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.
| # | 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.