What do you think?
Discworld Maps
The Streets of Ankh-Morpork
Ankh-Morpork! City of One Thousand Surprises (according to the famous publication by the Guild of Merchants)! All human life is there! Although, if it walks down the wrong alley, often quite briefly!
The city celebrated in the bestselling Discworld® series by Sir Terry Pratchett has been meticulously mapped for the first time. It's all here - from Unseen University to the Shades, from major landmarks like the Patrician's Palace to little-known, er, nooks like the Dwarf Bread Museum in Whirligig Alley. See the famous streets along which so many heroes have walked, in some cases quite hurriedly!
As leading Ankh-Morpork entrepreneur C.M.O.T. Dibbler would say: A snip at any price - and that's cutting our own throat. Well, close.
The city celebrated in the bestselling Discworld® series by Sir Terry Pratchett has been meticulously mapped for the first time. It's all here - from Unseen University to the Shades, from major landmarks like the Patrician's Palace to little-known, er, nooks like the Dwarf Bread Museum in Whirligig Alley. See the famous streets along which so many heroes have walked, in some cases quite hurriedly!
As leading Ankh-Morpork entrepreneur C.M.O.T. Dibbler would say: A snip at any price - and that's cutting our own throat. Well, close.
19 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
About the author
Terry Pratchett
691 books47.4k 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.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
![Profile Image for [ J o ].](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/users/1673171874i/4639825._UY200_CR4,0,200,200_.jpg)
July 22, 2015
Much like the other Discworld maps that have been released, this is a wonder to behold. This time we are focusing in one the main location of the Discworld novels, Ankh-Morpork, from the Unseen University to all the little Guilds and every little building in between.
It is detailed and intricate, and alongside the map are lovely quotes from the books and unique tidbits from Terry and his characters to bring the city to life.
It should be noted that this edition was published in the lates 90s when there were fewer Discworld novels and won't be completely accurate, despite it claiming to possibly be so. It's pretty concise, though.
It is detailed and intricate, and alongside the map are lovely quotes from the books and unique tidbits from Terry and his characters to bring the city to life.
It should be noted that this edition was published in the lates 90s when there were fewer Discworld novels and won't be completely accurate, despite it claiming to possibly be so. It's pretty concise, though.
June 9, 2014
It's fun to clear the floor, spread this out, get a magnifying glass, and play-pretend you're an explorer of Ankh-Morpork.
Just remember to bring a little insurance, like a brick in a sock or an armed troll.
Just remember to bring a little insurance, like a brick in a sock or an armed troll.
November 22, 2013
Fantastic map, a really great one that adds a lot of things when youre reading Pratchetts works about the city watch for example.
February 24, 2014
I love maps, and this one faithfully lay out Ankh-Morpork in all of its slightly sticky and more than a little suspicious glory. A must-have for the serious Pratchett fan.
July 14, 2017
This map has been on the walls of all the apartments that I have been living in since moving away from my passport country. On days when I feel defeated by a language, culture and landscape that baffle me the foreigner, I look at this map and feel slightly more at home, oddly enough.
January 23, 2019
Another fabulous map hanging next to my bed.
I'm amazed by how much work has been put into, and I can't wait to know those streets by heart.
I don't think I've ever had such a good feeling about a series before, and it was about time I start it !
I'm amazed by how much work has been put into, and I can't wait to know those streets by heart.
I don't think I've ever had such a good feeling about a series before, and it was about time I start it !
August 17, 2019
As for the Discworld map, this is beautifully illustrated and I enjoyed pouring over it, finding all the locations I remember from the books. It doesn't gave the funny additional book but it was still a lovely accompaniment to the books.
Read
December 28, 2023It's a map of perhaps my favourite fictional city (the 3 cities in GTA San Andreas and Milton Keynes are my other favourites) so it's very interesting but its not a book is it? Even with an introduction.
March 26, 2017
40 of so books, different collections, some audio, it's pratchett, read and heard some as well, all. Dates wrong.
