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The list below is a reference for collectors of Dark
Crystal merchandise.
Most of the items listed here are not
for sale, (unless obviously marked as such).
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Author: Froud, Brian.
Title: The World of the Dark Crystal
illustrations by Brian Froud;
text by J.J. Llewellyn;
designed and edited by Rupert
Brown; photography by John
Lawrence-Jones.
Edition: 1st ed.
Published: New York: Henson Organization
Pub./Knopf, Distributed by
Random House, 1982.
Description: 128 p.: col. ill.; 33 cm.
ISBN: 0394712803 (Knopf: pbk.): $14.95
0394521684 (Knopf)
Subjects: Froud, Brian.
Fantasy in art.
Other authors: Llewellyn, J. J.
Brown, Rupert.
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Author: Finch, Christopher. Title: The making of the Dark crystal: creating a unique film text by Christopher Finch. Edition: 1st ed. Published: New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1983. Description: 96 p.: ill. (some col.); 30 cm. ISBN: 003063332X (pbk.): $10.95 Notes: "An Owl book." |
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AUTHOR: Smith, A.C.H. (Anthony Charles H.)
TITLE: The dark crystal
PLACE: London
PUBLISHER: Futura
YEAR: 1982
PUB TYPE: Book
FORMAT: 176, [8] p. of plates:
col. ill.; 18 cm.
ISBN: 0708822312 (pbk)
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Author: Bass, Donna.
Title: The Tale of The Dark Crystal
text by Donna Bass
illustrated by Bruce McNally.
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PLACE: London
PUBLISHER: Macmillan Children's Books
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 46 p.: col. ill.; 27 cm.
ISBN: 0333344065
NOTES: Original publishing
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Edition: 1st ed.
Published: New York: Holt, Rinehart &
Winston, 1982.
Description: [48] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 0030624142 : $9.95
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PLACE: Leamington Spa
PUBLISHER: Scholastic
YEAR: 1983 1982
FORMAT: [48] p.: col. ill.; 23 cm.
ISBN: 0590702823 (pbk)
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TITLE: The Art of The dark crystal :
Craft & Folk Art Museum,
October 20-November 21, 1982.
PLACE: Los Angeles, Calif.
PUBLISHER: The Museum
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 portfolio: ill. (some col.);
14 x 21 cm.
NOTES: Eight picture postcards inserted.
SUBJECT: Dark crystal (Motion picture)
-- Exhibitions.
OTHER: Craft and Folk Art Museum.
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Thirty-six (?) pages. Full-color and single-color photos, also sketches and paintings by Brian Froud. Sections include "The Story", "The Production", and "Credits". VERY RARE. |
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Title: Jim Henson The Works :
The Art, the Magic, the
Imagination
Text by Christopher Finch,
design by Justine Strasberg
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Random House/
Jim Henson Productions, 1993
Format: 252 pages, color illus. 26 cm.
ISBN: 0-679-41203-4 hardcover: $40
($52 CAN)
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Title: No Strings Attatched :
The Inside Story of Jim Henson's
Creature Shop
Text by Matt Bacon,
Introduction by Brian Henson
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Macmillian/
The Jim Henson Company, 1997
Format: 192 pages, color illus. 30.5 cm.
ISBN: 0-02-862008-9 hardcover: $35
($48.95 CAN)
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| Comics |
The Marvel Super Special issue, (#24, Feb. 1983, originally $2.50), the highest-quality Marvel Super Special I have yet seen, perhaps almost as good as some full-color comics sold today. There are two versions, the trade-paperback style one, and the staple bound one. Large format, ink and paint illustrations on coated paper-stock, includes a section of photo stills from the film and even a few Brian Froud sketches! The story has been compressed remarkably well into a comic-book format. Highly recommended. |
AUTHOR: Kraft, David Anthony.
TITLE: The Dark Crystal :
the official comics adaptation
of the Jim Henson epic fantasy
adventure film!
PLACE: New York, N.Y.
PUBLISHER: Marvel Comics Group
YEAR: 1982
PUB TYPE: Book
ISBN: 093976623X (pbk.):
$2.50 ($3.95 Can.)
SERIES: Marvel super special;
v. 1, no. 24
NOTES: [64] p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
Includes stills from the
motion picture.
