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Discworld Maps
Kompendium i Atlas Świata Dysku
Niewidoczny Uniwersytet z dumą prezentuje najpełniejszą z istniejących dotąd mapę i przewodnik po świecie Dysku.
To niezwykłe dzieło wykorzystuje ciężko zdobytą wiedzę licznych wybitnych i nieuchronnie martwych odkrywców. Na szczegółowych planach naszego świata czytelnik może znaleźć legendarne ziemie Wysp Sośniczych, prześledzić bieg Knecku, który w równej obfitości roznosi na oba brzegi żyzny ił i konflikty graniczne, czy kontemplować ogromne pustynie Klatchu i Howondalandu - kształcący przykład zagrożeń braku dozoru nad pasącymi się kozami.
Każdy kraj, jego mieszkańcy, ich zwyczaje, terytorium i podstawy gospodarki opisane są we właściwych terminach, a opisy owe przenoszą czytelnika od kopalni tłuszczu w Überwaldzie i targów magicznych dywanów w Al Khali do najwyższych klasztorów w Ramtopach i splamionych krwią i kakao świątyń Imperium Tuzumeńskiego.
Ten pouczający tom jest obowiązkową lekturą dla każdego, kto chciałby dowiedzieć się więcej o krainach na grzbiecie żółwia.
To niezwykłe dzieło wykorzystuje ciężko zdobytą wiedzę licznych wybitnych i nieuchronnie martwych odkrywców. Na szczegółowych planach naszego świata czytelnik może znaleźć legendarne ziemie Wysp Sośniczych, prześledzić bieg Knecku, który w równej obfitości roznosi na oba brzegi żyzny ił i konflikty graniczne, czy kontemplować ogromne pustynie Klatchu i Howondalandu - kształcący przykład zagrożeń braku dozoru nad pasącymi się kozami.
Każdy kraj, jego mieszkańcy, ich zwyczaje, terytorium i podstawy gospodarki opisane są we właściwych terminach, a opisy owe przenoszą czytelnika od kopalni tłuszczu w Überwaldzie i targów magicznych dywanów w Al Khali do najwyższych klasztorów w Ramtopach i splamionych krwią i kakao świątyń Imperium Tuzumeńskiego.
Ten pouczający tom jest obowiązkową lekturą dla każdego, kto chciałby dowiedzieć się więcej o krainach na grzbiecie żółwia.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published October 22, 2015
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About the author
Terry Pratchett
679 books46.2k followersSir Terence David John Pratchett was an English author, humorist, and satirist, best known for the Discworld series of 41 comic fantasy novels published between 1983–2015, and for the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens (1990), which he co-wrote with Neil Gaiman.
Pratchett's first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971. The first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983, after which Pratchett wrote an average of two books a year. The final Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown, was published in August 2015, five months after his death.
With more than 100 million books sold worldwide in 43 languages, Pratchett was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in the 2009 New Year Honours. In 2001 he won the annual Carnegie Medal for The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, the first Discworld book marketed for children. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2010.
In December 2007 Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He later made a substantial public donation to the Alzheimer's Research Trust (now Alzheimer's Research UK, ARUK), filmed three television programmes chronicling his experiences with the condition for the BBC, and became a patron of ARUK. Pratchett died on 12 March 2015, at the age of 66.
Pratchett's first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971. The first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983, after which Pratchett wrote an average of two books a year. The final Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown, was published in August 2015, five months after his death.
With more than 100 million books sold worldwide in 43 languages, Pratchett was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 and was knighted for services to literature in the 2009 New Year Honours. In 2001 he won the annual Carnegie Medal for The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, the first Discworld book marketed for children. He received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2010.
In December 2007 Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He later made a substantial public donation to the Alzheimer's Research Trust (now Alzheimer's Research UK, ARUK), filmed three television programmes chronicling his experiences with the condition for the BBC, and became a patron of ARUK. Pratchett died on 12 March 2015, at the age of 66.
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September 10, 2025
We're at the end (of my re-read) again, my friends. Despite knowing I can always come back, leaving the Disc is always hard. *deep breath*
I decided that this time's re-read should be accompanied by my reading about the places the respective volume was taking me to. So I re-read this atlas as well.
While some of the artwork doesn't show what I saw in my head while reading, I still love the artwork, the attention to detail and the texts. It's just such a nice way to get overviews and context!
Since I posted a status update for every volume in the series and thus place we were taken to (kinda), please refer to those for examples of the artwork (though I sometimes opted for different art).
A wonderful way to take a stroll through all the different cultures and landscapes Terry Pratchett created!
(I wrote a more detailed review last time so this shall suffice at this point.)
Original review:
Reading this, I had "the feels".
And the last page only made it worse!
It was just a description of the author and his work for crying out loud! ... Which is exactly what I did! Crying. Out loud.
Aaaaanywaaaaaay. The book.
As a fan of the Discworld I had to have an atlas of course.
There are a lot of compendium books out there but this newest one seems to be the only one showing all of Discworld so far.
The book is made out to be like a geopgraphy/history book. It therefore has the typical cream-coloured pages that look weathered. The art itself is very well done too. Not like the satirical pictures by Kidby and/or Kirby (that are just the best covers imaginable) because it is supposed to look like a real science book.
The overall structure of the book is continent => country => capitol => ... with the countries being the main chapters. Each of these chapters is then further divided to give a description of the respective capital, economy, landscape, culture etc. So we move from big focus to detail.
Every chapter is interspersed with cute, funny and colourful images of some of the landscapes, people living in the respective region, landmarks, buildings and much more.
