the ultimate companion to your Discworld library. Your guide to the entirety of Discworld®, from The Colour of Magicto The Shepherd’s Crown, and everything in between. The Ultimate Discworld Companioncovers the riotous, intricate, and exuberant world that is the life’s work of master storyteller Terry Pratchett.