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The most authoritative survey of Discworld geography, ethnography and political structure possible, considering the quality of the sources. These include the flee(t)ing observations of Unseen University's [[Rincewind|Professor of Cruel and Unusual Geography]], reports from the late Sir Roderick Purdeigh and other intrepid members of the [[Trespassers' Society|Guild of Trespassers]], recent surveys for the Grand Trunk Semaphore Company and the Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway, and many accounts of mariners, missionaries and travellers.


There is mention on the [http://www.discworldemporium.com/about-us Discworld Emporium's 'About Us'] page of a forthcoming 'Atlas' which they are working on:
As well as the large, detailed map and a gazetteer there are descriptions of the political organisation, peoples and economy of the various regions.


'We're currently in the midst of exploring the entire Discworld for a new 'Atlas' due for publication in 2014 .'


Presumably this is an updated version of the Discworld Map, in a similar way to how {{CAM}} provided an updated, more detailed look at the streets of Ankh-Morpork with a new and improved map.\
==Confirmations and Revelations==
*More recent surveys confirm {{DM}}'s separation of about 800 miles between [[Lancre]] and [[Ankh-Morpork]]. The earlier mentions of 500 miles in the text may be assumed to be guesstimates.
*[[Quirm]], likewise, is confirmed to be about 200 miles from Ankh, not 60 as once suggested.
*[[Skund]] and its eponymous forest have continued their movement rimward-by-widdershins to a position hubward of the [[Morpork Mountains]] and approaching the [[River Smarl]]. The phenomenon also seems to have increased in area.


'''''The Compleat Discworld Atlas''''' is now scheduled for release on 22 Oct 2015






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The Compleat Discworld Atlas
Cover Design by Claire Ward
Co-author(s) The Discworld Emporium
Illustrator(s) Peter Dennis
Publisher Transworld
Publication date 22 Oct 2015
ISBN 0857521306
Pages 128
RRP £25.00
Main characters
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Notes
All data relates to the first UK edition.

The most authoritative survey of Discworld geography, ethnography and political structure possible, considering the quality of the sources. These include the flee(t)ing observations of Unseen University's Professor of Cruel and Unusual Geography, reports from the late Sir Roderick Purdeigh and other intrepid members of the Guild of Trespassers, recent surveys for the Grand Trunk Semaphore Company and the Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway, and many accounts of mariners, missionaries and travellers.

As well as the large, detailed map and a gazetteer there are descriptions of the political organisation, peoples and economy of the various regions.


Confirmations and Revelations

  • More recent surveys confirm The Discworld Mapp's separation of about 800 miles between Lancre and Ankh-Morpork. The earlier mentions of 500 miles in the text may be assumed to be guesstimates.
  • Quirm, likewise, is confirmed to be about 200 miles from Ankh, not 60 as once suggested.
  • Skund and its eponymous forest have continued their movement rimward-by-widdershins to a position hubward of the Morpork Mountains and approaching the River Smarl. The phenomenon also seems to have increased in area.