March 24, 2018
If only the map were detachable by design :/
I mean, I could peel it off but the way it is done, it would mean ruining the book. Big no-no!
I mean, I could peel it off but the way it is done, it would mean ruining the book. Big no-no!
July 14, 2019
A fantastic little book for Pratchett fans!
August 25, 2020
Epic ! Must have for all Discworld fans !! :)
August 2, 2021
I love how much time and effort went into producing a (fairly) accurate map of the city. It's kind of proof of how real imaginary things are.
June 6, 2018
Additional reading with regards to the Discworld Universe
July 10, 2014
Rezension zu diesem Buch und The Discworld Mapp: Being the Onlie True and Mostlie Accurate Mappe of the Fantastyk and Magical Dyscworlde:
Zuerst ein paar Worte zum Aufbau der Bücher: Es ist jeweils eine zusammengefaltete Karte und ein kleines Booklet in einem gemeinsamen Einband.
Die Booklets enthalten Berichte dazu, wie es zur Entstehung der jeweiligen Karte kam (sowohl von Pratchett als auch von Briggs). “The Discworld Mapp” enthält darüber hinaus noch einen Text über die bekanntesten Entdecker Discworlds – der in dem herrlich humorvollen Ton geschrieben ist, der die Bucherreihe so besonders macht. Und natürlich sind die Entdecker auch alle sehr merkwürdige Wesen.
Und natürlich das Herz der Bücher – die Karten. Ausgeklappt sind sie größer als ich erwartet habe (was natürlich keine Beschwerde darstellen soll xD) und sind sehr liebevoll und detailliert gezeichnet.
Ich bin absolut begeistert und hab letzten Sonntag mehrere Stunden mit den Karten auf dem Fußboden (ich hab keinen Tisch, auf den beide passen würden) gesessen und mich in Details verloren. Gerade in Ankh-Morpork ist einiges an anderen Plätzen bzw. weiter/näher von einander entfernt als ich dachte. Und Überwald ist auch soviel näher an Ankh-Morpork als ich dachte, dafür Genua viel weiter weg (gleicht es ja irgendwie auf eine absurde Art wieder aus xD). Huh.
Aber ich vermute wirklich zu schätzen werde ich sie erst wissen, wenn ich das nächste Buch der Reihe lesen und bei jeder dritten Seite zu einer der Karten laufe um mich zu orientieren. Hab ich bei A Song of Ice and Fire auch ständig gemacht und es hat mir so geholfen den Überblick zu behalten.
Etwas schade ist, dass die Karten fest in den Umschlag eingeklebt sind und es so keine Möglichkeit gibt sie als eine Art Poster aufzuhängen. Hätte ich nämlich sofort gemacht.
Zuerst ein paar Worte zum Aufbau der Bücher: Es ist jeweils eine zusammengefaltete Karte und ein kleines Booklet in einem gemeinsamen Einband.
Die Booklets enthalten Berichte dazu, wie es zur Entstehung der jeweiligen Karte kam (sowohl von Pratchett als auch von Briggs). “The Discworld Mapp” enthält darüber hinaus noch einen Text über die bekanntesten Entdecker Discworlds – der in dem herrlich humorvollen Ton geschrieben ist, der die Bucherreihe so besonders macht. Und natürlich sind die Entdecker auch alle sehr merkwürdige Wesen.
Und natürlich das Herz der Bücher – die Karten. Ausgeklappt sind sie größer als ich erwartet habe (was natürlich keine Beschwerde darstellen soll xD) und sind sehr liebevoll und detailliert gezeichnet.
Ich bin absolut begeistert und hab letzten Sonntag mehrere Stunden mit den Karten auf dem Fußboden (ich hab keinen Tisch, auf den beide passen würden) gesessen und mich in Details verloren. Gerade in Ankh-Morpork ist einiges an anderen Plätzen bzw. weiter/näher von einander entfernt als ich dachte. Und Überwald ist auch soviel näher an Ankh-Morpork als ich dachte, dafür Genua viel weiter weg (gleicht es ja irgendwie auf eine absurde Art wieder aus xD). Huh.
