The Discworld Bestiary to Release November 3, 2026
The illustrated hardcover guide will showcase Discworld creatures through the eyes of the character Rincewind.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Comic Books
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Ten Speed Press will publish The Discworld Bestiary in the United States on November 3, 2026. This new 160-page illustrated volume features the return of the character Rincewind to guide readers through an in-world museum of creatures.
Why it matters
The book continues the legacy of Terry Pratchett and illustrator Paul Kidby, who first began their collaboration in 1993. It offers fans a unique look at the expansive bestiary of the series through a fresh narrative lens.
The hardcover edition is priced at $35 and spans exactly 160 pages. The guide serves as a comprehensive inventory presented through an in-world curiobiological museum framework.
The players
Rincewind
He is a fictional wizard character who appears in this guide as a museum curator and adjunct professor.
Paul Kidby
He is an illustrator who has been central to the visual representation of the Discworld series for decades.
Terry Pratchett
He was the author of the long-running Discworld series whose creative work remains a staple of fantasy literature.
The details
Rincewind serves as the curator of the Unseen University museum and the adjunct professor of Perplexing Beasts, providing commentary on the creatures included. Illustrator Paul Kidby provides the visual artwork that anchors the 160-page collection.
Timeline
Paul Kidby began his artistic partnership with author Terry Pratchett in 1993.
The Discworld Bestiary will be published in the United States on November 3, 2026.
Culture Shift
This publication follows the established precedent of the Discworld series' established canon by providing further in-universe supplementary material. It reflects the ongoing cultural demand for deep-dive companion books that extend the life of established fantasy worlds.
Readers can expect to purchase the hardcover volume at retailers for a set price of $35 starting on the launch date. The book requires an interest in the existing lore to fully appreciate the in-world museum commentary provided by Rincewind.
The takeaway
Fans of the series should prepare for a deep dive into the flora and fauna of the Discworld when the book arrives. This collection serves as a definitive guide for readers looking to better understand the series' most obscure creatures.
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