1st edition
New York, 1982. The artdesign for the fantasy animation movie The Dark Crystal. Text by J.J. Llewellyn. This so called Book of Aughra is filled to the brim with colour and b&w work by Froud, including transparancies pages. The text gives a lot of background information on the making of the movie. This is the very rare and sought-after first edition of the book. Oversized paperback. Antiquarian: fine condition (some wrinkles in the first and last flyleaf).*
The Dark Crystal is a 1982 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. From this magical movie comes this superbly detailed Landstrider statue. Landstriders are a race of forest-dwelling animals in the Jim Henson film that are known for their rapid traveling speed and high intelligence. Stunningly sculpted, this fascinating rendering of Kira atop a Landstrider stands 16" tall, is crafted from polyresin, and comes in a thematic display box.*
New York, 2010. 1st edition thus. Hardback.
A deluxe collector's edition of the million copy classic }Faeries{. Includes 16 pages of new art, 8 frameable collector's prints, a fold-out poster of the book cover and a new foreword and original essays on the influence of this seminal title. *
The sequel to Faeries, again beautifully illustrated with new material by Froud. First half of the book deals with the good faeries, turn the book over and you get the bad ones. Hardback.*
Abrams, 2010. 1st edition. Hardback (no dustjacket issued).
International best-selling artist Brian Froud and NY TIMES best-selling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular, interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie. Paper mechanics, pop-ups, windows, insets, cut-outs, hidden messages, magical signs, reflective mirrors and more abound. A wonderful cross-over title in the image of Dragonology. *