Naturally, there are some references to characters from the books but generally they aren't featured here. Thus, no spoilers.
Nevertheless, the chapters and descriptions are interesting and funny and it's a great way to keep track of who lives where and to get a feeling for the world Terry Pratchett created (even or especially for those who haven't read the series yet).
Rounding this off is a map.
And what a HUGE map it is! I had to put it on the bathroom floor just to be able to take a picture of the entire thing (sorry for the bad quality)! The front and back are both printed on as you will see in a moment.
One side is showing the discworld, including the elephants and Great A'Tuin.
The other is the actual map, complete with indications to temperatures/weather, population density, amount of magic etc.
I'm truly in love with this seemingly small, inconspicuous book and all its' lovely intricate details!
I decided that this time's re-read should be accompanied by my reading about the places the respective volume was taking me to. So I re-read this atlas as well.
While some of the artwork doesn't show what I saw in my head while reading, I still love the artwork, the attention to detail and the texts. It's just such a nice way to get overviews and context!
Since I posted a status update for every volume in the series and thus place we were taken to (kinda), please refer to those for examples of the artwork (though I sometimes opted for different art).
A wonderful way to take a stroll through all the different cultures and landscapes Terry Pratchett created!
(I wrote a more detailed review last time so this shall suffice at this point.)
Original review:
Reading this, I had "the feels".
And the last page only made it worse!
It was just a description of the author and his work for crying out loud! ... Which is exactly what I did! Crying. Out loud.
Aaaaanywaaaaaay. The book.
As a fan of the Discworld I had to have an atlas of course.
There are a lot of compendium books out there but this newest one seems to be the only one showing all of Discworld so far.
The book is made out to be like a geopgraphy/history book. It therefore has the typical cream-coloured pages that look weathered. The art itself is very well done too. Not like the satirical pictures by Kidby and/or Kirby (that are just the best covers imaginable) because it is supposed to look like a real science book.
The overall structure of the book is continent => country => capitol => ... with the countries being the main chapters. Each of these chapters is then further divided to give a description of the respective capital, economy, landscape, culture etc. So we move from big focus to detail.
Every chapter is interspersed with cute, funny and colourful images of some of the landscapes, people living in the respective region, landmarks, buildings and much more.
Naturally, there are some references to characters from the books but generally they aren't featured here. Thus, no spoilers.
Nevertheless, the chapters and descriptions are interesting and funny and it's a great way to keep track of who lives where and to get a feeling for the world Terry Pratchett created (even or especially for those who haven't read the series yet).
Rounding this off is a map.
And what a HUGE map it is! I had to put it on the bathroom floor just to be able to take a picture of the entire thing (sorry for the bad quality)! The front and back are both printed on as you will see in a moment.
One side is showing the discworld, including the elephants and Great A'Tuin.
The other is the actual map, complete with indications to temperatures/weather, population density, amount of magic etc.
I'm truly in love with this seemingly small, inconspicuous book and all its' lovely intricate details!
October 21, 2017
This book marks the return to Terry Pratchetts Discworld.
Let me explain - in the early days of my book collecting (when it was only half the monster it is today) I followed the book of Terry Pratchett and the annals of Discworld, after all it seems like it was all my friends were reading, plus it did something that few others did. They were humorous fantasy novels which made you laugh with not at the stories.
Anyway I digress, for me Discworld and Josh Kirby are so interwound I would know think of one without the other. Now I love the work of Josh Kirby and his amazing creations (I have his Papertiger books after all), so to see a book that does not sport the work of Mr Kirby I am somewhat perturbed.
However after reading this book I find that there is a time and a place for everything and this book I think would have suffered if it was filled with the works of Josh. No this book is illustrated like any atlas or travel guide and its perfect. The text and artwork give a fascinating view in to the world of the Disc but also thanks to its index mean now when I go back to the books I can look places up and like any real world guide immerse myself in strange and wonderful new locations.
I will have to put my hand up and admit its been some time, too long in fact since I have read a Discworld book, I think its time I dig them out and start again, I have after all been trying to complete series. I think this maybe the one I have been putting off and what a fool I have been for doing so.
Let me explain - in the early days of my book collecting (when it was only half the monster it is today) I followed the book of Terry Pratchett and the annals of Discworld, after all it seems like it was all my friends were reading, plus it did something that few others did. They were humorous fantasy novels which made you laugh with not at the stories.
Anyway I digress, for me Discworld and Josh Kirby are so interwound I would know think of one without the other. Now I love the work of Josh Kirby and his amazing creations (I have his Papertiger books after all), so to see a book that does not sport the work of Mr Kirby I am somewhat perturbed.
However after reading this book I find that there is a time and a place for everything and this book I think would have suffered if it was filled with the works of Josh. No this book is illustrated like any atlas or travel guide and its perfect. The text and artwork give a fascinating view in to the world of the Disc but also thanks to its index mean now when I go back to the books I can look places up and like any real world guide immerse myself in strange and wonderful new locations.
I will have to put my hand up and admit its been some time, too long in fact since I have read a Discworld book, I think its time I dig them out and start again, I have after all been trying to complete series. I think this maybe the one I have been putting off and what a fool I have been for doing so.
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June 26, 2023
Published in 2015, this atlas and guide covers every single Discworld novel and story published before the untimely death of their Creator.
A glorious, unfolding map is tucked behind the beautiful pages of a book that explores every single nook and cranny of the great Disc, from tiny little creature hole to massive, sprawling cities full of every kind of Discworld Denizen there is.
