Discover the secrets of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the delightfully magical and fantastically impressive new Netflix prequel series from the Jim Henson Company, with Insight Editions' "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Inside the Epic Return to Thra." If you enjoyed the series and the behind-the-scenes documentary, this sounds like a perfect companion to the ongoing phenomenon. And while you can pre-order the new book at the link above, we have some exclusive spreads from the tome to share with you today!

Set many years before the events of The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson’s classic 1982 movie, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all-new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Revealing the incredible creative process behind the new series, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Inside the Epic Return to Thra" is an all-access look at the show’s journey to the screen that details how prolific producer Lisa Henson and visionary director Louis Letterier, along with legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and the world-renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, brought Thra and its characters to life with a team of artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film.

Filled with exclusive cast and crew interviews, concept art, set photography, puppet designs, and more, this is the definitive exploration of The Jim Henson Company’s epic return to Thra. Take a peek between the covers here:

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About the Author:

Daniel Wallace is the author or coauthor of more than two dozen books, including The Joker, The Jedi Path, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman, DC Comics Year by Year, The Marvel Encyclopedia, and the New York Times best-selling Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters.

About the Illustrator:

For more than 30 years, Brian Froud’s significant accomplishments have defined a genre and spanned every aspect of modern media. Froud has sold over eight million books worldwide, designed two award-winning, landmark feature films (The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth), and won numerous international awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork. His work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the world, and his paintings reside in many private and public collections. Froud lives in Devon, England, with his wife, internationally acclaimed doll maker Wendy Froud.

"The World of The Dark Crystal"

Additionally, the canonical classic "The World of The Dark Crystal" (Insight Editions | October 2019 | $45.00) invites fans to delve into the creation and lore of the Jim Henson beloved masterpiece through the evocative illustrations of Brian Froud, concept designer on the original film.

Jim Henson’s 1982 classic The Dark Crystal introduced the world to the remarkable imagination of concept artist Brian Froud, who designed the film’s iconic characters, creatures, and locations. Following the success of the film, Henson and Froud collaborated on "The World of The Dark Crystal", a unique book that showcases the gorgeous conceptual artwork created for the film and delves into the lore that underpins Thra, the magical world at the heart of Henson’s story.

Now, for the first time in over 15 years, "The World of The Dark Crystal" is back in print, featuring an abundance of striking art and including all the bonus material from the 2003 collector’s edition—a fascinating essay by Froud on the creative process of making the film and a facsimile of a booklet Froud and Henson presented to the film’s early financial backers. Beautiful, imaginative, and powerful, "The World of The Dark Crystal" celebrates a landmark fantasy film that continues to win new fans more than three decades after its release.

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