Jim Hensonвђ™s Labyrinth: The Novelization Apr 2026

: Features 50 never-before-seen pages from Henson’s journal, detailing his initial concepts for the film.

: Includes unpublished goblin sketches and conceptual art by legendary illustrator Brian Froud .

: Provides deeper context on Sarah’s home life, including details about her mother, Linda, and the actor her mother left for. Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: The Novelization

: Since the book lacks the film's musical numbers, these sequences are replaced with prose. For example, the "Magic Dance" scene is replaced by a passage describing Jareth’s boredom and dissatisfaction as the Goblin King. Special Edition Highlights

: Readers get direct access to the thoughts of Sarah , Hoggle , and Jareth , offering a more intimate look at their motivations and growth. : Since the book lacks the film's musical

Written by and personally overseen by Jim Henson , Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Novelization is a detailed adaptation of the 1986 cult classic film. While it follows the movie's plot, it expands significantly on the internal lives of the characters and the lore of the Labyrinth. Key Features & Content

: Some versions, like those available on Amazon , are designed as leatherbound replicas of the "Labyrinth" book Sarah owns in the movie. Publication History Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Novelization - Amazon UK Written by and personally overseen by Jim Henson

: Certain scenes are depicted with more unsettling or predatory undertones than the film, such as the ballroom sequence where Jareth’s attempt to seduce Sarah is more overt.