The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins

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Summary: If only there'd been a Cottington in "Labyrinth"....
Review: ...Then this would be an ideal addition to the "Cottington Archive" series of books Including the Pressed Fairy Book, Pressed Fairly Journal, and Strange Stains & Mysterious Smells (all with co-conspirator and Monty Python alumnus Terry Jones) and Froud's solo contribution the Fairy Album. Like Strange Stains, the Goblin Companion offers whimsical Froud art accompanied by short comedic blurbs by Terry Jones, with these particular vignettes suggesting that the Goblin world, while distinct from our own, offers a humorous reflection of "Ungoblin" society through its depictions of goblin religion, politics, sports, and cooking. If you're a fan of the earlier books in the Cottington series, Monty Python, or the Labyrinth movie, The Goblin Companion will provide ample giggling and be a welcome addition to your library.

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Summary: If only there'd been a Cottington in "Labyrinth"....
Review: ...Then this would be an ideal addition to the "Cottington Archive" series of books Including the Pressed Fairy Book, Pressed Fairly Journal, and Strange Stains & Mysterious Smells (all with co-conspirator and Monty Python alumnus Terry Jones) and Froud's solo contribution the Fairy Album. Like Strange Stains, the Goblin Companion offers whimsical Froud art accompanied by short comedic blurbs by Terry Jones, with these particular vignettes suggesting that the Goblin world, while distinct from our own, offers a humorous reflection of "Ungoblin" society through its depictions of goblin religion, politics, sports, and cooking. If you're a fan of the earlier books in the Cottington series, Monty Python, or the Labyrinth movie, The Goblin Companion will provide ample giggling and be a welcome addition to your library.

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Summary: Great book, but rather odd...
Review: A splendid blend of hilarious text and even-more-hilarious art, The Goblin Companion is great for the accomplished goblinologist, on for the dedicated fan of the movie Labyrinth.

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Summary: Another awesome accomplishment Brian!!!
Review: I discovered this book at a small store in England, and instantly fell in love. On the plane back here, I read the whole thing twice. It is very interesting and often funny!! If you loved Good Faeries/Bad Faeries (or vice versa) you'll LOVE this book!!

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Summary: Another awesome accomplishment Brian!!!
Review: I recently got this book for Christmas and I was lucky enough to recieve a first edition that was unread and I was thrilled with it's content as was I with Froud's other books. This book contains very interesting stories of many goblinish beings, and most of them with Froud's sense of humor which bring them them to life. Needless to say, this book is another great book by Froud and will be put with all my other books on my Brian Froud shrine!

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Summary: AS usual froud pleases with another great book
Review: I recently got this book for Christmas and I was lucky enough to recieve a first edition that was unread and I was thrilled with it's content as was I with Froud's other books. This book contains very interesting stories of many goblinish beings, and most of them with Froud's sense of humor which bring them them to life. Needless to say, this book is another great book by Froud and will be put with all my other books on my Brian Froud shrine!

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Summary: Interesting book, but not Froud's best
Review: Like Brian Froud's other book, Faeries, The Goblin Companion is written like a field guide. This time, however, it is limited to the goblins, and it is written more in terms of short stories and interesting tidbits then an actual "field guide." Don't expect the breathtaking paintings and art found in the faeries books--the Goblin Companion is mainly full of quick sketches and gritty ink-and-watercolor drawings. It's a fun, whimsical picture book, but it's mostly just something to buy if you are either obsessed with goblins (like myself) or with Brian Froud. Otherwise, it is mediocre and gets boring quickly.

Interesting Note: Although this book doesn't make any mention of the film anywhere, all of the art for The Goblin Companion is basically concept art for the movie Labyrinth. Look carefully and you will see many of the goblins he sketches and writes about brought to life in the movie.

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Summary: A great behind the scenes look at Labyrinth
Review: Once again Brian Froud uses his imense talent to bring fantasy to life in an always humorous way. The book has the look of a field guide with sketches and spilled ink over the pages. a wonderful book from the illustrator of Faeries.