Vintage book faeries brian froud and alan lee 1978

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Faeries not good by brian froud, first edition, 1978. Rarely have research and artistry combined to produce such a masterpiece collectors 1978 first edition, first printing hardcover book faeries. Jan 4, 2014 vintage book faeries brian froud and alan lee 1978 by besom. When it came out in 1978, the book proclaimed its inability to provide an accurate taxonomy of the various kinds of fairy. Faeries by froud, brian and alan lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The general public who arent familiar with faery lore tend to think about pretty girls with wings in dresses when they this book.

Faeries brian froud alan lee first british edition 1978 hc good condition. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Brian froud is an artist, author, designer, and faery authority. As a child, i spent hours looking at brian froud and alan lees. Good faeries bad faeries by brian froud, hardcover. Vintage book faeries brian froud and alan lee 1978. Alan lee brian froud dark fantasy fantasy art art zombie estilo dark celtic mythology arte horror art plastique sixotwoisthelife. Alan lee, brian froud faeries, 1978 rare first edition.

Faeries by brian froud faeries by brian froud is unique among any books ive ever read. Brian froud books list of books by author brian froud. Faeries is a 1981 animated special that appeared on cbs in the united states. Faeries, abrams, 1978, first edition, fine in like full color pictorial dustwrapper with wonderful illustrations by brian froud and alan lee, 185 in total with 147 of. Your choice of one original vintage brian froud 1978 bantam press note card. Faeries hardcover book brian froud alan lee 1st edition 1978 dj gnomes giants. Vintage book faeries brian froud and alan lee 1978 fairies. This book faeries was released in the 70s in a time life fantasy series and is an absolute must for any faerie collector. Faeries, abrams, 1978, first edition, fine in like full color pictorial dustwrapper with wonderful illustrations by brian froud and alan lee, 185 in total with 147 of these in color. The book is not only filled with amazing and fantastical art but the authors describe and retell all kinds of old faerie stories from europe. First edition once upon a time fantasy art david larkin 44 color plates froud. He created all of the creatures in the dark crystal movie.

Brian froud is the penultimate fantasy artist of our time. Faeriesbrian froudalan lee first british edition 1978 hc. Ill be honestly surprised if the faerie handbook doesnt end up having the same impact and influence as froud and lee s faeries did all those years ago. Brian froud has 29 books on goodreads with 287150 ratings. Brian froud has 29 books on goodreads with 290389 ratings. Find great deals on ebay for faeries book brian froud. Fairies presented and illustrated by brian froud and alan lee ebay. Clean interior, save for gift inscription to front end.

Formerly the copy of hugo winner george laskowski, jr. December 12, 1978, tuesday, what happened on 12121978. The book is part reference manual, part artist sketchbook, part short story compendium, and some would dare say, part anthropological fieldguide. The pictures are terrific, and the text is a fun read as well. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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.

Faeries isnt a book that can be neatly tucked into a tidy description. Siegfried hands the drinking horn back to gutrune and gazes at. He is the author of lady cottingtons pressed fairy book, good faeries bad faeries, the faeries oracle, brian froud s goblins. Faeries not good by brian froud, first edition, 1978 abebooks. A piece of artwork by brian froud, a fantasy illustrator whose work heavily inspired the creatures in both the dark crystal and labyrinth. An illustration for the poem goblin market by brian froud, from the book faeries, by brian froud and alan lee. Invasion of the body snatchers, directed by philip kaufman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978 while faeries by brian froud and alan lee was one of the best selling books. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

Cover is slightly worn and spine is slightly discolored. Brian froud born 1947 is an english fantasy illustrator. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Brian froud is an awardwinning illustrator and author. December 02, 1978, saturday, what happened on 1221978. I eventually gave it to my little nephews and it still holds up as a cool little popup book and introduction to the works of brian froud designer of many of the creatures in labyrinth and the dark crystal among other creations and the world of faeries. His books include the bestseller seller faeries, with alan lee, lady cottingtons pressed faery book, and strange stains and. It is based on the book faeries, described and illustrated by brian froud and alan lee, directed by lee mishkin with animation. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging.

The deer hunter, directed by michael cimino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978 while faeries by brian froud and alan lee was one of the best selling books. Froud, who celebrates his birthday today, is a noted english fantasy illustrator who is perhaps best known for his concept designs for the films. 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. Faeries brian froud, alan lee, davis larkin vintage books. He is most widely known for his 1978 book faeries with alan lee, and as the conceptual designer of the. I picked up a copy of this book a month or so ago mainly for the nostalgia factor, it was one my mother had given me way back when. See more ideas about brian froud, faeries and fantasy art. Autographed diary of a wimpy kid wrecking ball book poster bookmark countdown. Faeries by brian froud and alan lee 1979, paperback for. Faeries by brian froud meet your next favorite book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.