The Goblin Companion
A Field Guide to Goblins
by Terry Jones ; Brian Froud
ISBN: 157036284X
ISBN-13: 9781570362842
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A humorous guide to the underworld of goblins by a member of the Monty Python troupe.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Turner Pub
Published date: 1996
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.25 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Pages: 126
Publisher's Notes
Describes the characteristics of individual goblins and shares their stories.
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
Froud, Brian; Jones, Terry
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Turner Publishing, 1996. Padded pictorial hardcover without dust jacket as issued, 126 pages, gorgeous art.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. ( more information) Offered by Mimico BOOKS (Canada)
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The Goblin Companion
Froud, Brian (& Terry Jones)
Atlanta: Turner, 1996 1st US edition, Fine, No DJ as issued.. First American edition. Hard Cover. Fine. ( more information) Offered by Wrigley-Cross Books (United States)
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
Terry Jones; Illustrator-Brian Froud
Turner Pub, 1996-05. Hardcover. New. NEW in shrinkwrap; No remainder marks.Shipping upgrades available. Contact us immediately (we ship within hours.) ( more information) Offered by Southeastern Book Brokers (United States)
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
JONES, Terry
Atlanta, GA: Turner, 1986 6" X 8.5." 126 pages. A Who's Who of the goblin world.Spine ends bumped with one 1/2" tear on spine head.. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Brian Froud. ( more information) Offered by Zoar Books & Gallery (United States)
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A Field Guide to Goblins - The Goblin Companion
Froud, Brian and Terry Jones, Illustrated By Brian Froud
Atlanta, GA: Turner Publishing Inc. 1996 Stated 1st Edition. ISBN:1-57036-284-X. Invented and illustrated by author, Captured and Catalogued by Terry Jones. CR 1986 by Henson Assoc. 128 pages. Unfortunately someone has drawn on many of the p ages, in pencil - copying some of the book's illustrations. Covers are decorated, illustrated endpapers. Based on 43 notebooks created by DASHE, a goblin portraitist.. Hard Cover. ( more information) Offered by Books by Jan (United States)
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
Jones, Terry; Froud, Brian
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Turner Pub. As New/No DJ. 1996. First Printing. Hard Cover. 157036284x Tight spine, clean copy. Illustrated padded boards, no flaws. Color illustrated endpapers, pages clean and unmarked, appears to be unread. Great copy. 198 Pgs.. Keywords: ENGLISH, WIT, HUMOR, PICTORIAL, FORM. ( more information) Offered by The New Street Book Shop (United States)
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
Jones, Terry; Froud, Brian; Froud, Brain
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Turner Pub, 1996. Fine. Full color padded boards, vinyl-like clad. No DJ as published. Tight, clean, unread copy. Please ask for pictures if interested. . 1st Edition. 1st Impression.. Hard Cover. As New. ( more information) Offered by A.B.Normal Books (United States)
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The Goblin Companion : A Field Guide to Goblins
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Froud,Brian & Jones,Terry
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.: Turner Publishing, Incorporated, 1996 A beautiful copy,as new. Padded pictorial boards. A real neat little book. Just what the average "Goblin Watcher" needs in his back pack. First US Edition. Captured and cataloged by Jones,invented and illustrated by Froud.. First Edition/First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/None,As Issued. Illus. by Froud, Brian. ( more information) Offered by Pat Cramer,Bookseller (United States)
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The Goblin Companion: A Field Guide to Goblins
Froud, Brian; Jones, Terry; Froud, Brain
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Turner Pub, 1996. First Edition. Signed by Author for Varina. Padded Book No DJ as issued. Crease to upper edge second page. Book has seen very little use. Clean, bright, tight and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by burton house books (United States)
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The Goblin Companion
Froud, Brian and Terry Jones
Atlanta:: Turner,, 1996. First American Edition, 1st Printing. Hardcover. Signed and with a drawing by Froud on the title page. A Fine, unread copy. A delightful guide to the wee beasties. ( more information) Offered by Handee Books, LLC (United States)
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