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Trolls ■

By B R I A n A n d W E n dy F R o u d

Opens a new realm in the faerie worlds of famed artists Brian and Wendy Froud s e lling points ■ Stunningly vivid images bring the world of trolls to life ■ Trolls figure in storytelling and fantasy from early fables to the

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books of J.R.R. Tolkien ■ The Frouds have created some of the most famous fantasy images of our time ■ The Frouds’ fan base is huge, and they appear regularly at Faerie Festivals and Comic-Cons

s pecifications 144 color illustrations 144 pages, 11 × 13" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: World PUB MONTH: SEPtEMBEr FANtASy

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ISBN 978-1-4197-0438-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-0438-3 US $35.00 CAN $40.00

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ot since Brian Froud’s conceptual design work with Jim Henson on the classic films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth

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has he created a faerie world with such imagination, dimension,

depth, and detail. Trolls features new and classic work by both Brian and his wife, Wendy, woven together along with artifacts and symbols of the natural world to create a fascinating revelation about the world of trolls. The book explores trolls and troll culture, revealing their philosophies, their home life, and their world attitudes through their tales, mythology, and archaeology. Trolls affirms that trolls are real, that they have lived and are living now. The texture of the world and the deeply immersive, cinematic images will appeal to the legions of fantasy—and Froud—fans. Brian Froud has created some of the most respected and highly acknowledged mythic artwork of our time. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork. Wendy Froud is an American (born in Detroit) who is a doll artist, sculptor, and puppetmaker, best known for her work creating creatures for the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, as well as her work on the Star Wars series, for which she was the fabricator of Yoda. The Frouds live in Devon, England.

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