Aber ich vermute wirklich zu schätzen werde ich sie erst wissen, wenn ich das nächste Buch der Reihe lesen und bei jeder dritten Seite zu einer der Karten laufe um mich zu orientieren. Hab ich bei A Song of Ice and Fire auch ständig gemacht und es hat mir so geholfen den Überblick zu behalten.
Etwas schade ist, dass die Karten fest in den Umschlag eingeklebt sind und es so keine Möglichkeit gibt sie als eine Art Poster aufzuhängen. Hätte ich nämlich sofort gemacht.
October 22, 2013
Where river Ankh smooth waters glide
A detailed map of the most famous city, central to the Discworld universe evolution. As explained by Stephen Briggs in the attached booklet, it was devised mainly from Men at Arms , but is can be easily “stretched” to cover the Discworld series up to Maskerade . Relive the urban adventures you read (or those you dreamed of) strolling from the Shades to the Patrician palace, having a quiet smoke on the Brass Bridge, or going to the market in Sator Square!
A detailed map of the most famous city, central to the Discworld universe evolution. As explained by Stephen Briggs in the attached booklet, it was devised mainly from Men at Arms , but is can be easily “stretched” to cover the Discworld series up to Maskerade . Relive the urban adventures you read (or those you dreamed of) strolling from the Shades to the Patrician palace, having a quiet smoke on the Brass Bridge, or going to the market in Sator Square!
April 18, 2016
This is more or less what it says it is on the tin, a map of Ankh-Morpork. It comes with a little booklet containing a guide to the map and forwards by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs, the map's artist. As far as I can tell, it covers the city up until Maskerade, but was published shortly before Soul Music came out, so Briggs must have been working from written but unpublished material.
It's great fun, but it's not really required to enjoy the series. I think this, like the Discworld Mappe, is for the completist or the serious Discworld lover, but if you're a casual fan or not particularly interested in the worldbuilding, this won't interest you much.
It's great fun, but it's not really required to enjoy the series. I think this, like the Discworld Mappe, is for the completist or the serious Discworld lover, but if you're a casual fan or not particularly interested in the worldbuilding, this won't interest you much.
January 20, 2009
Colorful, detailed, and beautifully rendered map of Ankh-Morpork. The great thing about the Discworld novels is that the whole world is so fully realized in Pratchett's head, and it's nice to now have a map to get around the place. I'm tempted to take it out and frame it for our wall of maps, but it's glued into the binding pretty well.
Includes a key and two introductions, one from Pratchett himself and one by Stephen Briggs, for whom we have to thank for bringing this project to fruition. A must for any Discworld lovers.
Includes a key and two introductions, one from Pratchett himself and one by Stephen Briggs, for whom we have to thank for bringing this project to fruition. A must for any Discworld lovers.
August 4, 2009
...an integral part of the wall in my dining room xD
Read
April 11, 2010The Streets of Ankh Morpork by Terry Pratchett (1993)
Read
August 25, 20101ST EDITION. BEING A CONCIFE AND POSSIBLY EVEN ACCURATE MAPP OF THE GREAT CITY OF THE DISCWORLD (INCLUDING UNSEEN UNIVERSITY AND ENVIRONS!)
November 30, 2011
A great little companion to the Discworld novels taken place in Ankh-Morpork. It's too big though to read it on the train or bus. Best used in the warmth of your home.
September 29, 2012
Nice map of Ankh-Morpork. Good or complementing some of the Discworld novels.
January 4, 2013
Excellent.
December 4, 2018
It is missing the big map
It is good for what is there but the big map is missing that you get when you buy the physical item... A digital copy of the big map is needed...
It is good for what is there but the big map is missing that you get when you buy the physical item... A digital copy of the big map is needed...
January 4, 2013
Excellent.
April 20, 2016
A Discworld Mapp!
Read
July 16, 2018i have it signed!!!!!
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews