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The World of the "Dark Crystal" [Hardcover]

Brian Froud
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  • Hardcover: 132 pages
  • Publisher: Pavilion Books; New edition edition (26 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1862056242
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862056244
  • Product Dimensions: 34.2 x 28.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 768,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Now 20 years old, Jim Henson's classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal - featuring the breathtaking concept design of renowned artist Brian Froud - is an incredible work of the imagination. This mystical adventure has such a cult following that when the film was recently re-released on video and DVD, it quickly sold a million copies. Just as remarkable is the cult status of The World of the Dark Crystal, Froud's book on the film. Originally published in 1982, this definitive and beautifully illustrated volume is being reissued in a collector's edition. This superb reproduction of the original volume includes an additional new essay by Froud, illustrated with previously unpublished paintings, drawings and sculptures from the film's archives. The new edition also features a facsimile of a 20-page booklet Froud and Henson created to present the film to backers - an overview of the story so rare that only a few copies are known to exist. This collector's edition of The World of the Dark Crystal, like the re-released film, is a must have for all Henson and Froud fans.

About the Author

Brian Froud, award-winning artist, author and designer, served as the concept designer of Jim Henson's films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. He is also the best-selling author of Pavilion's recently released Lady Cottington's Fairy Album as well as Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, Lady Cottington Pressed Fairy Book (with Terry Jones) and Faeries, co-authored with Alan Lee and recently re-released as a 25th Anniversary edition. Froud lives with his wife and son in Devon.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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A lavish and beautifully laid out visual record of the concept art that created the unique world of the film. Innovative use of overlays and foldouts gives this work the feel of a design proposal, or a pitch for the movie. The book only disapoints in that there is nothing here on the making of the film, and the text is written in slightly laboured, archaic style in the vein of the mythology behind the films narrative.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone who knows and loves Henson and Froud's "The Dark Crystal" will cherish this book - just as I do!

I first saw the film as a seven year old and have been fascinated, enchanted and irrationally in love with its world and characters ever since.
This book has given me the most amazing insight into the staggering amount of care and attention to detail that allowed them to create such a rich and credible environment.

I'm currently enjoying the experience of watching my daughter discover Jen and his world - somehow, it makes the film all the more special!

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Format:Hardcover
This book would make a great gift. It is a must for any fan of Brian Froud or fantasy art in general. The illustrations and fascimilie of the original treatment are quite stunning. Perhaps the publication of this book will encourage a reprint of the equally fascinating 'The Making of the Dark Crystal', which focused on the story and the special effects in the film.
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