Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones (Hardcover, 2013)

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Jim Henson was a talent like no other. But they were just a part of his remarkable story. Now, in this extraordinary biography, written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family, Jims life is given full rein: his vibrant imagination, winning sense of humour, and infectious enthusiasm.

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Innovator. Genius. Legend. Jim Henson was a talent like no other. The iconic characters he created Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird made Jim Henson a household name. But they were just a part of his remarkable story. Now, in this extraordinary biography, written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family, Jim s life is given full rein- his vibrant imagination, winning sense of humour, and infectious enthusiasm. For the very first time, the Henson archive has been opened to an independent biographer, giving Brian Jay Jones unprecedented access to private papers. Drawing on this treasure trove of material, as well as exclusive interviews with Henson s family, friends and closest collaborators, this is quite simply the most comprehensive book ever written about a man who is a hero to millions. Read all about the evolution of the Muppets, Henson s contributions to Sesame Street and his lengthy campaign to bring The Muppet Show to television, as well as Henson s non-Muppets projects the richly imagined worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, and fascinating misfires like Henson s dream of

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PublisherEbury Publishing
ISBN-139780753555088
eBay Product ID (ePID)176841723

Product Key Features

Book TitleJim Henson: the Biography
AuthorBrian Jay Jones
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages608 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height240mm
Item Width161mm
Item Weight885g

Additional Product Features

Title_AuthorBrian Jay Jones
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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