Download or read book Jim Henson s Book of Muppet Stories written by Tony Geiss and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1994-06-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jim Henson written by Brian Jay Jones and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim Henson He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story. This extraordinary biography—written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family—covers the full arc of Henson’s all-too-brief life: from his childhood in Leland, Mississippi, through the years of burgeoning fame in America, to the decade of international celebrity that preceded his untimely death at age fifty-three. Drawing on hundreds of hours of new interviews with Henson's family, friends, and closest collaborators, as well as unprecedented access to private family and company archives, Brian Jay Jones explores the creation of the Muppets, Henson’s contributions to Sesame Street and Saturday Night Live, and his nearly ten-year campaign to bring The Muppet Show to television. Jones provides the imaginative context for Henson’s non-Muppet projects, including the richly imagined worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth—as well as fascinating misfires like Henson’s dream of opening an inflatable psychedelic nightclub. An uncommonly intimate portrait, Jim Henson captures all the facets of this American original: the master craftsman who revolutionized the presentation of puppets on television, the savvy businessman whose dealmaking prowess won him a reputation as “the new Walt Disney,” and the creative team leader whose collaborative ethos earned him the undying loyalty of everyone who worked for him. Here also is insight into Henson’s intensely private personal life: his Christian Science upbringing, his love of fast cars and expensive art, and his weakness for women. Though an optimist by nature, Henson was haunted by the notion that he would not have time to do all the things he wanted to do in life—a fear that his heartbreaking final hours would prove all too well founded. An up-close look at the charmed life of a legend, Jim Henson gives the full measure to a man whose joyful genius transcended age, language, geography, and culture—and continues to beguile audiences worldwide. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKPAGE “Jim Henson vibrantly delves into the magnificent man and his Muppet methods: It’s an absolute must-read!”—Neil Patrick Harris “An exhaustive work that is never exhausting, a credit both to Jones’s brisk style and to Henson’s exceptional life.”—The New York Times “[A] sweeping portrait that is a mix of humor, mirth and poignancy.”—Washington Independent Review of Books “A meticulously researched tome chock-full of gems about the Muppets and the most thorough portrait of their creator ever crafted.”—Associated Press
Download or read book Who Was Jim Henson written by Joan Holub and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Henson broke into television with a five-minute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this easy-to-read biography will be published twenty years after Henson's untimely death.
Download or read book Jim Henson s Muppets in Nobody s Perfect written by Stephanie St. Pierre and published by Grolier, Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important gifts parents can give to their children is an understanding of postive values. The Values to Grow on series will help children learn about values such as honesty friendship sharing responsibility love and selfesteem. The delightful stories in the series feature Jim Henson's Muppets in entertaining adventures that not only provide gentle lessons but also provide hours of reading pleasure.
Download or read book The Muppet Show Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color illustrations recreate popular features and episodes from the first two years of "The Muppet Show."
Download or read book Imagination Illustrated written by Karen Falk and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Compiled directly from The Jim Henson Company archives, Imagination Illustrated adapts the diary that Jim faithfully kept throughout his career, supplementing it with a trove of little-seen visual material, including rare sketches, personal and production photographs, storyboards, doodles, and much more. Throughout, archivist Karen Falk delves into the behind-the-scenes details of Henson's life and his artistic process"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Jim Henson written by Kathleen Krull and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life of Jim Henson, describing how he pushed the boundaries of entertainment and brought the art of puppets to a new level with the creation of his Muppets.
Download or read book I am Jim Henson written by Brad Meltzer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street, is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there’s nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it’s accompanied by laughter and kindness. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Download or read book Jim Henson s Muppets in What s Fair is Fair written by Louise Gikow and published by Grolier, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kermit and Piggy go to the fair. Piggy loses her money and Kermit shares his tickets with Piggy.
Download or read book No Strings Attached written by Matt Bacon and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind the scenes tour of the worlds most incredible animatronics factory.
Download or read book The Story of Jim Henson written by Stephanie St. Pierre and published by Yearling. This book was released on 1991 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the puppeteer who created over 2000 Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, old Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob.
Download or read book The Sesame Street 1 2 3 Storybook written by Jeffrey Moss and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1973 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sesame Street puppets star in ten humorous stories, each about a number from one to ten.
Download or read book Jim Henson s Muppet Babies Christmas Book written by and published by Popular Culture Ink. This book was released on 1991 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The familiar holiday song and Clement Clark Moore's beloved poem are complemented by colorful illustrations of Jim Henson's well-known characters.
Download or read book Jim Henson s Muppets in Show and yell written by Richard Chevat and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The books in this series will teach your child important lessons about self-esteem, friendship, sharing, love, imagination, and manners. Collect all six of the storybooks that feature Jim Henson's Muppets for hours of reading and learning fun."--Cover back.
Download or read book Muppet Kids in TV Or Not TV written by Ann Brown and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gonzo becomes so engrossed with watching TV that he neglects his friends.
Download or read book Jim Henson s Muppets in I m Sorry written by Daphne Skinner and published by Grolier, Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jim Henson The Works written by Christopher Finch and published by Random House. This book was released on 1993-10-12 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Henson's life, from adolescent forays into cartooning to his early puppeteering for commercials, from his first glimpse of broadcast success to his triumph as progenitor of the most widely seen TV show in history.