Personally, I have been using this as my illustrated companion during my re-reading travels through all of the Discworld novels and stories. From the streets of Ankh-Morpork in the first book The Colour of Magic, all the way through the Ramptops and to the far reaches of the Disc in The Last Continent, this book has helped me to understand the distances travelled and the differences in lands, cultures and peoples.
Each book has been brought to life even more than Terry’s writing ever did (which, if you’ve read any Discworld book, you’ll know it was absolutely writhing with life) and my enjoyment of them has only quadrupled tenfold (times four times ten and add on infinity). It’s a wonderfully new way to enjoy my favourite series and the words of my favourite author, with more words from him and the actual realisation of his imagination.
Whilst I haven’t finished (re)reading every Discworld book yet, my absolute and utter joy at this new method only brings forth a giddy anticipation of my next journey and where it may take me.
First read in November 2021.
Second read in October 2022.
Third read in June 2023 (and beyond).
A glorious, unfolding map is tucked behind the beautiful pages of a book that explores every single nook and cranny of the great Disc, from tiny little creature hole to massive, sprawling cities full of every kind of Discworld Denizen there is.
Personally, I have been using this as my illustrated companion during my re-reading travels through all of the Discworld novels and stories. From the streets of Ankh-Morpork in the first book The Colour of Magic, all the way through the Ramptops and to the far reaches of the Disc in The Last Continent, this book has helped me to understand the distances travelled and the differences in lands, cultures and peoples.
Each book has been brought to life even more than Terry’s writing ever did (which, if you’ve read any Discworld book, you’ll know it was absolutely writhing with life) and my enjoyment of them has only quadrupled tenfold (times four times ten and add on infinity). It’s a wonderfully new way to enjoy my favourite series and the words of my favourite author, with more words from him and the actual realisation of his imagination.
Whilst I haven’t finished (re)reading every Discworld book yet, my absolute and utter joy at this new method only brings forth a giddy anticipation of my next journey and where it may take me.
First read in November 2021.
Second read in October 2022.
Third read in June 2023 (and beyond).
January 4, 2016
I've enjoyed most of the discworld spinoffs, the diaries had great backgrounds to the various groups on the guild, the maps were funny and gave a good layout for some of the books and Nanny Oggs cook book is special in so many weird ways.
This was good but not a patch on some of my old favourites. For an atlas there are very few good maps. The big foldout one is reasonably good but not a patch on the recent Ankh Morpork one and in the body of the book the maps are rare and vague at best. More detailed regional maps would have added a lot. Also very lacking on new detail (for obvious reasons but still a negative),
Worth having for Discworld fans but the older spinnoffs are better
This was good but not a patch on some of my old favourites. For an atlas there are very few good maps. The big foldout one is reasonably good but not a patch on the recent Ankh Morpork one and in the body of the book the maps are rare and vague at best. More detailed regional maps would have added a lot. Also very lacking on new detail (for obvious reasons but still a negative),
Worth having for Discworld fans but the older spinnoffs are better
January 4, 2018
Ich bin ja ein sehr großer Fan der Scheibenweltromane, dem Humor und den tiefsinnigen Gedanken, der sich dahinter verbirgt - Terry Pratchett war wirklich ein Meister darin, beides miteinander in phantastischen Geschichten zu verbinden.
Da war ich natürlich auch extrem neugierig auf den Atlas der Scheibenwelt, der jeden Landstrich nochmal neu beleuchtet und mit vielen Hintergrundinfos aufwartet.
Das ganze ist allerdings etwas trocken, wie ein Atlas eben, mit vielen geografischen Informationen, kleinen Einblicken in die Geschichte, die Kultur, den Sitten und Besonderheiten der verschiedenen Länder. Auch wenn natürlich immer wieder der ursprüngliche Humor durchblitzt, hatte ich mir doch ein Stück weit mehr Unterhaltung beim Lesen erwartet.
Die Aufmachung ist allerdings wirklich großartig gelungen! Vom Einband her, aber auch von den Kapiteln, die jeweils mit der entsprechenden Welt-Abschnittskarte beginnen, einem Übersichtskasten der jeweiligen Regierungsform, Religion, Währung und der Exportgüter.
Erklärend wird dann kürzer oder länger auf die entsprechenden Länder bzw. Regionen eingegangen, dabei gehts um die Geographie, das Klima, die Weiterentwicklung des Handels, politische Führungen oder auch die Eigenheiten der exzentrischen Bewohner.
Für Nichtkenner der Scheibenweltromane ist es wahrscheinlich schwierig, sich für die vielen kleinen Details zu begeistern - vielleicht aber wird man auch neugierig, denn die Vielfalt in diesem reichhaltigen und abwechlsungsreichen Sammelsurium an Ländern, Völkern und Spezialitäten ist einfach nur beeindruckend! Ich staune immer wieder welch originelle und reichhaltige Welt Terry Pratchett hier erschaffen hat. Seine Romane führen den Leser ja nicht nur in die vielbekannte Hauptstadt Ankh-Morpork, sondern weit über ihre Grenzen hinaus ins von Hexen bewohnte Lancre, in die Wüstenstädte von Omnien, in die gefährlichen Wälder von Überwald und sogar auf den Gegengewichts-Kontinent.
