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Frame H75 from the original production storyboard archive for Faeries — the 1981 CBS animated special based on Brian Froud and Alan Lee\'s landmark book. The Shadow, the special\'s central villain, commands his minions with glowing yellow eyes in a moment of pure Froud darkness. This is original hand-drawn production artwork from the special that launched Froud\'s Hollywood career — the same year he began work on The Dark Crystal for Jim Henson. The storyboard frame exists as a working document from inside the production, drawn before a single frame of animation was completed. Certificate of Authenticity included.This blank field guide (Overlay sheet with frame cut-out at left) was used during production to define the exact boundaries of the animated frame — the physical tool that told animators and camera operators precisely what the audience would see on screen. Above the overlay the background pencil sketching of the Shadow\'s dark spires is visible, placing this document directly within the climactic sequence of the special. Not a drawing, not a cel — the mechanical production instrument that shaped every frame of the film. One of the most unusual and authentic artifacts from any animation production.*Guaranteed Vintage and Original as issued. Comes with COA from the Museum of Mom and Pop Culture!
*10.5 x 12.5 Slotted Animation Paper -Drawing affixed with clear tape.*OVERALL CONDITION: Excellent / Production Used - See Photos.
*HISTORICAL:Faeries is a 1981 animated television special that appeared on CBS in the United States. It is based on the 1978 book Faeries, described and illustrated by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. The special was directed by Lee Mishkin with animation direction by Fred Hellmich, executive produced by Thomas W. Moore, Anne Upson and Jean Moore Edwards, and was designed by Alan Aldridge. The special first aired on CBS on February 25, 1981.
*STORYLINE:A young man, Oisin (pronounced \"O-sheen\"), is returning home with a group of huntsmen from an unsuccessful hunt when a deer appears before him and reveals herself to be Niamh (pronounced \"Nee-am\" and \"Nee’uv\"), a faerie princess. She takes him to her father, the Faerie King, whose shadow has come to life and now threatens Faerie Land. The King begs Oisin to travel to Squalor Web Castle and defeat the evil Shadow.
Oisin and his faerie helper Puck travel to the castle, encountering hags, goblins, merrows and other faerie creatures. They also save a kobold from being eaten by evil trows. Eventually the three arrive at the lake, beyond which sits the castle. After meeting an Irish faerie who attempts to dissuade them from their mission, they arrive at the castle. Avoiding redcaps, the Shadow\'s evil soldiers, Oisin makes his way to the tallest tower, defeats the Shadow, and joins a celebration in Faerie Land before returning to his human companions.
**PLEASE NOTE: Key Art Screen Grab not included in lot - Presented for visual reference only - Thank You.
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