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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Novelization Paperback – January 22, 2019

by A.C.H. Smith (Author), Jim Henson (Creator), Brian Froud (Illustrator)
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The official novelization of Jim Henson’s cult classic film along with a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s conception from the Jim Henson Archives.

Sarah has thirteen hours to save her brother from a land where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems.

Experience the beloved fantasy classic Labyrinth adapted by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson. Featuring twenty previously unpublished illustrations by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud and an exclusive peek into Jim Henson’s creative process with fifty never-before-seen pages from his personal journal, detailing the initial conception of his ideas for Labyrinth.
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    5.75 x 0.8 x 7.88 inches
  6. Publisher
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    January 22, 2019
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    1684152992
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Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, voice actor, inventor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets, The Storyteller, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Fraggle Rock.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Archaia; Illustrated edition (January 22, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684152992
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684152995
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.8 x 7.88 inches
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Despite growing up in the early 2000's I love 80's movies. The Labyrinth was my go to growing up! When I saw they made a book I was hesitant because, I didn't want the magic that I remember to be gone. I was very impressed with this book it followed the storyline of the movie only adding on to the already wonderful story resulting in a tasteful expansion of the Labyrinths story. There was added details regarding Sarah's mom, Jareths reasoning for taking Toby, as well as added adventures/obsticles Sarah faces to save her baby brother. All in all the story was very similar but added enough that it didn't feel like I was just reading the script of the movie. The illustrations in the back were so cool to examine and I loved seeing Jim Hensons thought process and the way he came up with obstacles for Sarah and ideas for scenes that ended up not making the cut. All in all I would really recommend this to anyone, movie fan or not it's a great read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I adore this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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Despite growing up in the early 2000's I love 80's movies. The Labyrinth was my go to growing up! When I saw they made a book I was hesitant because, I didn't want the magic that I remember to be gone. I was very impressed with this book it followed the storyline of the movie only adding on to the already wonderful story resulting in a tasteful expansion of the Labyrinths story. There was added details regarding Sarah's mom, Jareths reasoning for taking Toby, as well as added adventures/obsticles Sarah faces to save her baby brother. All in all the story was very similar but added enough that it didn't feel like I was just reading the script of the movie. The illustrations in the back were so cool to examine and I loved seeing Jim Hensons thought process and the way he came up with obstacles for Sarah and ideas for scenes that ended up not making the cut. All in all I would really recommend this to anyone, movie fan or not it's a great read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I adore this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
Despite growing up in the early 2000's I love 80's movies. The Labyrinth was my go to growing up! When I saw they made a book I was hesitant because, I didn't want the magic that I remember to be gone. I was very impressed with this book it followed the storyline of the movie only adding on to the already wonderful story resulting in a tasteful expansion of the Labyrinths story. There was added details regarding Sarah's mom, Jareths reasoning for taking Toby, as well as added adventures/obsticles Sarah faces to save her baby brother. All in all the story was very similar but added enough that it didn't feel like I was just reading the script of the movie. The illustrations in the back were so cool to examine and I loved seeing Jim Hensons thought process and the way he came up with obstacles for Sarah and ideas for scenes that ended up not making the cut. All in all I would really recommend this to anyone, movie fan or not it's a great read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Movie Fans
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Plot:

I have loved the movie Labyrinth since I was a child. I've watched it so many times that I know the plot and most of the script by heart. So when I saw the novelization, I knew I had to have it one day. Overall the plot is basically the same as the movie, though there are some slight changes. I feel like the movie was better but it was still fun seeing it in written format, along with extra info and backstory.

Setting:

The labyrinth and the Goblin City, especially the Escher-inspired staircases have always been a huge selling point for me. It's so unlike anything I've seen, sort of like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, but unique on it's own.

Characters:

The characters are just as good as in the movie, and some have a little more backstory that makes them even more fleshed out. And of course I imagined the characters as they are pictured in the movie.

