The Dark Crystal Bestiary

The Dark Crystal Bestiary

Author: Adam Cesare

Publisher: Insight Editions

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1683838211

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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: Bestiary Creatures Softcover Notebook

The Dark Crystal: Bestiary Creatures Softcover Notebook

Author: Insight Editions

Publisher: Insights

Published: 2021-01-19

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781647223328

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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.


The Creature in the Crystal

The Creature in the Crystal

Author: J. A. Darke

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1496564332

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Even in tenth grade Val is still somewhat fascinated by anything to do with the supernatural, so when her "weird" cousin Veronica comes for the long weekend with a unique Ouija board, a bag of crystals, and a book of spells, Val is tempted--but when the nightmares start she begins to fear that Ronnie's love of the occult has woken up something dangerous.


The World of The Dark Crystal

The World of The Dark Crystal

Author: J.J. Llewellyn

Publisher: Insight Editions

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781683838593

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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.


Jim Henson's Dark Crystal Tales

Jim Henson's Dark Crystal Tales

Author: Cory Godbey

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1608868451

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Join Jen, Kira, and Fizzgig from Jim Henson's beloved cult-classic film The Dark Crystal before their fateful meeting. Here, they each embark on new side-adventures that will transform the life of one little bird after the cruel Skeksis set forth a series of events that ripple across the land.


The Dark Crystal Bestiary

The Dark Crystal Bestiary

Author: Adam Cesare Blomquist

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781789096200

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The Dark Crystal Bestiary is the definitive in-depth exploration of the flora and fauna found in the world of Thra. Created by Jim Henson for his 1982 puppet masterpiece, Thra is a remarkable realm in which all living things are connected and the lines between animal, vegetable, and mineral are blurred--rocks can sing and trees can walk! For the first time, this deluxe volume delves into the many creatures, plants, and beings created for the Dark Crystal universe, from the original film through to the expanded universe of novels and comics, and Netflix's TV series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Filled with beautiful illustrations of the many specimens, each accompanied by in-world commentary on their unique biology, The Dark Crystal Bestiary is the ultimate guide to the world of Thra and its inhabitants.


Song of the Dark Crystal #2

Song of the Dark Crystal #2

Author: J. M. Lee

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0593095375

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Before you watch the upcoming Netflix series, read the original novels from J. M. Lee (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) that intertwine with the events of the series. Kylan of Sami Thicket is a skilled song teller, but singing the tales of long-gone heroes won’t help his friends as they journey into dangerous, unknown lands. After uncovering the betrayal of the Skeksis Lords, he and his friend Naia are on the run, pursued by the Skeksis’s underlings and outcast even among their fellow Gelfling. But Kylan knows the truth must be told, no matter how difficult the telling. Maybe there’s use for a song teller after all . . . Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal is one of the most beloved and enduring fantasy stories of the past thirty years. This series of young adult novels will both please the diehard fans and bring new fans in to the world of The Dark Crystal.


The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Author: Daniel Wallace

Publisher: Insight Editions

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1683837835

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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.


Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 1

Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal Vol. 1

Author: Simon Spurrier

Publisher: Boom! Studios

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1613986637

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In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, return to the world of Thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Discover an all-new race of creatures called Firelings that live in a realm near the planet's core, based on official character designs by Brian Froud. Years have passed since the events of the original film, and though Jen and Kira have ruled Thra as King and Queen, bringing Gelfling back to the land, they have become distracted by power and can no longer feel or see the needs of the world the way they once did. Thurma is a young Fireling tasked with stealing a shard of the Dark Crystal to restore power to her realm. Along the way she'll befriend the young Gelfling Kensho, bring back the Skeksis and Mystics, and embark on one incredible adventure.


Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths: The Complete Collection

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths: The Complete Collection

Author: Jim Henson

Publisher: Archaia

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684154449

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The complete prequel trilogy to Jim Henson’s cult classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal, with a story by the film’s original concept designer, Brian Froud. Brian Froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film The Dark Crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this official prequel trilogy to the cult-classic film. Collected for the first time in one oversized edition, this series reveals the definitive origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelfling, and the Dark Crystal itself while introducing all new characters in an epic spanning thousands of years. Written by Brian Holguin (Spawn: Origins), Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), and Matthew Dow Smith (Doctor Who), and lushly illustrated by Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Lizzy John (Fraggle Rock), Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths is a breathtaking return to the fantasy world that has captivated audiences for over thirty years.