A 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of my iconic Discworld Massive Massif painting is coming!
Laurence King will publish this “absolute must-have collectible gift”, The World of Terry Pratchett: A 1,000-Piece Discworld Jigsaw Puzzle, on October 3rd. They say:
‘It has been a massive task getting this lot together over time and space…
Truces have been called and weapons have been sheathed so that you can piece together 140 of the greatest Discworld characters, gathered for the first time in Paul Kidby’s iconic Discworld Massive Massif artwork.
Step into the world of Terry Pratchett and encounter your favourite characters from Death and Rincewind to Granny Weatherwax and a few Feegles.’
‘Everyone say chiz!’
1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring 140 of the favourite Discworld characters, accompanied by a poster with biographies of the top 40 best-loved characters.
SPOT FAMOUS CHARACTERS from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld universe, in this unique expanded artwork, available in jigsaw puzzle format for the first time.
COLLECTABLE GIFT perfect for Pratchett fans.
This painting is the culmination of the 30 years I have spent designing the myriad of Discworld characters in all their diverse variations,” says Paul. “It’s my own tribute to Terry and his books, to see it in jigsaw format is just brilliant. I hope you will have as much fun puzzling over it as I did painting it.
Pre-order from my website soon…
We are excited to announce the publication of Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, written and illustrated by Sir Terry Pratchett’s artist of choice Paul Kidby, will publish on 7th November 2024.
An incredible celebration of Discworld art and a brilliant homage to the decades-long collaboration between Paul and Terry, the title will take readers behind the scenes of one of the great creative partnerships and is packed with unseen art and the real stories behind it. “With nods to cinema, pop culture, art and music, this is Discworld both as fans know and love it, and interpreted as they’ve never seen it before,” says the publisher, Transworld.
“I’m privileged to have been at the creative coalface with not one but two incredible minds, seeing Discworld’s creatures and characters come to life,” says Rob Wilkins, Director of the Terry Pratchett Estate. “Terry always considered Paul’s work the definitive embodiment of his vision, and this book gives us a unique window into the creative process of a wildly talented artist who defined Discworld not only for Terry, but for generations.”
“This book has been a wonderful opportunity to reflect on my Discworld illustration journey of over 30 years,” notes Paul Kidby, “and my long and inspiring collaboration and friendship with Terry. I hope readers enjoy this meander down memory lane and the glimpses of where Terry’s legacy will take us next.”
You can read the full announcement at The Bookseller magazine, and stay tuned for cover reveals and more.
Royal Mail has revealed eight Special Stamps they are issuing to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, marking the 40th anniversary of The Colour of Magic, his first book in the series. The stamps can now be pre-ordered and will be available for general purchase as of 10 August 2023.
Fans and philatelists can get their hands on stamps featuring Rincewind, The Librarian, Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes, and Great A’Tuin, as well as specially commissioned artworks of Death and Mort, Tiffany Aching and Moist von Lipwig, all of which are by Terry’s illustrator of choice for the Discworld series, Paul Kidby.
Royal Mail has been working closely with the Terry Pratchett Estate and Paul, and you can see the magnificent resulting stamps here:
Illustrator, Paul Kidbysays: “It has been a huge honour to illustrate this set of stamps to commemorate 40 years of Discworld. I am delighted to finally be able to tell people about it as it has been a big secret to keep! It’s a wonderful celebration of Terry’s ongoing legacy and continued popularity.”
David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy at Royal Mail says: “These striking stamps will be loved by generations both young and old. Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels remain as popular as ever and it is fitting that in the 40th anniversary year of The Colour of Magic, we celebrate with a set of stamps that honour the work of an iconic and globally admired writer.”
The Discworld stamps are available to pre-order via Royal Mail’s website, by telephone on 03457 641 641 and at 7,000 Post Office branches across the UK. A Presentation Pack including all eight stamps in the set is also available and is priced at £13.50.
Crivens! Puffin Books have recently announced their forthcoming publication, Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch.
I have been working in collaboration with writers Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent to produce this exploration of one of the Disc’s most mysterious callings – witchcraft.
No-nonsense witch and expert frying-pan-wielder Tiffany Aching will be back with a guide to all things witch-hood, and of course, the Wee Free Men.
Publication is later this year and more details will follow soon…
As our 50 Year celebrations draw to a close, the Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett, in collaboration with Discworld artist Paul Kidby, is delighted to announce the release of the official Sir Terry Pratchett bust.
This intricate cold-cast sculpture is accurately based on the original memorial bronze of Sir Terry created by Paul Kidby in 2017, and each one is hand-finished in minute detail. With a detachable hat and glasses, the bust measures 230mm high in total, making it ideal for bookcases and desks.
The busts will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis at 2.00pm UK time on Friday 18th November, retailing at £249. Only a limited number have been made for the 50th year celebrations but more will be made available in 2023.
