The Goblins of Labyrinth [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

Brian Froud (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

In 1986, the magical fantasy movie Labyrinth introduced the world to a set of unforgettable goblins from the minds of Jim Henson and Brian Froud. Not only has the film become a classic with a huge cult following, but Brian Froud’s long out- of-print book about the malevolent and cantankerous goblins—packed with his brilliant drawings and paintings—has achieved similar cult status.

Now Abrams is proudly reissuing The Goblins of Labyrinth in a brand-new 20th Anniversary Edition. With even more artwork than the original and a new afterword from Brian Froud, this mesmerizing work, like Froud’s The World of The Dark Crystal, is a must-have for collectors and Brian Froud fans everywhere.

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About the Author

Brian Froud has created some of the most breathtaking mythic artwork of our time. His numerous awards include a Hugo for Best Original Artwork. In addition to the million-copy international bestseller Faeries (with Alan Lee), Froud’s books include such soaring works of the imagination as The World of The Dark Crystal, The Runes of Elfland, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album. He lives in England.

Terry Jones is the author of the screenplay for Labyrinth, and is perhaps best-known as a member of British comedy team Monty Python.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 20th Anniversary edition edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810970554
• ISBN-13: 978-0810970557
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing artwork, February 14, 2008

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urindar (Barcelona, Europe) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Goblins of Labyrinth (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my girlfriend, that loved it when she was little, but lost the book in a moving.

This book is really charming and very imaginative. The explanations and names of the creatures are very amusing, the illustrations are amazing, and the talent of the author shows.

However, it is more a goblin catalog than a fantasy book or novel, so be sure of what you are buying. It is an artbook, not a tale or a novel. It can be enjoyed anyway by young and old, I think, but it is what it is.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reprint with good extra material !, November 15, 2006

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SF-Expert (Nürnberg) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Goblins of Labyrinth (Hardcover)

As an owner of the original 1986 print I was very pleased with this reprint. The paper is strong and the printing looks very good.
At the end there are a few new extra pages with some interesting never before seen concepts by Mr. Froud.
I wish there will be a Making of photo book someday, but as for now this is the must own book for LABYRINTH fans.
Oh, and forget the RETURN TO THE LABYRINTH Manga...please! ;-)

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Loved this movie I expected more from this book, February 9, 2007

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J. E. Krummert "Student Potter" (Bay Village, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Goblins of Labyrinth (Hardcover)

I remember when Labyrinth first came out I watched it over and over. I thought this book would delve into the world of Labyrinth in detail. No such luck. It's nice and I love Brian Froud's drawings but not as great as I hoped.