Brian Froud’s Faerielands Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Wild Wood |
1994 |
Buy |
| Something Rich and Strange |
1994 |
Buy |
Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Goblins of Labyrinth |
1986 |
Buy |
| Trolls |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins |
1996 |
Buy |
Lady Cottington Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album |
2002 |
Buy |
| Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Letters |
2005 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Good Faeries Bad Faeries |
1998 |
Buy |
| Goblins! |
2004 |
Buy |
| Brian Froud’s World of Faerie |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Heart of Faerie Oracle |
2010 |
Buy |
| Brian Froud’s Faeries’ Tales |
2014 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Faeries |
1978 |
Buy |
| The Faeries’ Oracle |
2000 |
Buy |
The Dark Crystal Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Сянката на тъмния кристал |
2016 |
N/A |
| The Making of the Dark Crystal |
1983 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 2 |
2012 |
Buy |
| The World of The Dark Crystal |
1982 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 1 |
2011 |
Buy |
| Flames of the Dark Crystal |
2019 |
N/A |
| The Dark Crystal |
2014 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 3 |
2015 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Artist Tribute |
2018 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure |
2018 |
Buy |
| Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Creation Myths:: The Complete 40th Anniversary Collection HC |
2023 |
Buy |
Brian Froud is one of the most recognized fantasy artists in the world, best known for his detailed, whimsical depictions of faeries, goblins, and other mythical creatures. His collaboration with Jim Henson on The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986) brought his artistic vision to the screen and cemented his reputation as a master of fantasy design.
Beyond film work, Froud has published dozens of illustrated books exploring the world of faerie. His book Faeries (1978), created with Alan Lee, became a classic of fantasy illustration. Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Letters, Good Faeries Bad Faeries, and Brian Froud’s World of Faerie continued to expand his illustrated fairy mythology.
Froud’s art has influenced generations of fantasy artists and filmmakers. His books blend illustration with folklore, humor, and a deep personal mythology built up over decades of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Brian Froud written?
Brian Froud has written 25 books across six series.
What was Brian Froud's first book?
Brian Froud’s first book is Faeries, published in 1978.
What films has Brian Froud worked on?
Brian Froud was the conceptual designer for two Jim Henson films: The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). His creature and world designs defined the visual style of both films. He later contributed to the Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019).