"02879."
OTHER: Blevins, Bret.
Colletta, Vince.
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  The regular Marvel two-issue set, (May and April 1983, originally 60 cents each), printed with simple low dpi colors on low-quality paper-stock, regular size. Not recommended, get the Super Special if you can. |
TITLE: The dark crystal : the official
comics adaptation of the Jim Henson
epic fantasy adventure film.
PLACE: New York, N.Y.
PUBLISHER: Marvel Comics Group
YEAR: 1983
PUB TYPE: Book
FORMAT: 2 v. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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| Posters & Lobby Cards |
 Advance Poster, (Art by Amsel?) US 1-Sheet (27x41) US 1-Sheet (40x60) Heavy-stock (Not confirmed that these specifications match this specific artwork) 300KB scan of poster |
 Standard US poster, Art by Amsel, 1981 1-Sheet (27x41), style-A |
 Advance theatre display |
 Japanese Half-sheet, style-A Art by Amsel, 1981 (Actual Poster includes Japanese text above and below the main graphics displayed here) |
 German Poster |
 LP Soundtrack poster. (Included with LP). 17x22 in. Folded. Art by Brian Froud |
 Set of 8 lobby-cards, 8x10 & 11x14 color photos |
Set of 8 lobby-cards, Art by Amsel, 1981 |
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American Cinematographer, Dec. 1992.
Vol.64, #12. $2.50
"Creating a World for the Dark Crystal".
by David W. Samuelson & Ann Tasker,
pp. 1283-1289, 1316-1324
"Photographing the Dark Crystal".
by Oswald Morris, B.S.C,
pp. 1290-1291, 1312-1316
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Cinefantastique, April-May 1983.
Vol.13, #4. $4.50
"Of Precocious Pics, Singing Cabbages,
and a Little Green Frog Named Kermit:
The Story of Jim Henson & The Muppets".
by Judith P. Harris, pp. 24-31
"The Dark Crystal: The behind-the-scenes-story
of one of the most complex and imaginative
fantasy films of all time".
by Alan Jones, additional interviews by
James Van Hise,pp. 32-41, 45-55
"The Confessions of a Creature Craftsman:
Puppetmaker Lyle Conway provides an inside
view of the fun, hard work and magic of
filming The Dark Crystal".
by Lyle Conway, pp. 42-44
"Reviews: Henson gave life to a world, but
gave its inhabitants no life".
by Allen Malnquist, p. 59
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Dynamite Magazine |
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Famous Monsters |
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Fantastic Films, May 1983. #33. $2.95
"Inside the Dark Crystal: From the inside out,
Fantastic Films documents the physical and
creative development of one of the most
complex visions of artistic imagination
ever puton film."
by Michael Stein, pp. 18-23, 30, 58
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Marquee, Vol. 7, #6. Nov/Dec 1982
Special Edition: The Dark Crystal pp. 19-33
Marquee Comunications Inc, Toronto Ontario
"Living Landscape: Henson & Company Create
a Brave New World." by Aljean Harmetz
"Citizen Henson: A Child of Video Grows Up."
by George Anthony
"Blockbusters are His Business: The Force is
Still With Gary Kurtz." by Lawrence O'Toole
"The Life of Brian: A Froudian Fantacy of
Fanciful Folklore." by Jane Hartnell
"No Strings Attached: A Rag, a Bone, a Hang
of Hair... and Nine Tons of Rubber."
by Jane Hartnell
"If Ever a Wiz There Was: Frank Oz Can't Keep
His Mouth Shut- Thank Goodness!"
by Jane Hartnell
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Starfix, No. 1-15F. Janvier 1983 pp. 32-38 Starfix Editions, Paris France "The Dark Crystal" by Doug Headline. "Une aventure d'un autre monde, d'un autre temps... Les createurs du "Muppet Show" et de "La Guerre des Etoiles" inventment un univers merveilleux et etrange rempli de terribles secrets et de creatures etonnantes. Mais Dark Crystal, c'est aussi une revolution unique dans le cinema de l'imaginaire..." |
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Starlog, Janurary 1983. #66. $2.50
"Log Entries: Merchandising 'The Dark Crystal'"
p. 10
"Producing the World of 'The Dark Crystal': A
new direction for the man benind 'Star Wars'
and 'Empire'- Gary Kurtz."
