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The Dark Crystal

by Brian Froud

9 books Started 1982 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The The Dark Crystal is a Fantasy series by Brian Froud, made up of 9 books published between 1982 and 2023. It begins with The World of The Dark Crystal (Short Story) (1982), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is 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), spanning 41 years of storytelling.

9books
41years active
3decades
~5.1yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The World of The Dark Crystal (Short Story) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Making of the Dark Crystal (Short Story) ( By: Christopher Finch) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
3 Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 1 (Short Story) ( With: Alex Sheikman, Lizzy John, Brian Holguin) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 2 (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Dark Crystal ( By: Jim Henson) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 3 (Short Story) ( With: Matthew Dow Smith, Jim Henson) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Artist Tribute (Short Story) ( With: Jim Henson) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure (Short Story) ( By: Jim Henson, Ann Marcellino) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
9 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)Latest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Dark Crystal series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Dark Crystal series?

Start with The World of The Dark Crystal (Short Story) (1982), the first book in the The Dark Crystal series by Brian Froud. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Dark Crystal series?

There are 9 books in the The Dark Crystal series by Brian Froud, published between 1982 and 2023.

What is the first book in the The Dark Crystal series?

The first book in the The Dark Crystal series is The World of The Dark Crystal (Short Story), published in 1982 by Brian Froud.

What is the latest book in the The Dark Crystal series?

The most recent book in the The Dark Crystal series is 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) by 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.

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