Brian Froud studied graphic art and once worked in London as a commercial illustrator.
He now works and lives in Devon, UK close to Dartmoor and the river Teign.
He was responsible for such films as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal and is also well known for his best-selling books, Pressed Fairy Book, Faeries, Goblins of the Labyrinth, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries and many more.