Um sich einen Überblick zu verschaffen und unbekannte Einzelheiten zu erfahren ist dieser Atlas ein wunderschönes Beiwerk zu den Geschichten. Hinten im Schutzumschlag befindet sich außerdem eine wirklich große und detaillierte Übersichtskarte der kompletten Scheibenwelt, beidseitig bedruckt auch mit der Schildkröte Groß A´Tuin, die mithilfe der vier Elefanten die berühmte Scheibe schon ewig durchs All trägt.
Und natürlich am Ende, wie es sich gehört, ein Verzeichnis aller Länder mit den Planquadratangaben der geographischen Lage.
© Aleshanee
Weltenwanderer
Da war ich natürlich auch extrem neugierig auf den Atlas der Scheibenwelt, der jeden Landstrich nochmal neu beleuchtet und mit vielen Hintergrundinfos aufwartet.
Das ganze ist allerdings etwas trocken, wie ein Atlas eben, mit vielen geografischen Informationen, kleinen Einblicken in die Geschichte, die Kultur, den Sitten und Besonderheiten der verschiedenen Länder. Auch wenn natürlich immer wieder der ursprüngliche Humor durchblitzt, hatte ich mir doch ein Stück weit mehr Unterhaltung beim Lesen erwartet.
Die Aufmachung ist allerdings wirklich großartig gelungen! Vom Einband her, aber auch von den Kapiteln, die jeweils mit der entsprechenden Welt-Abschnittskarte beginnen, einem Übersichtskasten der jeweiligen Regierungsform, Religion, Währung und der Exportgüter.
Erklärend wird dann kürzer oder länger auf die entsprechenden Länder bzw. Regionen eingegangen, dabei gehts um die Geographie, das Klima, die Weiterentwicklung des Handels, politische Führungen oder auch die Eigenheiten der exzentrischen Bewohner.
Für Nichtkenner der Scheibenweltromane ist es wahrscheinlich schwierig, sich für die vielen kleinen Details zu begeistern - vielleicht aber wird man auch neugierig, denn die Vielfalt in diesem reichhaltigen und abwechlsungsreichen Sammelsurium an Ländern, Völkern und Spezialitäten ist einfach nur beeindruckend! Ich staune immer wieder welch originelle und reichhaltige Welt Terry Pratchett hier erschaffen hat. Seine Romane führen den Leser ja nicht nur in die vielbekannte Hauptstadt Ankh-Morpork, sondern weit über ihre Grenzen hinaus ins von Hexen bewohnte Lancre, in die Wüstenstädte von Omnien, in die gefährlichen Wälder von Überwald und sogar auf den Gegengewichts-Kontinent.
Um sich einen Überblick zu verschaffen und unbekannte Einzelheiten zu erfahren ist dieser Atlas ein wunderschönes Beiwerk zu den Geschichten. Hinten im Schutzumschlag befindet sich außerdem eine wirklich große und detaillierte Übersichtskarte der kompletten Scheibenwelt, beidseitig bedruckt auch mit der Schildkröte Groß A´Tuin, die mithilfe der vier Elefanten die berühmte Scheibe schon ewig durchs All trägt.
Und natürlich am Ende, wie es sich gehört, ein Verzeichnis aller Länder mit den Planquadratangaben der geographischen Lage.
© Aleshanee
Weltenwanderer
June 12, 2019
Szczerze, chodziło mi tylko o wielką mapę Dysku, która za niedługo zawiśnie oprawiona na ścianie.
April 5, 2020
This is a lovely travel guide to the Discworld offering tips on all areas of the the disc. Especially funny when you've lived or visited the countries these satirical musings are based on. Highly recommend to the avid Pratchett fan.
August 17, 2019
Der „Vollsthändiger und unentbehrlicher Atlas der Scheibenwelt“ ist ein umfangreiches Buch, das auf 128 Seiten Informationen, Hintergründe und Geographie der Scheibenwelt beschreibt. Außerdem befindet sich noch eine große Karte zum Aufklappen dabei, die beidseitig bedruckt ist und einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck macht. Meine ersten Gedanken, als ich den Atlas aufschlug, waren: Wow, wie farbenprächtig und detailreich.
Während ich mich dann auf die Reise durch Pratchetts Scheibenwelt begeben habe, musste ich häufig ziemlich breit grinsen. Ganz im Stil der Bücher ist auch der Atlas skurril und witzig aufbereitet. Es gibt kleine Infokästen, viele Details über Regionen, Städte, Kultur, über Flora und Fauna und ein Verzeichnis aller Länder mit ihrer geographischen Lage. Wusstet ihr zum Beispiel, dass die Währung von Klatschistan und Ober-Klatschistan hauptsächlich Ziegen sind? Oder dass die Nabelwärtige Steppe insbesondere Kriege, Helden und Pferdewurst exportiert? Alles was es über die Scheibenwelt zu wissen gibt, wird hier zusammen gefasst und mit wunderschönen Illustrationen ergänzt. Großartig, reichhaltig, genial. Die Aufbereitung bringt mich wirklich zum schwärmen, ihr merkt das ja…
Das Werk ist und bleibt jedoch ein Atlas und keine spannende Geschichte. Wer erwartet, dass er vor lauter Spannung die Luft anhalten muss, den muss ich enttäuschen. Der „Vollsthändiger und unentbehrlicher Atlas der Scheibenwelt“ es ist eine tolle Ergänzung für alle Scheibenwelt-Fans, die sich nochmal von Terry Pratchetts Einfallsreichtum unterhalten lassen wollen.
Fazit:
Der Atlas ist für Fans ein wirkliches Must-Have. Dieses wunderschön gestaltete Werk ergänzt die Scheibenwelt-Romane und lädt immer wieder zum Durchblättern ein.
