Born in Winchester in 1947, Brian Froud graduated with Honours from Maidstone College of Art in 1971 with a degree in Graphic Design.  Soon afterwards, Froud began working in London on various projects ranging from book jackets, magazine covers to advertising as well as illustrating several children books.

In 1978 Jim Henson hired Froud to help create a unique otherworld, better known as THE WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL.  The film "The Dark Crystal" was a monumental collaberation of ideas, techniques, and creativity.  On the set of "The Dark Crystal"- released in 1982

Froud also began to collaborate with the screenwriter of "Labyrinth," Terry Jones.  They created several books including one of Froud's most popular, titled "Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book"