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English. Faeries is a 1981 animated television special that appeared on CBS in the United States. It is based on the 1978 book Faeries, described and illustrated by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. [3]
- Lee Mishkin
- Bobby Bennett
- English
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Feb 25, 1981 · 205. YOUR RATING. Rate. Animation Adventure Fantasy. The king of the faeries sends for a young hunter after his shadow escapes and threatens his kingdom. Director. Lee Mishkin. Writers. Brian Froud. Alan Lee. Christopher Gore. Stars. Hans Conried. Morgan Brittany. Craig Schaefer. See production info at IMDbPro. Add to Watchlist. 8 User reviews.
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- Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
- Lee Mishkin
- 1981-02-25
Faeries is a book written and illustrated by English artists Brian Froud and Alan Lee. An illustrated compendium of faerie mythology, legends and folklore, [3] the book explores the history, customs and habitat of faeries in the manner of a field guide, [4] complete with hand annotations.
- David Larkin
- November 1978
- English
Brian Froud (born 1947) is an English fantasy illustrator and conceptual designer. He is most widely known for his 1978 book Faeries with Alan Lee, and as the conceptual designer of the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Sep 1, 2020 · Faeries, goblins, trolls and sprites stare down from Brian's paintings on the walls, and cavort in the shape of magical dolls and sculptures created by Wendy. Brian was born in Hampshire, raised Kent, and studied at the Maidstone College of Art. His deep involvement with folklore and myth began during his student days, he says, when he came ...
In 1978 Brian Froud and Alan Lee put together an ensemble of drawings and paintings in which the world adored: Faeries was a great success, hitting the number four spot on the New York Times Best Seller List. Brian Froud's artistic techniques and wisdom of folklore caught the eyes of many, including Jim Henson (creator of the Muppets).
The film is a solid half-hour, but doesn't quite live up to its source material, the 1978 book Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Brian Froud designed the look of The Dark Crystal , Labyrinth , and Jim Henson's Storyteller .