Während ich mich dann auf die Reise durch Pratchetts Scheibenwelt begeben habe, musste ich häufig ziemlich breit grinsen. Ganz im Stil der Bücher ist auch der Atlas skurril und witzig aufbereitet. Es gibt kleine Infokästen, viele Details über Regionen, Städte, Kultur, über Flora und Fauna und ein Verzeichnis aller Länder mit ihrer geographischen Lage. Wusstet ihr zum Beispiel, dass die Währung von Klatschistan und Ober-Klatschistan hauptsächlich Ziegen sind? Oder dass die Nabelwärtige Steppe insbesondere Kriege, Helden und Pferdewurst exportiert? Alles was es über die Scheibenwelt zu wissen gibt, wird hier zusammen gefasst und mit wunderschönen Illustrationen ergänzt. Großartig, reichhaltig, genial. Die Aufbereitung bringt mich wirklich zum schwärmen, ihr merkt das ja…
Das Werk ist und bleibt jedoch ein Atlas und keine spannende Geschichte. Wer erwartet, dass er vor lauter Spannung die Luft anhalten muss, den muss ich enttäuschen. Der „Vollsthändiger und unentbehrlicher Atlas der Scheibenwelt“ es ist eine tolle Ergänzung für alle Scheibenwelt-Fans, die sich nochmal von Terry Pratchetts Einfallsreichtum unterhalten lassen wollen.
Fazit:
Der Atlas ist für Fans ein wirkliches Must-Have. Dieses wunderschön gestaltete Werk ergänzt die Scheibenwelt-Romane und lädt immer wieder zum Durchblättern ein.
September 18, 2022
Here I am diligently studying the geography of an imaginary world while I hardly know where the main towns are in my home country. And I think that's fine, because the Discworld is far far more interesting.
Even after 12 Discworld books, I still hardly know what the world looks like outside the confines of Ankh-Morpork (apart from it being flat and resting on the backs of four elephants on top of a giant space-turtle of course), mostly because Pratchett committed the cardinal sin of any fantasy author of not putting a map in his books (for shame, Terry). This volume more than compensates for that lack with a humongous fold-out map (now gracing my bedroom wall) and a very nicely illustrated comprehensive overview of all the countries on the Disc and their colourful inhabitants. And in true Pratchett fashion it is riddled with jokes, puns and references to the books that will delight any fan. An invaluable accompaniment to any tourist on the Disc and one I'll be sure to pack along to revisit on my own travels.
Even after 12 Discworld books, I still hardly know what the world looks like outside the confines of Ankh-Morpork (apart from it being flat and resting on the backs of four elephants on top of a giant space-turtle of course), mostly because Pratchett committed the cardinal sin of any fantasy author of not putting a map in his books (for shame, Terry). This volume more than compensates for that lack with a humongous fold-out map (now gracing my bedroom wall) and a very nicely illustrated comprehensive overview of all the countries on the Disc and their colourful inhabitants. And in true Pratchett fashion it is riddled with jokes, puns and references to the books that will delight any fan. An invaluable accompaniment to any tourist on the Disc and one I'll be sure to pack along to revisit on my own travels.
May 25, 2024
I'm a big Terry Pratchett fan so this book is a very enjoyable read. Still amazes me how someone can come up with such a rich and colourful world.
January 9, 2020
trochę było mi przykro, że kilka razy musiałam przewrócić oczami, kiedy kobiety były umieszczane w kategorii towar na eksport (mężczyźni nigdzie, chyba że w poszukiwaniu przygód), a wojownicze plemię dyskowych amazonek nawiązało kontakt z ankh-morpork tylko dlatego, że chciały mieć dostęp do kosmetyków i czasopism o modzie. drobne rzeczy, ale irytują
November 3, 2019
This book is an interesting one because it comes with a big fold-out map of the entire Disc. It’s basically a companion book to Pratchett’s Discworld series which takes a look at all of the different cities from across the world.
Technically, I guess it’s a reference book, but I read it cover to cover in the space of a day or so and I think that was a pretty good way to do it. It’s not for you if you’re not a Discworld fan, but if you’re a completionist then you’ll probably want to get to it eventually. I’m glad I added it to the collection.
Technically, I guess it’s a reference book, but I read it cover to cover in the space of a day or so and I think that was a pretty good way to do it. It’s not for you if you’re not a Discworld fan, but if you’re a completionist then you’ll probably want to get to it eventually. I’m glad I added it to the collection.
December 6, 2019
Because of the nature of this book I wasn't expecting anything mind blowing, and that's what I got. It was informative, and told you of the different places in Discworld, and occasionally little tid bits about related characters, and the map is nice - but that is all it really is.
April 20, 2019
Written as a true book in the world of Discworld and with enough Pratchett-isms that this was a great addition to the world of the Disc. Also has a pretty awesome atlas
April 5, 2020
Fun for Discworld fans, not much fun otherwise.
February 17, 2023
Sin duda, otra forma más que recomendable de acercarte al Mundodisco, sin perder el toque de humor
March 3, 2016
An updated Discworld map, which is huge, beautifully illustrated and double sided - together with a very detailed guide to all the lands of the Disc. This book doesn't just repeat the jokes from the novels (although some references are indeed made), it adds a lot of new material about all locations on the Discworld, and even gives details about some places never actually visited in the books (and some that aren't even mentioned!) There is a lot of sly humour, some wonderful illustrations, and so much rich detail that I think this is an essential buy for any Discworld fan, even moreso than the Compleat Ankh-Morpork. Plus, it's going to be very useful for ideas for The Discworld Grand Tour! http://ausdwcon.org
January 4, 2018
"Дискът, понеже е плосък, няма истински хоризонт. Разни авантюристично настроени моряци със странни идеи, породени от твърде дългото взиране в яйца или портокали, които тръгваха за антиподите, скоро научаваха, че причината далечните кораби понякога да изглеждат като да изчезват оттатък края на света беше тази, че те наистина изчезваха оттатък края на света."
