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Legal name: Troppenburg, Count Ulderico Gropplero di
Birthdate: 1944
Gender: male
Education: Munich Academy
Short biography: Count Ul de Rico, AKA Ulderico Conte Gropplero di Troppenburg (born 1944), is an Italian-born artist and author of illustrated children's books, most notably The Rainbow Goblins (1978) and its sequel The White Goblin. (1996) He was also a major artistic contributor to the children's fantasy film The NeverEnding Story (1984), based on the book of the same name by Michael Ende. His paintings carry a slightly surreal theme which allows readers to be drawn into their colorful imaginary world while still being reminded of the beautiful natural world which inspired them.

He was born in 1944 in Udine, Italy. He lived in Munich for many years, studying at the Munich Academy. He studied painting under Professor Franz Nagel and, under the tutelage of Professor Rudolf Heinrich, received his diploma in stage and costume design. He now lives in France.
Nationality: Italy
Birthplace: Udine, Italy
Places of residence: France
Associated Place (for map): Udine, Italy

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FamiliesUnitedLL 623 reviews

The rainbow goblins by Ul De Rico

This book is incredible. I had considered it for a year because I was hesitant to buy the book without better understanding the context of the demons.

I am glad I ordered this. The illustrations are magnificent. The story is thought provoking. I am happy to add this to my collection of Over The Rainbow books.

Dec 4, 202412 other reviews

LibrarianRyan 3,336 reviews

The Rainbow Goblins by Ul De Rico

I dare you to read this book and not think of classic animated stories like the Hobbit, The Last Unicorn, or The Black Cauldron, or even life actions like Legend. It encompasses that feeling so well, and the story would happily sit on shelves next to them. The goblins are out. They feed on color, but one valley is going to make sure they never lose their color or their rainbows to goblins. This book is originally from 1978 and this edition from 2001. This story feels the 42 years old that it show more is, and it might confound modern picture book audiences. But for those born in the same year, you just might find a new story among what were childhood favorites.
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Dec 15, 202012 other reviews

honeyspur 21 reviews

The Rainbow Goblins by Ul De Rico

This book, in it's original oversized form, is what truly captivated me at the time, when I received it from my parents.

Opening it's giant cover, the inside is a vibrant rush of colors.

The story, of goblins, who capture rainbows and drain them of their colors like liquid and drink them down, is a little unnerving. The rainbow and how it outsmarts the goblins, manages to change the feeling to victorious. This book was not at my reading level at the time, yet, it's visual quality made it my show more favorite book of all time. Once I was able to read it, I was happy it was engaging and explained a bit more that the pictures could not. show less

Nov 2, 201512 other reviews

MrsLee 2,320 reviews

The rainbow goblins by Ul De Rico

Goblins are out to steal the colors from the Rainbow Valley. They do not succeed, but through the danger, a wonderful miracle of creation happens. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. The story is a little weird, but full of interesting things to think and talk about.

Jul 17, 201412 other reviews

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