Jim Henson: The Biography
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00EF9P8MW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 179 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Genius and His Creations The author of this book spent five years writing his manuscript. In meticulous detail, Brian Kay Jones interviewed Jim Henson's family members, creative partners, and business colleagues to inform the public what a remarkable human being Jim was, how driven he was to make the cre. BlueDiamond66 said Just My Two Cents' Worth. The many positive reviews about this book say it all, so I'll just throw in my general opinionI rated the book highly because I really enjoyed it. I specifically liked the author's writing style, the pacing of the book, the amount of information, the included pictures, and the su. "Excellent Story Telling, Amazingly Beautiful Life. One of my favorite books of all time." according to Dympna. What can I say that will do the man justice? A true saint for our times. He lived his life to bring the world joy and he succeeded. This book is written so well I honestly feel like I knew Jim Henson intimately and I cried when reading about his death and subsequent memorial serv
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 deal-making 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. For the first time ever - a comprehensive biography of one of the 20th century's most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim HensonHe 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. 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. 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. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story. 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 -