The Dark Crystal Bestiary
Title | The Dark Crystal Bestiary PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Cesare |
Publisher | Insight Editions |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2020-10-13 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1683838211 |
Discover the wild and wonderful creatures of Thra in this guide to the flora and fauna of the Dark Crystal universe featuring remarkable original illustrations. In a world where rocks talk and trees dispense wisdom from across the ages, anything is possible. The Dark Crystal Bestiary is a comprehensive volume that catalogs the many lifeforms of Thra’s unique ecosystem. Drawing from all aspects of the Dark Crystal saga’s universe, this book is visually dazzling and filled with enthralling information about all of Thra’s lifeforms, making it the definitive guide to a world of wonders. • Own the most comprehensive guide to the Dark Crystal universe: This book showcases fauna from all corners of Thra, from the vile Skeksis and their noble counterparts, the Mystics, to a whole cornucopia of amazing creatures and critters, including Landstriders, Garthim, Peeper Beetles, Fizzgigs, Pluff’m, and many more fan favorites. • Over 200 fantasy illustrations: Featuring all-new illustrations by Iris Compiet, a protégé of the original Dark Crystal concept artist, Brian Froud, this book will show you the world of Thra as you’ve never seen it before. • Learn about the world of Thra: The Dark Crystal Bestiary is packed with lore, drawing information from the original film, the hit Netflix show The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, comic books, and novels. • An epic addition to your home library: Great for fantasy lovers, The Dark Crystal Bestiary will be a perfect addition to your bookshelf or coffee table.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Title | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Wallace |
Publisher | Insight Editions |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2019-11-12 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1683837835 |
Explore the creation of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Netflix’s highly-anticipated new prequel series from The Jim Henson Company, with this all-access look at the show’s journey to the screen. Delving into the incredible creative process behind the series, this deluxe volume reveals how Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and director Louis Leterrier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film. Filled with exclusive interviews with the creative forces behind the show, plus concept art, set photography, puppet designs, and more, this is the definitive exploration of The Jim Henson Company’s epic return to Thra.
The World of The Dark Crystal
Title | The World of The Dark Crystal PDF eBook |
Author | J.J. Llewellyn |
Publisher | Insight Editions |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-01-07 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9781683838593 |
The World of The Dark Crystal invites fans to delve into the creation and lore of the Jim Henson classic through the evocative illustrations of Brian Froud, concept designer on the original film. Since its original release in 1982, Jim Henson’s brilliant film The Dark Crystal has gone on to become a beloved cult classic. The World of Dark Crystal—the original companion art book to the film—was created by Henson and internationally renowned artist Brian Froud to showcase the gorgeous conceptual artwork created for the film and delve deeper into the lore that underpins Thra, the magical world at the heart of the film. Now, for the first time in over a decade, The World of Dark Crystal is back in print, featuring an abundance of striking art and all of the bonus material from the 2003 Collector’s Edition. Also included in this exclusive volume is a fascinating essay by Froud on the creative process behind the making of the film and a facsimile of a booklet presented to the film’s early backers—a gorgeous overview of the story so rare only a few original copies exist. Beautiful, imaginative, and powerful, The World of The Dark Crystal celebrates the landmark fantasy film that continues to win new fans more than three decades after its release.
The Dark Crystal: Bestiary Creatures Softcover Notebook
Title | The Dark Crystal: Bestiary Creatures Softcover Notebook PDF eBook |
Author | Insight Editions |
Publisher | Insights |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2021-01-19 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9781647223328 |
Journal, take notes, and get creative with this softcover notebook featuring gorgeous illustrations of creatures from Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. Jim Henson’s puppet masterpiece, The Dark Crystal, is a fantasy classic. Now, fans can enjoy this softcover notebook featuring delightful original art from the book The Dark Crystal Bestiary. This notebook features 240 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, and an elastic band.
Faeries of the Faultlines
Title | Faeries of the Faultlines PDF eBook |
Author | Iris Compiet |
Publisher | Eye of Newt Books |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2021-06-21 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781777081720 |
Let me tell you about Faeries, let me take you away on a journey, an adventure. The Faultlines is an ancient name given to those places where the veil between this world and the Other is thinnest. It is the place where faeries dwell, creatures creep, and magic oozes through the cracks. Recently the Faultlines have been stirring, opening up to all who wish to see, and to all who dare to venture... Faeries of the Faultlines was an instant Kickstarter success in 2017, and this edited, expanded edition includes the complete original documentation from the greenmen to mermaids, with expanded sections and many more faeries to meet! "Iris Compiet's work is an astonishing and masterful revelation of the Faery Realms. She is an artist who, with stunning alacrity, reveals the fleeting personalities of the normally unseen." --Brian Froud "Iris summons and draws upon the forces that are necessary in giving life to such creatures--imagination, an intelligent curiosity, and a relentless energy. The Faeries are lucky to have her!" --Alan Lee "I have known Iris for many years. I have watched her find her voice. I am enchanted by her vision." --John Howe
Flames of the Dark Crystal #4
Title | Flames of the Dark Crystal #4 PDF eBook |
Author | J. M. Lee |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 330 |
Release | 2019-08-27 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0399539891 |
Before you watch the upcoming Netflix series (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), read these original novels from J. M. Lee that tie into the events of the series. Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal #4 is the fourth book in a series of original young adult novels set in the world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
Aughra's Wisdom of Thra
Title | Aughra's Wisdom of Thra PDF eBook |
Author | J. M. Lee |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 19 |
Release | 2019-11-12 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0593223381 |
Fans of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will treasure moments spent with the all-knowing Aughra in this magical gift book illustrated by Cory Godbey. Doesn't everyone get their advice from a feisty three-and-a-half-foot creature with ram horns, a detachable eye, and unlocked secrets to an entire fantasy universe? Allow Aughra to guide you with wisdom beyond this realm and advice only she can give.