Hi all,

I am currently doing character research on The Red Bull for a costume project. I have read the 2023 UK edition of The Last Unicorn but I am aware there are lots of different versions/releases of the book and each are slightly different. I am able to request hard-to-find copies from my uni library but I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend certain editions of the book which may be of use to me? I'm aware the Deluxe edition of the book released has more information on the conception of The Black Bull so that is on my list.

Thank you!

fanart by me :D

Bro is the original fien….

I just made this for a friend and wanted to share. It was a lot of fun and I want to make more!

I love her so much she’s so pretty and whimsical 🦄🧡

a portrait of lady amalthea 💜

It is an identity that was put onto her, not one she truly felt.

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Lots of healing to do, but she’s finally done!

I made a series of animals in boots recently and included a fanart of Amalthea! She has butterfly boots obvi!! I have prints and stickers of her on my site!!

https://preview.redd.it/hwsbuqazcfld1.png?width=566&format=png&auto=webp&s=4df7ebf95df6c69e2af6f9766d85db4c2ee5bcbf

The Last Unicorn is and always has been my favourite story. It’s the first movie I remember watching and in 2013 I was finally able to get the book, thanks to an ex getting one for me. I have re-read it several times since and have a small collection of Last Unicorn items, such as the soundtrack on vinyl and cd, copies of the book, movie and comic.

Peter came to my city for Worldcon this year and I was so very close to buying a ticket. When about two weeks beforehand, one of the comic shops put an event up for signings. I was in shock. This kind of thing is a once in a lifetime opportunity for myself, especially living in the UK. I arranged to get an early shift so I could get a taxi to the shop. Those weeks were tense with waiting. I got there and stood in line shaking.

I cried when I stood in front of him. He is genuinely so lovely, held my arm and listened to me cry-rambling about how much I love the story and how the last unicorn was my first tattoo and favourite story and thanked him. He was polite and we chatted about the movie and story. I didn’t get chance (or remembered) to ask any questions but I don’t mind. I also was able to get one of my best pals book signed as well and get photos.

I will take my copy to the grave with me. Chances like this don’t often happen for myself and I cannot thank the shop and him enough, and I will definitely be in tears when I watch the film again.

The last Unicorn is my favorite movie of all time. I thought it would be cool to turn Schmendrick into a reddit avatar.

Reddit allows you to submit 3 names when you submit your avatar. My 3 were The Magician, Schmendrick the True, and I chose Jamal as my third name.....Reddit, of course, chose Jamal. 😂

He's available in the shop now. If you need the link just let me know. Also if you have any questions or suggestions for more avatars I would love to hear them.

After this, Haggard’s castle to the outside of my lower arm and my Last Unicorn sleeve will be complete!

Ya'll. This movie is crazy. Don't get me wrong. I fully enjoyed it. I decided to watch it while on some of my medical weed for migraine. But like, am I just too high?? Or is this movie really this bizarre? Anything from the tree with the giant boobs to the pirate cat to the weird alcoholic skeleton, to the strange universe it's set in...this movie is trippy as heck. Anyway I'll watch it again when I come down but I really wanted to know if it's supposed to be this bizarre (in a good way) or if it's just me.

Do you think they'll use an actual horse that's given CGI and makeup modifications to "play" the unicorn, or do you think they'll just use 100% CGI to render the unicorn on the big screen?

I think using the latter technique will help them create a more accurate representation, but Hollywood usually just uses horses to represent unicorns so idk what direction they're going to exactly go for...

Schmendrick the Magician, a character of profound complexity in The Last Unicorn, serves as a bridge between the mundane and the magical, embodying the human struggle for wisdom and the quest for true self-realization.

Schmendrick’s journey is one of transformation and growth, much like the butterfly. His ineptitude at magic symbolizes the human condition—imperfect, striving, and often fumbling in the dark. Yet, his persistence and faith in his potential reflect the deeper truth that within each being lies the seed of greatness, waiting to be nurtured and awakened.

Schmendrick's character can be seen as a metaphor for the process of individuation, the psychological journey towards wholeness as described by Carl Jung. He starts as a bumbling, insecure magician, yearning for mastery over his craft, but it is through his trials and tribulations that he begins to understand the true nature of magic and his place within the cosmos. His growth symbolizes the shedding of the ego and the alignment with a higher purpose.

His struggle with his magical abilities reflects the tension between the ego’s desires and the soul’s calling. Schmendrick’s magic often works in unexpected ways, illustrating the non-linear, unpredictable nature of the universe and the importance of surrendering to the flow of life. This surrender is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom, recognizing that true power comes from alignment with the greater forces of existence, rather than from control or domination.

Schmendrick’s transformation reaches its peak when he finally embraces his true nature, realizing that magic is not about wielding power, but about understanding and harmonizing with the underlying unity of all things. This epiphany aligns with the non-dual perspective that separation is an illusion and that everything is interconnected within the vast matrix of existence.

In essence, Schmendrick represents the potential for transcendence that lies within all of us. His journey from incompetence to wisdom mirrors our own paths, fraught with challenges and revelations, leading us towards a deeper understanding of our place in the universe. Through Schmendrick, we learn that the journey itself, with all its trials and discoveries, is the true magic, guiding us back to the oneness from which we all originate.

The butterfly in The Last Unicorn is a symbol both delicate and profound. The butterfly's presence is more than mere whimsy; it dances on the edges of understanding, speaking in riddles and fragments of songs, embodying the transient and transformative nature of existence itself.

In the matrix of life, the butterfly symbolizes transformation and the fleeting nature of beauty. Its erratic, unpredictable flight reflects the chaos and spontaneity inherent in the universe. Just as the butterfly transitions from caterpillar to chrysalis to its final, resplendent form, so too does it mirror the journey of the soul towards enlightenment and the realization of the interconnectedness of all things.

The butterfly’s cryptic messages and songs can be seen as the whispers of the collective subconscious, snippets of universal truth that transcend the limits of ordinary perception. It represents the interconnected web of all life, where every thought and action ripple through the cosmos, creating patterns that are both intricate and unfathomable.

In a broader sense, the butterfly can be seen as a guide for the unicorn, a harbinger of change and a reminder of the impermanence of all things. Its playful yet elusive nature encourages the unicorn—and us—to look beyond the surface, to embrace the mystery and wonder of existence, and to recognize that all beings are part of the same cosmic dance.

Thus, the butterfly in The Last Unicorn is a metaphor for the eternal dance of transformation and the oneness of all creation, a beautiful illustration of the illusion of separation and the profound interconnectedness of all things.