Paul Kidby Libri

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.

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.

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.

"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

He's been a legend in his own lifetime. He can remember when a hero didn't have to worry about fences and lawyers and civilisation, and when people didn't tell you off for killing dragons. But he can't always remember, these days, where he put his teeth... So now, with his ancient sword and his new walking stick and his old friends -- and they're very old friends -- Cohen the Barbarian is going on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain in the Discworld and meet his gods. The last hero in the world is going to return what the first hero stole. With a vengeance. That'll mean the end of the world, if no one stops him in time.

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…

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.

Ankh-Morpork: Archivy, svazek II, spojují čtyři vydání proslulých zeměplošských diářů do jednoho luxusního digitálně revidovaného kompendia. Nové vydání dává vyniknout původnímu textu od Terryho Pratchetta a Stephena Briggse a kresbám Paula Kidbyho, prozradí vám ještě více o fungování některých jedinečných institucí v Ankh-Morporku, zjistíte, že už se nemůžete divit neuvěřitelně vysoké úmrtnosti v rodině Nobyho Nóblhócha, naučíte se překonávat drobné nedostatky, jako je pití lidské krve, nebo přeměnu v netopýra a věnujete pozornost strašlivým varováním paní Kosmopilíkové o tom nejtemnějším vtělení - její sousedce, paní Lehkochodné, vládkyni temnoty.

Zajímavý titul nejen pro fanoušky Zeměplochy. Obsahuje 80 černobílých stran omalovánek a 16 stran celobarevných ilustrací dvorního malíře Paula Kidbyho.

Lu-Tze is a senior History Monk, also known as Sweeper. Although thought to be 800 years old, there are some who claim he is older yet...5,200 years older, in fact, because for the History Monks, time is a resource to manipulate, and they do... Lu-Tze, a bald, yellow-toothed little man with a wispy beard, has a faintly amiable grin, as if constantly waiting for something amusing to happen, and a handy epithet for every occasion. In his life, Lu-Tze has done everything, and his past deeds are legend amongst the History Monks. He is a follower of The Way of Mrs Marietta Cosmopilite. He also grows Bonsai mountains. LU-TZE'S YEARBOOK OF ENLIGHTMENT (including The Way of Mrs Cosmopilite) is the ideal companion for those seeking truth and harmony and, well, the meaning to life - though he doesn't guarantee it will be the right meaning...

Kniha přináší kromě barevných obálek a černobílých ilustrací Paula Kidbyho také úplné texty Terryho Pratchetta a Stephena Briggse ze sedmi zeměplošských diářů a ročenek, které vyšly anglicky v letech 1998 - 2007. Spousta dosud netušených informací a neviděných obrázků či portrétů v tomto sběratelském vydání (jediném souborném na světě) je určena především pro zapálené fanoušky Zeměplochy. Diáře: 1998 Neviditelná univerzita 1999 Městská hlídka 2000 Cech vrahů 2001 Cech šašků 2002 Cech zlodějů 2003 Reformovaní upíři 2007 Ankh-Morporský poštovní úřad

The Thieves' Guild celebrates its 21st anniversary with its first Yearbook, featuring an address from Lord Vetinari himself, who encouraged the setting-up of the Guild to avoid the random, unfair and disorganised crime which, until his ascent to power, plagued the great city of Ankh-Morpork. Now crime is legal, organised and run to an annual budget and everyone is happy - well, almost everyone: woe betide the unlicensed thief, highwayman or slipperlegger who tries to do business without Guild approval!

As well as comprising a functional diary with necessary dates, holidays, notes and year planner, this book has the "8th Discworld Day" in each week. Also included is a brief history of Discworld, a guide to the people and places, events in the Discworld year and a map of Ankh-Morpork.

Zeměplošský diář, který vychází poprvé v češtině, je zaměřen na mnicha Lu Tzeho a jeho Velkou učitelku, jíž se proti své vůli stala paní Kosmopilíková, prostá žena z Ankh-Morporku. Na úvodních stranách se dozvíte zajímavosti nejen ze života Lu Tzeho, ale i ze Zahrady Pěti překvapení kláštera Oi-Dong, a nahlédnete pod kápě mnichů jiných klášterů. Životní moudrosti paní Kosmopilíkové se pak jako červená nit táhnou celým diářem. To vše je doplněno skvělými ilustracemi Paula Kidbyho.

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 in 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, here passes on some of her huge collection of tasty and interesting recipes. In addition to such dishes as Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs. Ogg imparts her thoughts on such matters as life, death, and courtship, 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.