SIR TERRY PRATCHETT’S NARRATIVIA, MOTIVE PICTURES AND ENDEAVOR CONTENT JOIN FORCES IN LANDMARK NEW PARTNERSHIP, SET TO BRING THE DISCWORLD UNIVERSE TO LIFE IN A SERIES OF DEFINITIVE SCREEN ADAPTATIONS
In an exclusive relationship going forward, Narrativia, the independent production company launched by Sir Terry Pratchett in 2012, strikes new development deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content to create truly authentic Discworld screen adaptations.
Discworld, the iconic and enduringly popular literary phenomenon, spans a series of beloved novels that sold in excess of 100 million copies around the world during Sir Terry’s lifetime and remain as popular today. Now, Narrativia, Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content announce a brand new partnership which will bring this treasured world to screens in a series of prestige adaptations that remain absolutely faithful to Sir Terry Pratchett’s original, unique genius.
The spirit of this new alliance has been forged from a shared love of the source material, and a commitment to create an epic series, which will kick off with some of the most iconic titles in Sir Terry’s fiercely incisive and satirical universe.
Rhianna Pratchett, Co-Director of Narrativia, says: “Discworld teems with unique characters, witty narrative and incredible literary tropes, and we feel these should be realised on screen in a form that my father would be proud of. It’s wonderful to embark on this journey with Motive and Endeavor Content, who both perfectly share our vision to make this a reality.”
Rob Wilkins, Managing Director of Narrativia, says: “The Discworld books are a huge source of joy to millions of readers, and rightly so; every paragraph, phrase and footnote was crafted with brilliance and flair and we are committed to bringing Terry’s world to the screen with the respect and care it deserves. With this partnership, we are delighted to say that Discworld has finally found its home.”
Simon Maxwell, CEO of Motive Pictures says: “Discworld is a national treasure and we are thrilled to be forging this new partnership with Narrativia and Endeavor Content. Together we will produce shows that will be loved by millions of Discworld fans worldwide, whilst also opening up Sir Terry Pratchett’s epic creations and legacy to new audiences. We launched Motive to make high quality British shows with global scale and impact and I can think of nothing that exemplifies that ambition more than this hugely exciting partnership.”
Lorenzo De Maio, Head of TV Advisory for Endeavor Content adds, “We are honoured to bring Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to the screen, in partnership with best-in-class producers Narrativia and Motive Pictures. Discworld is a masterpiece of storytelling, and we look forward to working with our partners to bring it to audiences worldwide.”
The deal was struck by Rob Wilkins of Narrativia and Simon Maxwell of Motive Pictures, with Endeavor Content. Executive Producers for Motive Pictures will be Simon Maxwell and Sam Lavender, and Endeavor Content will handle worldwide sales.
Notes to Editors:
ABOUT MOTIVE PICTURES
Motive Pictures is an independent British production company specialising in premium drama series and feature films for the UK, US and international markets, and backed by Endeavor Content. Before launching the company in 2019, CEO and Executive Producer Simon Maxwell was Head of International Drama at Channel 4 where he spearheaded the channel’s co-production strategy and commissioned a raft of ambitious shows including Humans (the highest rated drama for 20 years on C4), Born To Kill, Philip K Dick’s Electric Dreams, Kiss Me First, Chimerica and The First. Executive Producer Sam Lavender was previously Senior Commissioning Executive at Film4 where he was responsible for The Favourite, The Lobster, American Animals, The True History of the Kelly Gang and Saint Maud with development credits that include the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.
ABOUT NARRATIVIA
Narrativia is an independent production company, launched in 2012 by Sir Terry Pratchett. The company owns and controls the exclusive multimedia and merchandising rights to all of Sir Terry’s works, including his Discworld characters and creations. The company is headed by Managing Director Rob Wilkins and celebrated writer Rhianna Pratchett. In 2019 Narrativia saw the release of Good Omens with Amazon Studios and BBC Studios, based on the internationally bestselling novel by Sir Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman.
ABOUT ENDEAVOR CONTENT
Endeavor Content is a global leader in the development, financing and sales of premium film, television, theatre and audio content. Endeavor Content seeks to facilitate more ownership and creative freedom for artists, creators and production companies in an ever-evolving media landscape. Endeavor Content is a division of Endeavor, a global sports, entertainment and content company.
ABOUT SIR TERRY PRATCHETT
Sir Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global best-selling Discworld series and during his lifetime became Britain’s best-selling adult author. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 and knighted for services to literature in the 2009 New Year Honours. In 2001 he won the Carnegie Medal and went on to receive multiple literary awards, ten honorary doctorates and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.
The Illustrated Guards! Guards! Dunmanifestin Edition
I am currently very busy creating new colour illustrations for a beautifully bound deluxe edition of The Illustrated Guards! Guards! by Sir Terry Pratchett.