by David Hutchison, pp. 16-20
"Brian Froud- Creating the World of 'The Dark
Crystal': An interview with British fantasy
artist & film designer."
by Howard Zimmerman, pp. 34-37, 64-65
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Starlog, February 1982. #55. $3.50
"Log Entries: Muppets Evolve in 'Dark
Crystal'." p. 9
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| DVD and Laserdisc |
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Columbia/Tristar/ Jim Henson Home Entertainment Dolby Digital Stereo Widescreen 2.35:1 aspect ratio Release Date September 21, 1999 Includes:Trailer, Filmographies, Separate Film Score Audio Track, Production Notes, Deleted Scenes, Documentaries, Cast/Crew Bios
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Disney/Jim Henson Home Video Issued: July 27, 1994 Catalog Number: 2596AS UPC: 6 5362 59606 List Price: $39.95 Manufacturer(s): Mitsubishi Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Theatrical Release Date: 1982 MPAA Rating: PG 94 Minutes, CLV, Closed Captioned, Stereo, Dolby Surround, CX, Digital Sound, 2 Sides, TOC, Letterboxed (2.35:1) |
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| The original widescreen edition. |
Jim Henson Home Video Catalog Number: 2596 Theatrical Release Date: 1982 MPAA Rating: PG |
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| Special Collector's Edition. Includes the "World of the Dark Crystal" making-of documentary, (60 mins, mono audio & non-widescreen), the theatrical trailer, and the emperor's funeral scene with the Skeksis speaking in their original language, (tacked on the end as a supplement, not restored into the film). VERY dark transfer, supposedly supervised by Jim Henson before his death. Apparently the discs themselves also had a high defect rate which significantly cut down on the availiable number of copies. |
HBO-Weintraub Entertainment/Image Entertainment Issued: August 28, 1990 Catalog Number: ID6850HB List Price: $59.95 Manufacturer(s): Technidisc Theatrical Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Theatrical Release Date: 1982 MPAA Rating: PG 94 Minutes (CLV) + 70 Minutes Supplementary Material, Closed Captioned, Stereo, Dolby Surround, CX, Digital Sound, 3 Sides, TOC, Letterboxed (2.35:1) |
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| Japanese version. Slightly shorter due to missing the Universal logo at the start and fast video-generated credits over artwork of Aughra at the end. |
Muppet Home Video, distributed by Pioneer Electronic Corporation, Japan Issued: 1982 Catalog Number: "SFO78-0051" Format: 1 videodisc (LaserVision) 91 min. English with Japanese subtitles. Stereo, extended play. |
| Video Tapes |
 Order The Dark Crystal on VIDEO from amazon.com! |
Columbia/Tristar/ Jim Henson Home Video
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TITLE: The dark crystal
PLACE: Burbank, Calif.
PUBLISHER: Jim Henson Video ;
Buena Vista Home Video
YEAR: 1994
FORMAT: 1 VHS videocassette (93 min.)
NOTES: Rated PG. Closed captioned.
ISBN: 1558907912
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TITLE: The Dark Crystal
PLACE: New York, NY
PUBLISHER: HBO/CANNON Video
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 VHS videocassette (93 min.)
NOTES: Not rated.
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TITLE: The Dark Crystal
PUBLISHER: Thorn EMI Video
YEAR: 1983
FORMAT: 1 VHS videocassette (93 min.)
NOTES: "TVA 1966"
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TITLE: The Dark Crystal
PUBLISHER: Thorn EMI Video
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 BETA videocassette (93 min.)
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TITLE: The Dark crystal
PUBLISHER: Muppet Home Video,
RCA/Columbia Pictures
FORMAT: 1 PAL VHS videocassette (89 min.)
PLACE: Britain
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TITLE: Der Dunkle Kristall
PUBLISHER: Henson Associates,
Columbia Pictures
International Video
FORMAT: 1 PAL VHS videocassette (93 min.)
PLACE: Germany
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TITLE: The World of The Dark Crystal
PLACE: New York
PUBLISHER: Filmakers Library
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 VHS videocassette (55 min.)