Прекрасно издание, подобно на "The Compleat Ankh-Morpork". Илюстрациите дори са по-добри (или поне по-шарени). Безчет държави, градове, градчета и селца: географски особености, флора и фауна, народите които ги обитават, техните история, бит и култура. И отново голяма и детейлна карта (истински празник за "флатбрейнърите").
Прекрасно издание, подобно на "The Compleat Ankh-Morpork". Илюстрациите дори са по-добри (или поне по-шарени). Безчет държави, градове, градчета и селца: географски особености, флора и фауна, народите които ги обитават, техните история, бит и култура. И отново голяма и детейлна карта (истински празник за "флатбрейнърите").
January 6, 2016
A fab guide to the Discworld, lots of fun to read. The first time I ever visited the Discworld Emporium, they were on the phone to Sir Terry, talking about the location of Twoshirts for this atlas. So great to finally see the finished product.
August 31, 2016
This is exactly the book I needed, namely a book that made me grin out loud almost every page. Sometimes a girl needs some uncontrollable sheer in her life :D. Especially now I decided to be happy again and not grave.
September 24, 2018
What’s funny as small jokes in a narrative just become a bit of a slog when stuck together like this. Beautifully presented though.
June 11, 2018
If the overtly colonial 'King Solomon's Mines' was my secret porn (as I wrote recently), then Terry Pratchett's Discworld series is my opium - and one I'm open and honest about.
The series of books was unique for a number of reasons, not least being that you could take any book in any order and enjoy it without having to know the back history of any of the multiple characters which appear, sometimes as main characters, sometimes as quick cameos, sometimes not at all.
For me, the collection was the perfect balance of sharply accurate comedy, well thought out fantasy and insanely spot-on social, political and religious commentary on today's (equally insane) world. It isn't an understatement to call Pratchett a genius and the world is a sadder place for his loss. From beginning to end, every book is a gem.
You would be forgiven for thinking that an atlas to accompany the discworld series is merely something for the fantasy geeks and die-hard fans of the series and really isn't important as part of the canon. But Pratchett manages to weave his magic, wit and keen eye for human behaviour even into a simple atlas. There were huge sections which were borderline 'laugh out loud' moments and every single page has insight and humour in good quantities.
In this respect then, 'The Compleat Atlas' sits worthily on the shelf alongside my many other discworld books and, I suspect, I will dip into it whenever reading a new book (I am far from finishing all the series - I've read maybe 20 or so?) for a better understanding of the background and a taste of the enjoyment I know is sure to come.
If you've not yet tried any Terry Pratchett novels I do thoroughly recommend him. It is a very British humour, it's true; nonetheless, his writing is intelligent, fast-paced and sparkles with every line. You'd have to be a Golem not to enjoy the books.
The series of books was unique for a number of reasons, not least being that you could take any book in any order and enjoy it without having to know the back history of any of the multiple characters which appear, sometimes as main characters, sometimes as quick cameos, sometimes not at all.
For me, the collection was the perfect balance of sharply accurate comedy, well thought out fantasy and insanely spot-on social, political and religious commentary on today's (equally insane) world. It isn't an understatement to call Pratchett a genius and the world is a sadder place for his loss. From beginning to end, every book is a gem.
You would be forgiven for thinking that an atlas to accompany the discworld series is merely something for the fantasy geeks and die-hard fans of the series and really isn't important as part of the canon. But Pratchett manages to weave his magic, wit and keen eye for human behaviour even into a simple atlas. There were huge sections which were borderline 'laugh out loud' moments and every single page has insight and humour in good quantities.
In this respect then, 'The Compleat Atlas' sits worthily on the shelf alongside my many other discworld books and, I suspect, I will dip into it whenever reading a new book (I am far from finishing all the series - I've read maybe 20 or so?) for a better understanding of the background and a taste of the enjoyment I know is sure to come.
If you've not yet tried any Terry Pratchett novels I do thoroughly recommend him. It is a very British humour, it's true; nonetheless, his writing is intelligent, fast-paced and sparkles with every line. You'd have to be a Golem not to enjoy the books.
June 6, 2025
„Miejscowe mapy mogą wprowadzać w błąd; przez lata druidowie majstrowali przy krajobrazie, przesuwając góry (i niekiedy jakiegoś trolla), by stworzyć swe monumentalne konstrukcje, natomiast ludzkie i krasnoludzie prace górnicze doprowadziły do powstania wielkich hałd żużlu, które wypełniają kotliny i blokują drogi. Inżynierowie z Kompanii Wielkiego Pnia napotykali poważne trudności, próbując rozciągnąć sieć sekarów w głąb lądu – jak o tym świadczy raport pracującego u podnóża Ramtopów mierniczego, zatytułowany »Wzgórze, które stało się górą, a którego w piątek tu nie było. «”
Nie mogłam się powstrzymać, żeby nie posłużyć się cytatem. Jest w nim cała esencja tej książki – złożoność stworzonego przez autora świata, fantazja i humor. „Kompendium…” to kompletny przewodnik po geografii Świata Dysku, które prowadzi czytelnika przez wszystkie krainy znane (a czasem i nieznane) fanom tego cyklu. Widać tu echo przymusowych podróży Rincewinda i szalonej wyprawy czarownic. Dla mnie szczególnie ważne jest poznanie dalszych losów społeczności, których los ważył się w pojedynczych tomach, jak np. w „Potwornym regimencie”. To nie jest też suchy tekst – kolejne rozdziały są wzbogacone o wysmakowane ilustracje, a także ogłoszenia, raporty, relacje itp. Prawdziwym arcydziełem jest dołączona do książki ogromna, szczegółowa i, oczywiście, zaprawiona humorem mapa.
