Jim Henson: The Works - The Art, the Magic, the Imagination
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If you only get one Jim Henson book, this should be the one.
I first saw this beautiful book at a Jim Henson exhibit at the Smithsonian, and I really wanted it, but I didn't want to pay $40 for it. I'm so glad I found it here on Amazon for less. Jim Henson: The Works is like having that entire exhibit and then some with you at home. The book goes in chronological order, starting with Henson's childhood, his first TV show, Sam and Friends; his experimental films and other projects; Sesame Street; The Muppet Show; the Muppet Movies; the Dark Crystal and Labyrinth; The Storyteller; Muppet Vision 3D (which I saw in Disney World and loved!); Fraggle Rock, Muppet Babies, and more. It's fully illustrated, informative and gorgeous! If you only get one Jim Henson book, this should be the one.
Kermit flail!
Purchased as a gift for my mother and she loves it. Great photography and wonderful stories. A great find for any Muppet fan!
Letting the lights shine warmly on Jim Henson
It's hard to believe Jim Henson has now been gone for over 16 years. Christopher Finch's book stands as a great testament to Henson's amazingly prolific work and his larger-then-life existence. Despite Henson's natural shyness and reticence and quiet manner, the thing that strikes you in the book is how many lives this guy touched. He bestowed livelihoods on literally thousands of people. Their gratitude is expressed in these pages time and again in fervent, emotional recollections. To say Jim Henson inspired devotion only begins to get at what this guy meant to his family, friends and employees. My hat is off to Christopher Finch for this wonderful collection, which is still available here as a beautiful and hardily-constructed first-edition hardback. Mr. Finch gets an extra level of respect for the decision (of which he no doubt had a say) to keep his name off the dustcover front. He's graciously stepped aside to let the lights shine warmly on Jim Henson.
Detailed
My 9 yo son - who is really into making puppets - loves this book. It is super detailed with great pictures. Has an adult-feel but engaging for the young as well.
Christmas Gift for my fiance
I bought this for my fiance for Christmas. As a life long Muppet fan I really couldn't have gotten anything better. The book is chock full of gorgeous photos, tons of great stories, and I can't think of a better book to get a fan of Jim Henson's legacy. There were several photos that were so touching and full of love that I couldn't stop myself from crying. I can't recommend this enough. Jim Henson was a genius, pure and simple and this book is a glorious representation of his gifts to the world.
Comprehensive
I got this book for my 10yr old. He gave this book 4 stars.
I worked once with Jim Henson and loved him!
Bought for my daughter for her birthday, and she loves it! I worked once with Jim Henson and loved him!
Great coffee table addition
A nice addition for any Jim Henson fan. Has tons of hidden facts. Definitely more for an adult reader. It was nice to take a trip down memory lane.
Beautiful book !
Fantastic book!
From the beginning!
I was so happy to get this book. I love that it starts from the beginning with the first crudely made puppets that Jim Henson and his wife made to how they progressed through time. It shows how new characters were developed and expanded. Fantasticly photographed all of the way.
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