NOTES: Shows the development of Jim
Henson's feature film The dark
crystal from the first concept
to final production. Focuses on
his collaboration with artist
Brian Froud and the building of
the puppet creatures that
appear in the movie.
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The
Dark Crystal DVD
includes the
Film Score on
a Separate
Audio Track |
Be
first in line and preorder it from
Amazon! |
Movie Soundtrack LP
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AUTHOR: Jones, Trevor.
TITLE: The Dark Crystal
Original Sound Track
PLACE: Burbank, Calif.
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros./Hum!
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 sound disc: 33 1/3 rpm;
12 in.
MUSIC NO: 23749-1;
Warner Bros./Hum!
NOTES: London Symphony Orchestra;
Marcus Dods, conductor.
Recorded at The Music
Centre, Wembley and Anvil
Abbey Road Studios, London.
Overture (3:07)
The power ceremony (3:50)
The storm (1:00)
The Mystic master dies (:47)
The funerals/Jen's journey (5:23)
The Skeksis duel (2:37)
The Pod dance (3:09)
Love theme (3:13)
Gelfling song (2:15)
The Gelfling ruins (2:41)
The Landstrider journey (:40)
The great conjunction (4:10)
Finale (7:13)
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AUTHOR: Jones, Trevor.
TITLE: The Dark Crystal
the Original Sound Track
PLACE: Burbank, Calif.
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Records
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 sound cassette (40 min.)
analog, stereo.,
Dolby processed.
MUSIC NO: 4-23749;
Warner Bros.23749-4
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AUTHOR: Kryczko, Ted.
TITLE: The Dark Crystal
[story, music and photos
from the original motion
picture]
PLACE: Burbank, CA.
PUBLISHER: Buena Vista Records
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 sound disc: 33 1/3 rpm ;
7 in. + 1 story book (24 p.)
color ill.
SERIES: Read-along adventure
MUSIC NO: 457; Buena Vista
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AUTHOR: Kryczko, Ted.
TITLE: The Dark Crystal
[story, music and photos
from the original motion
picture]
PLACE: Burbank, CA.
PUBLISHER: Buena Vista Records
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 cassette: 1 7/8 ips, mono.
+ 1 book (24 p.)
SERIES: Read-along adventure
MUSIC NO: 157DC; Buena Vista
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TITLE: The Dark Crystal; and,
The Black Stallion Returns
PLACE: [Burbank, Calif.]
PUBLISHER: Walt Disney Productions
YEAR: 1982 1983
FORMAT: 1 sound cassette: 1 7/8 ips;
3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.; 1/8 in. tape
+ 2 books (24 p.)
color ill.; 19cm
NOTES: Kit consists of one cassette
containing 2 stories and two
books, each corresponding to
one story.
MUSIC NO: Walt Disney Productions:
92DC (cassette),
Henson Associates:
157DC (book),
United Artists:
159DC (book).
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TITLE: Take-a-tape along
PLACE: Burbank, Ca.
PUBLISHER: Buena Vista Records
YEAR: 1984
FORMAT: 6 sound cassettes: analog,
1 7/8 ips + 12 books (24 p.
each) color ill.
NOTES: Another title on container:
Star Wars.
Publisher's catalog lists as
Set 2 in series.
Chimes signal page turns.
MUSIC NO: 5DS--7DS; Buena Vista Records
94DC, 407DC, 419DC
The Dark Crystal
Star Wars
The Empire strikes back
Return of the Jedi
Droid World
The Ewok adventure
The Ewoks join the fight
E.T.
Gremlins
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The last Starfighter
Planet of the Hoojibs
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Dark Crystal 12" Action Figures 2002 |
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Download it HERE TITLE: The dark crystal
PLACE: Coarsegold, Calif.
PUBLISHER: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
YEAR: 1982
FORMAT: 1 program file on 2 computer disks:
col. ; 5 1/4 in. + 1
booklet.
SERIES: Hi-Res Adventure #6.
NOTES: Based on Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.
System requirements:
Apple II, II+, IIe; DOS 3.3.
Also available for: Atari 400,
800, 800XL, 130XE
SUBJECT: Computer games.
