To say that the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett has a cult following is one of the biggest understatements in book world. It’s a pretty long series but for the fans, it isn’t just a fantasy series. It’s a universe, brimming with wit, wisdom, and unforgettable characters. The thought of having every Discworld book at your fingertips is a collector’s fantasy of course. For Martina of the Nerdforge YouTube channel, she went one step further in terms of treasuring this beloved book series.
The Nerdforge channel is a blackhole when it comes to nerdy and book-related projects. Martina has completed her most audacious build yet: transforming all 40 of Terry Pratchett’s beloved Discworld novels into a single, awe-inspiring, rotating book wheel. After collecting the entire series, she literally bound them together, creating a unique piece of bookish art that’s both a tribute and a conversation starter.
Designer:
Martina, who has a passion for bookbinding and DIY, decided to take on this mammoth project as her very first mechanical build. Her idea was both whimsical and practical in the most Nerdforge way: she would bind all 40 Discworld books and arrange them around a massive wooden wheel. With a hand crank, the entire collection could rotate, displaying each novel in turn like a carousel of literary delight. The final creation is almost comically large—boasting about 14,000 pages!
Each book is individually bound, then carefully attached to the wheel in a circle. The result is a functional, if not exactly “practical,” rotating book that is as much a sculptural object as it is a reading tool. Martina said that if she could do it all over again, she would have wanted to create something that you could actually use to read the massive collection. But for now, it’s a beautiful testament to what you can create if you just let your imagination run wild.
The video of the build is a treat for anyone curious about how such a wild idea comes together. Martina shares the entire process: selecting and preparing the books, crafting the wooden wheel, and meticulously binding each volume into place. There’s sanding, gluing, problem-solving, and plenty of moments where things could have gone awry but Martina’s joy and determination shine through. The final product? A rotating wheel, bristling with colorful Discworld spines, that you can turn by hand. It’s quirky, it’s massive, and it’s a true testament to loving what you do.
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