Jim Henson ’s Dark Crystal is a classic to many — and with Netflix ’s late announcement that they ’re bringing the world of Thra back to life , it ’s interesting to look back at the groundbreaking ceremony oeuvre that went into the 1982 movie . A fresh book prognosticate to do just that , and we ’ve got an exclusive feeling in spite of appearance .
Published by Insight Editions , Dark Crystal : The Ultimate Visual History gathers gross ton of rarefied and unseen pieces of concept art as well as behind - the - scene pictures from product on the motion picture , 35 years after it was made .
Promising to chart Henson ’s personal journey crap the movie day - by - Clarence Day as well as provide insight into the landmark puppetry that gave us the film ’s loveable cast of role , it ’s the thoroughgoing affair to catch up on while count down the day to Netflix ’s fresh prequel series . fit out a few spreads from the book below , making their first appearance here on io9 . Do n’t forget to snap the magnify crank to dilate them ( and then open them in a new tab to see them at full resolve ! )
Dark Crystal : The Ultimate optical History is ready to release this September .
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