The print run is limited to 1000 copies and each copy will be signed and numbered by myself.
The book will be foil-embossed with metallic gold page edges and presented in a *dragon-skin solander box also containing an eclectic folio of Guards! Guards! ephemera.
This stunning book is the definitive edition for the collector.
*No dragons were harmed in the making of this book
Due to current circumstances we have had to regretfully make an unavoidable adjustment to our planned publication date. This edition will now be released on March 25th 2021, we apologise for the delay.
The Definitive Good Omens Dunmanifestin Editions
The iconic fantasy novel from Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman becomes definitive in beautiful deluxe editions published by Dunmanifestin.
First published in 1990, translated into multiple languages and released in numerous editions across the world, Good Omens has spawned a BBC radio series and now a primetime television series from Amazon Studios and BBC Worldwide.
Illustrated for the first time by artist and longterm Pratchett-collaborator Paul Kidby, using a new definitive text, agreed by Neil Gaiman and the Terry Pratchett Estate, these editions represent the ultimate culmination of the imaginations of the UK’s two foremost fantasy authors.
Every edition includes full-colour illustrations by Paul Kidby, who says ‘creating artwork based directly on Terry and Neil’s text has been an enjoyable challenge that I had been hoping to undertake for nearly thirty years.’ The illustrations are faithfully created working directly from the text of Good Omens, the only exceptions being Crowley and Aziraphale who resemble their TV counterparts.
The Ineffable Edition is a large format hardback in a deluxe presentation box, with gold page edges, 19 colour illustrations with additional graphics and pencil images. Numbered tipped-in sheet signed by Neil Gaiman & Paul Kidby. Separate folio of Good Omens ephemera.
The Occult Edition features a large format hardback in a snakeskin-effect clamshell box, with metallic red page edges, 19 colour illustrations with additional graphics and pencil images. Numbered tipped-in sheet signed by Paul Kidby.
The Celestial Edition is a rare presentation copy and a serious investment for book and art collectors. The craftsmanship in this edition elevates each copy to a work of art. The leather-bound hardback book features metal corner pieces and gold foil page edges, contained in a burr oak presentation box with brass inlays. 20 colour illustrations with additional pencil images. Each copy individually hand-printed and bound by specialists in the UK. Named tipped-in sheets, each book and its unique box corresponding to a letter of the Greek alphabet, signed by Neil Gaiman & Paul Kidby. Separate folio of Good Omens ephemera.
We are delighted that the Terry Pratchett: HisWorld exhibition that was exhibited in Salisbury Museum has won Best Temporary or Touring Exhibition in the prestigious Museum & Heritage Awards. The awards, in their 16th year, recognise projects of excellence and innovative, ground-breaking initiatives from galleries and museums across the UK. HisWorld was presented by the Museum in association with the Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett and his artist of choice, Paul Kidby.
The exhibition was picked from a shortlist including the V&A, The Science Museum and The National Trust.
The judges described it as “an exhibition which demonstrated great emotional connection which resulted in a marked change in visitor demographics”.
By the time the exhibition closed it had welcomed more than 21,000 people.
Huge thanks to all involved in putting HisWorld together, the friendly volunteers who stewarded it and to all of the wonderful fans who made the journey to visit it.
Announcing HisWorld – a new chapter
Terry Pratchett HisWorld – Official Exhibition Companion
Sir Terry Pratchett’s career as a best-selling author spanned more than forty years and brought him international acclaim, selling a phenomenal eighty-five million books during his lifetime that were translated into thirty-eight languages. Three years after his untimely death the popularity of his work continues to grow and he is regularly cited as a major influence over his peers and young writers alike.
The record-breaking HisWorld exhibition at Salisbury Museum captivated audiences who were, for the first time, given unparalleled access to the author’s inner sanctum and writing room ‘The Chapel’ and the plethora of interesting artefacts that surrounded him.
Through beautiful photography and expanded descriptions, this stunning companion to the exhibition traces Terry’s journey from the short stories he wrote while still at school, to his own hand-drawn sketches for The Carpet People and beyond. Also included are iconic images of objects collected throughout his life, from his original typewriter to his Knightly sword.
Essays by his daughter Rhianna, his friend and business manager Rob Wilkins, artist of choice Paul Kidby and Discworld luminaries Bernard Pearson, Stephen Briggs and Colin Smythe are complemented by writing from Jake Keen on the forging of Terry’s sword, Richard Henry – Finds Liaison Officer for Salisbury Museum and HisWorld exhibition curator, The Josh Kirby Estate, Professor Roy Jones – Terry’s Dementia Specialist and Nick Cowen – Senior Rights of Way Officer for Wiltshire County Council, on the Chalke Valley, which was such a major influence on Terry’s writing.
Available in a hardback edition and a collector’s, slipcased limited edition.
