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Lavishly illustrated throughout, Faeries remains highly collectible among fantasy enthusiasts, art book collectors, and admirers of folklore and mythological illustration. The large-format presentation gives the artwork exceptional impact, making the book equally suitable as a visual reference, coffee-table volume, or collector’s piece.
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Faeries by Alan Lee and Brian Froud is one of the most influential and visually distinctive fantasy art books ever published, blending folklore, mythology, and imaginative illustration into a richly atmospheric exploration of the hidden world of faerie lore. Originally published in 1978 and issued in a 1979 Pan Macmillan edition, the book became an international bestseller and helped redefine modern fantasy illustration for an entire generation of readers and artists. Presented as a kind of illustrated field guide to faeries and magical beings, the volume combines detailed artwork with fictional observations, annotations, legends, and folklore-inspired commentary.
The extraordinary appeal of Faeries lies in the collaboration between Alan Lee and Brian Froud, whose contrasting yet complementary artistic styles create a deeply immersive visual world. Their illustrations range from whimsical woodland creatures and ethereal beings to darker, more unsettling interpretations drawn from European myth and rural superstition. The book’s textured imagery and intricate detail would go on to influence fantasy cinema, illustration, role-playing games, and modern faerie art for decades. Both artists later became internationally celebrated figures, with Brian Froud contributing conceptual design work to films such as The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, while Alan Lee became renowned for his illustrations connected to J.R.R. Tolkien’s works.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, Faeries remains highly collectible among fantasy enthusiasts, art book collectors, and admirers of folklore and mythological illustration. The large-format presentation gives the artwork exceptional impact, making the book equally suitable as a visual reference, coffee-table volume, or collector’s piece. Decades after publication, the book continues to attract devoted readers and artists inspired by its dreamlike atmosphere and imaginative reinterpretation of traditional faerie mythology. Its enduring popularity and artistic influence have secured Faeries a lasting place among the classic illustrated fantasy books of the twentieth century.
Condition: Plastic covered. Prior ownership inscription. Light wear and foxing.
