When a small, impossibly ancient, earthenware pot was first discovered in remote Olduvai Gorge its significance was such that it was promptly ignored and abandoned. Luckily it was later discovered and destroyed by Brian Froud. However before its destruction Mr Froud was able to discover a message hidden within this pot. And when that message was eventually deciphered he began a journey that would lead to the greatest goblin related discovery in history.

The Labyrinth, created by a goblin king, was built as a refuge to goblins from those in the world not of goblinkind. Over the years the Labyrinth has become one of the only places in the world where goblins can be found, however until now little has ever been known of their daily lives let alone their appearances. But when one goblin artist decided to thrown down his images of goblins, images that were later enhanced or butchered depending on who you talk to, finally the world was introduced to the goblins of Labyrinth.

The Goblins Of Labyrinth is a unique look at a species that has eluded, beguiled, teased, tormented and terrorised many a human over the course of history, a time honoured goblin pastime that is still alive and well today. There is much to read, see and ponder within these pages, the least of which not being the story, and goblins, behind the well known movie Labyrinth. Aside from this however there are plenty of legends, tales and poems, not to mention recipes, games, philosophies and sacred days to uncover. All in all a very beautifully presented book of not so beautiful beasts. ( )

Obviously not too intensive of a read, but it is very silly and very fun and my GOD are the illustrations beautiful! Brian Froud has always had a wonderful knack for illustrating the best goblins, fairies, and other magical creations and this book is no exception. Nearly all of the goblins shown in this book you can find in the movie. Terry Jones does a great job of writing about each of the goblins and shedding some light on their histories and quirks. For example, Agnes (a scavenging goblin - you know the one in the dump) "is capable of collecting and carrying seventy times her own weight in discarded economic theories and abandoned political objectives. The empty promises, hollow opinions and worthless political statements are all snapped up by this voracious creature." A wonderful witty treat for fans of Jim Henson, Brian Froud, and of course, Labyrinth! ( )

Froud continues to take us on his creative journey with his follow-up book to Good Fairies/Bad Fairies. This book is an over-sized art book detailing sketches and descriptions of some of Europe's most fascinating and mischievous mythological creature...the Goblin. The title of the book is almost an allusion to the nature of the Goblin...Labyrinth. The word conjures images of riddles, difficulty, questing, and simple complexity. The art will inspire the imagination and keep Froud as a master of fantasy art. ( )

First ever movie I saw that was fantastic and I was hooked. I bought that book when I saw it. I love it's sketches and the stories of the goblins that live in its pages. ( )

Huge and gorgeous book that compiles sketches and descriptions of the goblins of the Labyrinth along with many magnificent two page paintings, this is a treat to look at! The new afterward by Brian Froud gives a quick, but interesting insight on how the movie came about. Charming! ( )