– Customer review on 01/07/2011

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.

– Customer review on 14/01/2009

The Labyrinth, a really amazing tail of a young girl named Sarah who is caught up in a life full of fantasy and Shakespeare wishes her baby brother (Toby) away to the goblin city because she is sick of Toby - who she feels is ruining her life, her step mother always making her baby set and also Toby always having her most cherished possessions given to him by her step mother. One night in particular her parents leave her and Toby and he disappears. Soon after she receives a visit from "the Goblin King" and she has only 24 hours to find her baby brother in a Labyrinth - if she fails he will become the Goblin Kings FOREVER.
This is a beautiful story GREAT FOR ALL AGES. Great book for the kids to cherish and fall in love with. I grew up with the film from the 80's with David Bowie and it is absolutely my favorite film still today.
This book has beautiful illustrations by Brian Froud and the script is written by Jim Henson.