I have always admired Sarah. She's impulsive but also passionate, brave, and never hesitates to complain. I like how she tries to puzzle things out when she finds herself at a barrier as well.

It would have been awesome to see more of Jareth's back story but I still enjoyed his character.

Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus are just as lovable, as is the worm. Ambrosius didn't come off as strongly as he does in the books.

The other characters that we see briefly, like the junk lady, the knockers, etc are all pretty true to character as well. Didn't care much for the Firey creatures in written format, though.

Relationships:

I adore Sarah's friendships with Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus. It felt like there was definitely more of a romantic angle in the movie between Sarah and Jareth though I could feel Jareth's curiosity toward her in the book.

Writing/Voice

While I feel the story wasn't as strong as it is in the movie, I'm not sure if I'm biased or not because I've loved it for so long. Still, the writing wasn't bad but there were times were I felt it was a little too technical for a fantasy story. The characters definitely felt like the ones I know and love, though.

Ending:

The ending was much different and more somber than in the movie, which I didn't like as much.

Overall, I really like the novelization and the extra stuff in the back (illustrations of goblins and creatures as well as Henson's early notes for the movie) were neat to see. This isn't probably something I would re-read any time soon but great for reference and as a lover of all things Labyrinth! Highly recommend for fans of the movie or Jim Henson fans in general. 4.5 stars.
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KaeMar
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s the OG movie with additional content !! I love it !
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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I am absolutely in love with the Labyrinth book !! It’s so well written, I can’t explain how much I also love getting details that the movie didn’t present, how Jareth and Sarah’s ballroom scene turns here, how we get details of Sarah’s mother.
If you’re a Labyrinth fan or just would like a fantasy book, GET THIS RIGHT NOW !
Even if you wont read its it’s a beautiful collection piece ! (Plus you get to see Jim Henson’s personal notes years before the movie !)
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s the OG movie with additional content !! I love it !
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
I am absolutely in love with the Labyrinth book !! It’s so well written, I can’t explain how much I also love getting details that the movie didn’t present, how Jareth and Sarah’s ballroom scene turns here, how we get details of Sarah’s mother.
If you’re a Labyrinth fan or just would like a fantasy book, GET THIS RIGHT NOW !
Even if you wont read its it’s a beautiful collection piece ! (Plus you get to see Jim Henson’s personal notes years before the movie !)
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JustRespiratory
5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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If you love the labyrinth this is worth buying. Reads just like the movie plot. Glad I bought this, just wish I was able to buy the hardcover.
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Laura roe
5.0 out of 5 stars So so good
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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I finished it in a day and there are illustrations from the movie on the back and it’s so cool!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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My sister loves it
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Angela Quintana
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Grew up watching the movie. Having a readable version of this is so great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars MUST-HAVE for all kinds of fans.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015
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I LOVE Labyrinth. Like.... I would marry it if I could. This has been my favorite movie since I was 7. I own many copies of it on DVD & VHS, as well as a poster, a movie book, a vintage pin, countless cross-stitch patterns, stickers, & shirts. I got the original book from a local library & asked if I could buy it from them since no one checks it out, but they wanted $200 for it. I found some international copies for cheap online but they weren't that exciting, although they did have some photos in them. I just wanted a piece of memorabilia that I could display proudly.

When I found this book online for pre-order, I was SO excited. I waited till it came out & ordered it, but Amazon was constantly out of stock so I just ordered using the "ship when it's available" thing. I had to wait a couple weeks but I was so happy when I received it. It's a BEAUTIFUL book, inside and out. It feels like a heavy, expensive book, but it was cheap! I never buy real books, so this was exciting for me. The cover is gorgeous. The inside has production notes & photos from Jim himself. If you are a cult fan, you will LOVE this. I've owned many different versions of the film on DVD that came with bonus content, so I thought I'd seen it all. But this book is different. It is something you will treasure forever. This book is worth 3-4 times it's price. I will keep this forever. I haven't even read it yet because I just love looking at it on my bookcase. If you're like me and you think you've seen everything, just buy this. You WILL be surprised.

