Brian Froud
Brian Froud (born 1947) is an English fantasy illustrator and conceptual designer. He is best known for his work on the films "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth," for which he designed the creatures and sets. Froud has also illustrated numerous books, including his own "Faeries" and "Goblins," and has created artwork for postage stamps, album covers, and video games. Froud's work is characterized by its whimsical and ethereal style, which often incorporates elements of folklore and myth. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Saturn Award for Best Costume Design for "The Dark Crystal" and the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork for "Faeries." Froud's illustrations have been exhibited in galleries around the world and his work has been praised for its originality and imagination.
Book Series by Brian Froud
Brian Froud's Faerielands Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Wild Wood ( With: Charles de Lint) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Something Rich and Strange ( With: Patricia A. McKillip) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
The Dark Crystal Series
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 1 (Short Story) ( With: Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John, Brian Holguin)
2011
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 2 (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson)
2012
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 3 (Short Story) ( With: Matthew Dow Smith, Jim Henson)
2015
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson, Ann Marcellino)
2018
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths:: The Complete 40th Anniversary Collection HC (Short Story) ( By: Alex Sheikman, Joshua Dysart, Matthew Dow Smith, Brian Holguin)
2023
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The World of The Dark Crystal (Short Story) | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Making of the Dark Crystal (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Finch) | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 1 (Short Story) ( With: Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John, Brian Holguin) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 2 (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Dark Crystal ( By: Jim Henson) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 3 (Short Story) ( With: Matthew Dow Smith, Jim Henson) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Artist Tribute (Short Story) ( With: Jim Henson) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson, Ann Marcellino) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths:: The Complete 40th Anniversary Collection HC (Short Story) ( By: Alex Sheikman, Joshua Dysart, Matthew Dow Smith, Brian Holguin) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Lady Cottington Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Cottington's Fairy Album (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Letters (Short Story) ( By: Ari Berk) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Brian Froud Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Faeries ( With: Alan Lee) | 1978 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Faeries' Oracle ( With: Jessica Macbeth) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Brian Froud Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Goblins of Labyrinth | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trolls (Short Story) ( With: Wendy Froud) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
Brian Froud Non-Fiction Books
Goblins! A Survival Guide and Fiasco in Four Parts (Short Story) ( With: Ari Berk)
2004
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Good Faeries Bad Faeries ( With: Terry Windling) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Goblins! A Survival Guide and Fiasco in Four Parts (Short Story) ( With: Ari Berk) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brian Froud's World of Faerie ( With: Ari Berk) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heart of Faerie Oracle ( With: Robert Gould, Wendy Froud) | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| How to See Faeries (Short Story) ( With: John Matthews) | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Brian Froud's Faeries' Tales (Short Story) ( With: Wendy Froud) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
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