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Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld
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Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld

by Paul Kidby

This visual history documents the artistic evolution of the Discworld series through sketches and completed works. It examines the creative process and cultural influences behind the character designs and settings of the fantasy universe.

Accession 36539 ISBN 0857529480 Publisher Doubleday
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