Labyrinth is an old cult film. When I ask people if they've seen it, the response is *ALWAYS* "Oh, yeah I love Pan's Labyrinth." No, this isn't a disgusting violent creepy movie. It's a beautiful adventure movie about a girl who grows up by having her world turned upside down, and then learns to love what she has by facing her fears to get her life back. I have seen Labyrinth at LEAST a few hundred times, and I will continue loving it until the day I die, even if no one else knows what the heck I'm talking about. That being said, since it's such a cult film, it's nearly impossible to come across memorabilia, whether it's vintage or new. The vintage stuff is always super expensive since it's so rare, and the new stuff is always cheap-looking Hot Topic mall-rat crap that only a teenager would buy. There are a few items that come up here on Amazon, as well as eBay and Etsy, but none of it is that unique or special. It's hard to impress me when it comes to buying stuff related to pop-culture themes that I like, so I was beyond excited when this came out. When I got it in the mail, I ripped open the package on my porch and immediately started to admire the look & feel of it. I carefully looked through the pages and knew this wasn't a waste of money.

Whether you are a kid who just discovered the movie in your dad's old VHS collection, an 80s baby who saw it in theaters, or a 90s kid who grew to love it after watching it with your older cousin, you will LOVE this book. Even if you have already read the postcard-sized novel & seen all the special content on your DVD copy. Buy. It. Now. For yourself, a friend, or a family member. Whoever owns it will be proud & will hand it down to their kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Es Dentro del Laberinto, pero en libro
Reviewed in Spain on April 16, 2021
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Excelente producto en cuanto a contenido y presentación. Los extras son de agradecer, aunque personalmente me cuesta entender la grafía de Mr Henson en las páginas extras de su cuaderno personal.

Fiel a la película expande, da a conocer y profundiza en la mentaliad y psicología de los personajes.

El único "pero" es que los cantos de la encuadernación vienen rozados y el plastificado levantado en algunos puntos.

Por lo demás 100% recomendado
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Kass Betancourt
5.0 out of 5 stars Lo amo
Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2019
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Cuando vi el libro, no estaba segura de si sería buena idea comprarlo pues hasta ahora no habia leído ningua adaptacion de película a novela que me diera algo que la película no me hubiera dado ya. Aún así lo pedí por qué soy fan de labyrinth y la verdad es que no me arrepiento de nada!

La novela está muy bien escrita y te da cierto material extra que amarás mucho!

Es fácil de leer y me ayudó bastante bastante a mejorar mi comprensión.
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Freya of Asgard
5.0 out of 5 stars Romanzo avvincente in una bella edizione
Reviewed in Italy on November 10, 2017
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“Labyrinth - The Novelization” è la trasposizione in romanzo della storia fantasy narrata nel celebre film “Labyrinth” di Jim Henson, divenuto, a oltre 30 anni dalla sua uscita, una pellicola di culto.

Il libro, scritto con uno stile chiaro e con dovizia di particolari, è una fedele versione romanzata del film.I vari personaggi, i loro sentimenti, le creature fantastiche e i rapporti che li legano sono tratteggiati abilmente soprattutto per quanto i due character principali, Jareth e Sarah. Con altrettanta maestria sono tratteggiati i vari luoghi del Labirinto e i suoi ingegnosi trabocchetti. Anche se la storia è nota, il libro è avvincente e si legge con piacere.

Questa edizione, inoltre, è stata realizzata per il trentennale del film e presenta, dopo il testo, la riproduzione degli appunti di Jim Henson che danno un’idea del processo creativo alla base della pellicola.

Un vero e proprio pezzo da collezione per ogni Labyrinth fan!
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase.
Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2020
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Great book, good quality, clean pages and came well packaged.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quality and price
Reviewed in Singapore on August 16, 2020
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No regret buying the book! The book was received promptly and in good condition.
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