He is most widely known for his 1978 book faeries with alan lee, and as the conceptual designer of the films the dark crystal and labyrinth. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. He created all of the creatures in the dark crystal movie. May not include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. At the urging of ian ballantine the legendary american publisher, alan and brian created the book faeries, inspired by the dartmoor countryside. Insight editions sent me a copy of this book for the purposes of. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. All the fairy types are identified and pictured water fairies elves, gnomes, pixies, leprechauns, tree fairies, dryads, and more. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee deluxe edition. Faeries by brian froud, alan lee, paperback barnes. Brian froud is an artist and author who has created such bestselling books as good faeries bad faeries, lady cottingtons pressed faery book, and faeries. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Information on their favourite haunts, pastimes, and ways of life are drawn. See more ideas about alan lee, faeries and illustration.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Good faeries bad faeries by brian froud, hardcover. Nearly 200 extraordinary drawings and fullcolour paintings combine to produce a book which has stood the test of time since it was first published. The art book faeries, produced in collaboration with brian froud, was the basis of a 1981 animated feature of the same name. Long story short, brian froud is a wellknown and wellloved fantasy illustrator, and with the publication of the faeries oracle, he has lent his inspiring dra others might also know him for his costume design work on two of jim hensons films, the dark crystal 1982 and labyrinth 1986. Alan lee is an academy awardwinning movie conceptual designer and illustrator. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. The general public who arent familiar with faery lore tend to think about pretty girls with wings in dresses when they this book is, quite frankly, a masterpiece. Upon discovering froud s lavish and mysterious drawings in the book, once upon a time, and recognizing froud s complex and singular artistic vision of the faerie world inthe land of froud, jim henson chose froud, in 1978, to help him create a unique otherworld featurefilm which became known as. Froud and his artistic partner alan lee first came to public attention as faery experts with the publication of the illustrated book, faeries, in 1978. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this is a special edition featuring eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art by brian froud and alan lee. I was totally smiiten with its enchanting and charming content.
A quarter of a century after its initial publication and with well over a million copies in print worldwide, brian froud and alan lee s faeries is an unquestioned classic. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. Brian froud is an awardwinning illustrator, author, and faery authority. Faeries 25th anniversary edition by brian froud 200210. It is based on the book faeries, described and illustrated by brian froud and alan lee, directed by lee mishkin with animation direction by fred hellmich, and executive produced by thomas w. Theirs is a realm of wonder, joy and enchanted danger.
See more ideas about brian froud, faeries and fantasy art. The general public who arent familiar with faery lore tend to think about pretty girls with wings in dresses when they this book. For over 35 years, brian froud has been regarded as the preeminent faerie artist in the world and an authority on faeries and faerie lore. Brian froud s goblins 10 12 anniversary edition by brian froud. Deluxe collectors edition by brian froud, alan lee, et al.
Faeries and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now, froud and lee return to their most enduring and beloved work, in this deluxe anniversary edition. There is a small stain on the lower right hand corner that varies in shape through the book. Brian froud is an artist, author, designer, and faery authority. Fan art of faeries by brian froud and alan lee for fans of magical creatures 7836336. Brian froud s wife, wendy, was one of the artists responsible for the very beautiful if slightly dated dark crystal. Brian froud born 1947 is an english fantasy illustrator. The two artists who have created this book, alan lee and brian froud, have studied fairy history, myths, legends, and folklore, and embodied their findings in 185 paintings and drawings. Faeries book by brian froud half price books marketplace. See all books authored by brian froud, including faeries, and good faeries, bad faeries, and more on.
Faeries the 25th anniversary edition by brian froud and. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee 1979, paperback for. It has been through several editions since, including a twentyfifth anniversary issue, and the illustrations have for many become synonymous with representations of faery. He also served as the conceptual designer on jim hensons films the dark crystal and labyrinth. This is the most influential book i have ever read. The conceptual designer for jim hensons films, the dark crystal and labyrinth, he lives in devon, england.
Frouds thoughts on the existence of faeries and the way theyve touched and. Deluxe collectors edition by brian froud, alan lee. He is the author of lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries, the faeries oracle, brian froud s goblins. The amazingly talented brian froud and alan lee give us a much closer and realistic look into the world of faerie than what most people are used to from pop culture. It has been 25 years since brian froud and alan lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising faeriesa book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies.
Faeries by brian froud meet your next favorite book. Brian froud books list of books by author brian froud. It has been 25 years since brian froud and alan lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising faeries a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies. Faeries by brian froud illustrator, alan lee illustrator. He is the author of lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries, the faeries oracle, brian frouds goblins. His international bestselling book, faeries with fantasy and tolkien illustrator alan lee is considered a modern classic. Froud worked on the concept art, designing the films creatures and world in collaboration with jim henson. This book faeries was released in the 70s in a time life fantasy series and is an absolute must for any faerie collector. Lee has also worked as a conceptual designer on the films legend, erik the viking, king kong and the television miniseries merlin. A flight of fancy for readers of all ages, this book explores a whole new world charged with the wild beauty of creatures who do not live by human rules.
The dust jacket shows signs of corner and edge wear. The artists have also contributed new introductions. Alan worked as an illustrator in london until the mid1970s, when he moved to dartmoor with fellowartists marja lee kruyt to whom he was married for many years and brian froud. Brian froud for over 35 years, brian froud has been regarded as the preeminent faerie artist in the world and an authority on faeries and faerie lore. Faeries 25th anniversary edition by brian froud 20021029. Filled with amazing illustrations and stories of a world charged with wild beauty, faeries has literally changed the lives of countless readers whove found themselves. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee magical creatures fan. A quarter of a century after its initial publication and with well over a million copies in print worldwide, brian froud and alan lees faeries is an unquestioned classic.
Alan lee is responsible for those gorgeous watercolors, while brian froud does the kinetic sketches froud was also the illustrator of lady cottingtons book of pressed faeries a funny and darkly humored picture book. Faeries is a 1981 animated special that appeared on cbs in the united states. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. His books include the international bestsellers faeries, lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, lady cottingtons fairy album, and the faeries oracle. Brian froud is the penultimate fantasy artist of our time. Froud worked on the concept art, designing the films creatures and world in collaboration with jim henson the dark crystal. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable.
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