Dla fanów Terry’ego Pratchetta pozycja obowiązkowa :)
Nie mogłam się powstrzymać, żeby nie posłużyć się cytatem. Jest w nim cała esencja tej książki – złożoność stworzonego przez autora świata, fantazja i humor. „Kompendium…” to kompletny przewodnik po geografii Świata Dysku, które prowadzi czytelnika przez wszystkie krainy znane (a czasem i nieznane) fanom tego cyklu. Widać tu echo przymusowych podróży Rincewinda i szalonej wyprawy czarownic. Dla mnie szczególnie ważne jest poznanie dalszych losów społeczności, których los ważył się w pojedynczych tomach, jak np. w „Potwornym regimencie”. To nie jest też suchy tekst – kolejne rozdziały są wzbogacone o wysmakowane ilustracje, a także ogłoszenia, raporty, relacje itp. Prawdziwym arcydziełem jest dołączona do książki ogromna, szczegółowa i, oczywiście, zaprawiona humorem mapa.
Dla fanów Terry’ego Pratchetta pozycja obowiązkowa :)
May 20, 2019
mulle on suurema osa Kettamaailma raamatute juures ikka tundunud, et neid ei tasu lugeda mitte niivõrd loo, kui maailma pärast - enamus huumorit tuleb ikka sealt, et saad aru, millise pärismaailma koha, nähtuse või inimgrupi üle nüüd nalja heidetakse. nii et tundus, et selline atlas-entsüklopeedia võiks olla just paras ports maailma ilma tüütute tegelaste ja nende seiklusteta (maitea, mulle pärast aastate jooksul mõnekümne raamatu läbitöötamist enam eriti ei istu need võlurid ja linnavahid ja posti- ja raudteetöötajad jne. ainult nõiad meeldivad endiselt, ja Nac Mac Feegle'id. no ja Surm muidugi).
tuli siiski välja, et maailm ilma loota on esiteks üsna igav asi ja teiseks hakkab kiirelt tunduma, et tegu pole mitte hea huumori, vaid väsinud stereotüüpide ülekäiamisega. siiski oli tore meenutada, millises Kettamaailma-raamatus üks või teine asukoht suuremat rolli mängis või mingi detaili läbi äramainimist leidis.
ja no nagu ikka lõpuotsa Pratchetti puhul, pean jälle nentima, et Alzheimeri kõrvad paistavad teksti tagant välja ja jupiti on tegu lihtsalt sihitu jauramisega.
pildid on küll megailusad. kahjuks lugesin e-raamatuna ja sellega ei tulnud kaasa suurt terve Kettamaailma kaarti, nii et nüüd on mul ikka udusevõitu arusaam sellest, mis kus on.
tuli siiski välja, et maailm ilma loota on esiteks üsna igav asi ja teiseks hakkab kiirelt tunduma, et tegu pole mitte hea huumori, vaid väsinud stereotüüpide ülekäiamisega. siiski oli tore meenutada, millises Kettamaailma-raamatus üks või teine asukoht suuremat rolli mängis või mingi detaili läbi äramainimist leidis.
ja no nagu ikka lõpuotsa Pratchetti puhul, pean jälle nentima, et Alzheimeri kõrvad paistavad teksti tagant välja ja jupiti on tegu lihtsalt sihitu jauramisega.
pildid on küll megailusad. kahjuks lugesin e-raamatuna ja sellega ei tulnud kaasa suurt terve Kettamaailma kaarti, nii et nüüd on mul ikka udusevõitu arusaam sellest, mis kus on.
January 10, 2019
Atlas jest rewelacyjny! Pięknie wydany. Ma się ochotę gładzić okladkę i wąchać strony pełne przepięknych ilustracji, zdecydowanie oddających dyskowy klimat. Mapa jest przepiękna, A'Tuin majestatyczny. Co do treści, to naszpikowana jest uroczymi nawiązaniami do znanych nam historii i ich bohaterów. Azeter jest zaskakująco sprytnym pomysłem.
Czytając ostatnią (zupełnie ostatnią) stronę łezka się w oku kręci i przyprowadza coraz więcej towarzyszek, aż trzeba pójść po chusteczki.
Jeśli macie w otoczeniu fana Świata Dysku i któregoś dnia będziecie się zastanawiali nad prezentem dla niego (a jakimś cudem ten fan nie będzie jeszcze miał ,,Atlasu" na półce) przypomnijcie sobie te słowa i cieszcie się reakcją obdarowanego.
Co tu jeszcze napisać? Zdecydowanie powrócę niebawem do Świata Dysku i przeczytam to, co sobie ,,zostawiłam na później”. A teraz idę po chusteczki, bo znowu się wzruszyłam.
Czytając ostatnią (zupełnie ostatnią) stronę łezka się w oku kręci i przyprowadza coraz więcej towarzyszek, aż trzeba pójść po chusteczki.
