Clarecraft is a company that produces fantasy statues. The most popular series is a series of official licensed figure figures based on Discworld's novel by Terry Pratchett. The company was founded in 1980 by Bernard and Isobel Pearson, and acquired the right to create Discworld statues in 1990. In 1993, Clarecraft was purchased by Sally Couch and Trish Baker. This is one of several major vendors of Discworld merchandise, along with Stephen Briggs, Paul Kidby, and Discworld Emporium.
Clarecraft sculptures are made of a variety of different materials, including tin and ceramics, and their size varies greatly. From character statues to replicas of objects from novels to locations that appear in novels, and some functions as ending books, stamps, or containers as well as sculptures. The designers at Clarecraft consulted with Terry Pratchett to ensure their sculptures accurately reflect the novel. Clarecraft sculptures are available in stores across the UK as well as online via Gift Collectors . The statues have become quite easy to collect, with items not produced often selling their original price on the auction site. Because their pieces are handmade in England rather than mass-produced like many statues, each statue is different. The most expensive sale recorded was a very rare piece sold on eBay in early 2005 to benefit the tsunami relief effort, which sold for £ 1600.
Clarecraft also runs a large fan club called The Discworld Collectors' Guild, which organizes large annual conventions that attract about 1,000 people, including Terry Pratchett himself.
On August 4, 2005, Clarecraft announced that it would close in late October and would stop taking orders in mid-October.
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External links
- Discworld Clarecraft Collectors Guide
- The Discworld Emporium
- Biography of Bernard Pearson
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