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Jim Henson by Brian Jay Jones Book Summary
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
Book Name | Jim Henson |
Genre | Biographies & Memoirs |
Author | Brian Jay Jones |
Published | 24 September 2013, Tuesday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 17.39 MB |
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All about Jim Henson. After an interesting start about Henson's early years, the book goes into extensive detail about the process of writing, producing and promoting his work. The book drags on and on. It needs extensive editing. I ended up skimming through much of it. Not a highly recommended read. Too bad, Jim Henson was a fascinating character.
Balanced, insightful biography.. Much of the magic of Jim Henson’s life was his work. He worked on so many varied projects often at the same time. The reviewer above obviously did not get the message that Jim loved all the ins and outs of producing and creating. It was core to his being and core to understanding the man. An intimate, insightful read.
All things Henson. So much more than just the fabulous Muppets! Amazing research.
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Fabulous story!. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was so interesting to follow Jim Henson's journey. His passion, intelligence and dedication to his craft and family is truly inspiring!
God Bless Jim Henson. There is no better book, than one that makes you remember good times when you were a kid. Loved it from start to Finnish
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The Jim Henson book written by Brian Jay Jones was published on 24 September 2013, Tuesday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 141 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.
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