An edition of Jim Henson: the works : the art, the magic, the imagination
(1993)
Jim Henson
the works : the art, the magic, the imagination
1st ed.
by Christopher Finch
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The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, this extraordinary tribute celebrates 40 years of Henson's creative genius -- from his best-known inventions to his lesser known but equally fascinating notions for everything from designs for futuristic nightclubs and homes to experimental films. Includes 500 color illustrations. - Publisher.
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Jim Henson: the works : the art, the magic, the imagination
1993, Random House
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0679412034 9780679412038
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Table of Contents
Introduction / Harry Belafonte
Another introduction / Frank Oz
Yet another introduction / Candice Bergen
Before chapter one : In which Jim is born, goes to school, grows to manhood, gets married, begins a family, and builds his first Muppets
Chapter one : Containing much interesting information about Sam and Friends and its stars, including among that company a small green creature named Kermit ; Also including discussions of the many TV commercials made in the early years
Chapter two : In which we discover another side of Jim and examine his experimental films and other projects, as well as follow his career as it continues to flourish
Chapter three : Sesame Street and how it came to B
Chapter 4 : Interesting developments ensue, and Jim embarks on a journey to the city of London, from whence he and a group of talented collaborators create The Muppet Show
Chapter five : Containing the transition of the Muppets to the big screen and observations about their appearance in three Muppet movies
Chapter six : A description of Jim's company and a discussion of how it grew
Chapter seven : The fantasy realms of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, including much information about how the special effects were accomplished
Chapter eight : An examination of the entertainment Jim created primarily for children, including such popular fare as Fraggle Rock and Jim Henson's Muppet Babies
Chapter nine : The Jim Henson Hour, Jim Henson's The Storyteller, Jim Henson Presents Muppet Vision 3D, and other later works
Chapter ten : An exploration of the legacy of Jim Henson
Some thoughts from Jim Henson
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