Discworld stamps
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Discworld stamps are a series of artistamps based on the characters and events from the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett.
The initial run was released on 9th July 2004 to coincide with the release of the hardback edition of Going Postal. Fresh stamps designs are produced to mark the launch of each new Discworld novel, as well as to celebrate special Discworld events and conventions; including the The April Shower and Hogswatch events held in Wincanton, Somerset .
The stamps have become collectors items among fans of the Discworld novels, and were featured in Stanley Gibbons' stamp and stamp memorabilia magazine. Production runs of new stamps are usually limited to approximately 500.
[edit] Artists
Artists who have work on the Discworld Stamps include:
- Bernard Pearson (Cunning Artificer)
- Isobel Pearson
- Colin Edwards
- Alan Batley
[edit] Terminology
The correct term for Discworld stamp collecting is Flataly. A combination of the adjective "flat"; a reference to the surface of the stamp and to the Disc itself, and the real world term philately; the study of revenue or postage stamps.
