The Dark Crystal Bestiary: The Definitive Guide to the Creatures of Thra (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Dark Crystal Book, Fantasy Art Book)
Language: English
Published by Insight Editions, 2020
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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- Title
- The Dark Crystal Bestiary: The Definitive Guide to the Creatures of Thra (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Dark Crystal Book, Fantasy Art Book)
- Author
- Cesare, Adam
- Publisher
- Insight Editions
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1683838211
- ISBN 13
- 9781683838210
- Illustrator
- Compiet, Iris
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
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.
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About the Author
For more than thirty years, Brian Froud's significant accomplishments have defined a genre and spanned every aspect of modern media. Froud has sold over eight million books worldwide, designed two award-winning, landmark feature films (The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth), and won numerous international awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork.
Iris Compiet is an award-winning artist from the Netherlands. She has worked for a wide range of international clients and contributed to gallery shows and art annuals. She is also the creator of the book Faeries of the Faultlines. Drawing inspiration from European folklore, mythology, fairy tales, and the world around her, she strives to open a gateway to the imagination to ignite it even further.
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