Jeśli macie w otoczeniu fana Świata Dysku i któregoś dnia będziecie się zastanawiali nad prezentem dla niego (a jakimś cudem ten fan nie będzie jeszcze miał ,,Atlasu" na półce) przypomnijcie sobie te słowa i cieszcie się reakcją obdarowanego.
Co tu jeszcze napisać? Zdecydowanie powrócę niebawem do Świata Dysku i przeczytam to, co sobie ,,zostawiłam na później”. A teraz idę po chusteczki, bo znowu się wzruszyłam.
October 14, 2018
Highly entertaining, especially trying to guess which real country inspired the one you're reading about. My personal favorite is Fourecks with their surfing religion 😄
When I was young and reading the Discworld books, Ankh Morpork just seemed like this crazy, weird and dirty city. Gradually it became very real, very alive, until I moved to to live in the UK and realized that it's indeed, inspired by London. And then the whole picture became clear and i felt like I rediscovered his books.
It's been a wonderful experience, exploring the Discworld. The appreciation and satire Terry Pratchett had for the world, was his constant source of inspiration.
We lost a unique author but we'll always have the treasured memories. Rest in peace Sir.
When I was young and reading the Discworld books, Ankh Morpork just seemed like this crazy, weird and dirty city. Gradually it became very real, very alive, until I moved to to live in the UK and realized that it's indeed, inspired by London. And then the whole picture became clear and i felt like I rediscovered his books.
It's been a wonderful experience, exploring the Discworld. The appreciation and satire Terry Pratchett had for the world, was his constant source of inspiration.
We lost a unique author but we'll always have the treasured memories. Rest in peace Sir.
February 10, 2022
Il libro si presenta benissimo ed ha una grafica accattivante. Splendida anche l'enorme mappa del Discworld che accompagna la pubblicazione.
Da grande fan di Pratchett come me è stato carino leggere, con molta calma, questo libro, ma onestamente mi sarei aspettato di più in quanto a riferimenti ai libri della saga. Ce ne sono qua e là, ma l'assunzione è che il lettore sia a conoscenza degli sviluppi più recenti (dalle clack tower al treno) e non cerchi elementi precisi presi dai singoli libri. A tratti divertente, è più spesso fin troppo serio nel presentare regni e territori immaginari. Strappa qualche sorriso, fa ripensare ad alcuni dei libri di Sir Terry, ma credo che lo consiglierei solamente ai più grandi appassionati del Discworld là fuori.
Da grande fan di Pratchett come me è stato carino leggere, con molta calma, questo libro, ma onestamente mi sarei aspettato di più in quanto a riferimenti ai libri della saga. Ce ne sono qua e là, ma l'assunzione è che il lettore sia a conoscenza degli sviluppi più recenti (dalle clack tower al treno) e non cerchi elementi precisi presi dai singoli libri. A tratti divertente, è più spesso fin troppo serio nel presentare regni e territori immaginari. Strappa qualche sorriso, fa ripensare ad alcuni dei libri di Sir Terry, ma credo che lo consiglierei solamente ai più grandi appassionati del Discworld là fuori.
June 26, 2020
Un pezzo da collezione
Iniziamo subito col dire che non è un romanzo, ma un atlante. Di un mondo che non esiste, certo, ma è pur sempre un atlante.
Sarebbe quindi più un libro da consultazione, per capire meglio dove sono ambientati gli altri libri della saga. Ci sono comunque innumerevoli riferimenti alle storie e spunti umoristici che lo rendono di piacevole lettura, ma non avendo un filo conduttore la lettura è decisamente poco scorrevole.
Per il resto, il libro è fatto dannatamente bene: innumerevoli illustrazioni che cambiano stile a seconda della cultura descritta arricchiscono il testo e l'immensa cartina allegata è una gioia per gli occhi.
Iniziamo subito col dire che non è un romanzo, ma un atlante. Di un mondo che non esiste, certo, ma è pur sempre un atlante.
Sarebbe quindi più un libro da consultazione, per capire meglio dove sono ambientati gli altri libri della saga. Ci sono comunque innumerevoli riferimenti alle storie e spunti umoristici che lo rendono di piacevole lettura, ma non avendo un filo conduttore la lettura è decisamente poco scorrevole.
Per il resto, il libro è fatto dannatamente bene: innumerevoli illustrazioni che cambiano stile a seconda della cultura descritta arricchiscono il testo e l'immensa cartina allegata è una gioia per gli occhi.
June 9, 2023
This is the chronicle of the geography of Discworld, the fictional home of Terry Pratchett's wonderful series of over 30 volumes. The book is copiously illustrated. It is accompanied by a large foldout map of the flat, disc shaped world. The book and map provide a geographic reference work for readers. The detailed narrative of each of the individual countries also, sadly, reminds fans of the many untold stories that vanished with Pratchett's passing. A fan's tool that is certainly worth having.
September 18, 2024
This was 100% an impulse purchase but I adore it. If you're a Discworld fan there's a very high probability that you'll enjoy this. It's 'published' a fair amount of time after Raising Steam, and whilst a few characters from the books are referenced (Hullo Nanny Ogg) for me it was the very oblique references that I found the most entertaining (Hullo Rincewind on a vase).
I'm planning to reread the Discworld books soon, and I'm definitely going to be referring to this book to get a better idea of the geography of the Disc as I go.
I'm planning to reread the Discworld books soon, and I'm definitely going to be referring to this book to get a better idea of the geography of the Disc as I go.
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