There’s even a parody of Leonardo’s The Last Supper, with the Yellow Goblin (the leader) in the place of Jesus. Combine this feature with the dark palette and the focus on sublime landscapes and we have artwork which is reminiscent of the Old Masters’ style. Ul de Rico used oil paint on oak panels and you can actually see the grain in these reproductions. You can see it as symbolic if you wish… or merely enjoy it as a story about goblins.Īlthough the story is good, if a little disturbing, the stunning artwork is the real attraction. If the goblins get to the source of the rainbows, evil will reign over the land. It’s never exactly explained why it’s so bad to drink rainbows, but the place the goblins want to invade – The Valley of the Rainbow, where these brightly-coloured phenomena are born – is a paradise where animals live in harmony. The story is about the fate of 7 hideous goblins who roam the earth, catching and drinking the colours of the rainbow. It was first published in 1978 my edition is a 2019 reprint of the 1994 edition by Thames & Hudson. A fabulously psychedelic creepy picture book, more suitable for adults than children, The Rainbow Goblins appeals to lovers of fantasy art and fairytales.
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