Paul Kidby

Terry Pratchett

Cohen the Barbarian. He's been a legend in his own lifetime. He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a Hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization. But these days, he can't always remember just where he put his teeth... So now, with his ancient (yet still trusty) sword and new walking stick in hand, Cohen gathers a group of his old -- very old -- friends to embark on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain of Discworld and meet the gods. It's time the Last Hero in the world returns what the first hero stole. Trouble is, that'll mean the end of the world, if no one stops him in time.

A Discworld Fable

The Last Hero

Terry Pratchett's Discworld

Paul Kidby is best known as the illustrator for Terry Pratchett's Discworld books. He started his artistic career in freelance illustration before committing himself to work full-time on Discworld in 1995. Today Paul balances his output between Pratchett and his own projects and lives and works in the north of the New Forest.This exhibition showcases the wonderful book covers and illustrations for Pratchett's novels including favourite characters like Rincewind, the Wee Free Men and of course Death. It also reveals Paul's own projects influenced by British folklore and landscapes. All his work is marked by a staggering quality of draughtmanship and effective use of colour: bright for the book covers and muted for his faerie paintings.Discworld is the registered trademark of Terry Pratchett.

Paul Kidby

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