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1982 Henson Associates, Inc. 250 pieces, 19 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. 4292-1, 4292-2, 4292-3, 4292-4 1)Jen with the shard, about to heal the Dark Crystal. 2)Jen, Kira and Fizzgig 3)Kira astride a Landstrider 4)Composite photograph with Jen & Kira in the foreground and the Chamberlain and a Garthim behind them. The castle, three suns, and a dark desolate landscape comprise the background. |
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Dark Crystal portfolio folders
1983 Henson Associates, Inc. No. 262 Made in U.S.A. Plymouth Inc. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 Set of 3(?) 1)Jen with the shard, about to heal the Dark Crystal. 2)Jen, Kira and Fizzgig. 3)Kira astride a Landstrider. |
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1982 Henson Associates, Inc. 78 cards, 8 per wax-pack, 36 packs in a box. Full color photos from the movie. Made and printed in U.S.A. |
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Dark Crystal Metal
Lunchbox and Thermos set
Thermos Division, King-Seeley Thermos Co. Henson Associates, 1982 |
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1982 #4218 |
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Milton Bradley Board Game
1982 #4244 |
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Latex masks
1982 Universal Studios, Inc. Created by Don Post Studios Full latex headpieces |
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CED Videodisc
TITLE: The Dark Crystal
PLACE: [s.l.] :
PUBLISHER: Thorn EMI Video,
YEAR: 1983 1982
PUB TYPE: Audiovisual
FORMAT: 1 videodisc (93 min.)
sd., col. ; 12 in.
NOTES: Capacitance electronic
disc system.
"TLF 1966"
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B&W 8x10 photographs: Jim Henson, Gary Kurtz, Frank Oz, Dying Emperor and Chamberlain. A Mystic (Healer), Kira and Jen on racing Landstriders, Skeksis power ceremony (Crystal Chamber), A Mystic over the sand painting, Kira singing on the boat with Jen, Aughra, Hisorian Skeksis, Mystic weaver on his loom. Jen in Aughra's observatory. Movie credits. Production notes: (22 pgs 22 pages, single sided, double spaced typing) "Filmmaker Gary Kurtz: Fantasy's Friend", (3 pgs) "Brian Froud The Dark Crystal", (3 pgs) "Frank Oz The Dark Crystal", (4 pgs) "Gary Kurtz The Dark Crystal", (3 pgs) "All Creatures Great and Small", (3 pgs) "The Dream World of Jim Henson", (4 pgs) Press Department- Universal News, November 1, 1982. |
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| TITLE: The World of the Dark Crystal | PLACE: New York, NY |PUBLISHER: Filmakers Library | YEAR: 1983 1982 | FORMAT: 1 film reel (55 min.) | sd., color; 16 mm. | NOTES: Title from data sheet. | Intended audience: Adults. | Shows the development of | Jim Henson's feature film the | Dark Crystal from first concept | to final production. Focuses on | his collaboration with artist | Brian Froud and the building of | the puppet creatures that | appear in the movie. |
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| TITLE: Gelfling adventure | PLACE: Coarsegold, Calif. |PUBLISHER: Sierra On-Line, Inc. | YEAR: 1984 | FORMAT: 1 program file (Apple II, II+, | IIc, IIe, 48K) on 1 computer disk | color. 5 1/4 in. + 1 booklet, l poster. | NOTES: Based on Jim Henson's The dark crystal. | Apple II | Apple II-plus | Apple IIc | Apple IIe | SUBJECT: Computer games. |
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| TITLE: Gelfling adventure | EDITION: Abridged version. | PLACE: Chicago, IL |PUBLISHER: Encyclopaedia Britannica | Educational Corporation, | YEAR: 1985 | FORMAT: 1 program file (Apple II) on | 1 computer disk : color | 5 1/4 in. + 1 student notebook | + 1 teacher's manual. | SERIES: Early learning adventures. | NOTES: Title on container: | Early learning adventures. | System requirements: | Apple II+/IIe; 48K; DOS 3.3.; | 1 disk drive ; monitor. | Apple II's DOS 3.3. | ISBN: 0834713519 student workbook. | 0834713551 teacher's manual. | SUBJECT: Reading (Elementary) | Problem solving. | Maps -- Study and teaching. |
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