(Return to the Kingdom of Whence in this sprawling prequel...)
Return to the Kingdom of Whence in this sprawling prequel to Jim Hensons classic film Labyrinth. Finally back in print and for the first time in hardcover is the novelization of LABYRINTH written by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson. This is the first in a series of novels from the Jim Henson Archives. This beautiful hardcover features unpublished goblin illustrations by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud and an exclusive peek into Jim Hensons creative process with 50 never-before-seen pages from his personal journal, detailing the initial conception of his ideas for LABYRINTH.
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(The adaptation of Jim Henson's cult classic film, The Dar...)
The adaptation of Jim Henson's cult classic film, The Dark Crystal, finally back in print in a new deluxe format! Finally back in print and for the first time in hardcover, the novelization of The Dark Crystal adapted by A.C.H. Smith and personally overseen by Jim Henson, features an exclusive peek into Jim Hensons creative process with over twenty never-before-seen pages of his detailed notes on an early draft of the adaptation. This beautiful hardcover includes illustrations and concept designs by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud (The Goblins of Labyrinth, Faeries) that have never been published.
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(Now in paperback! When people told themselves their past ...)
Now in paperback! When people told themselves their past with stories, explained their present with stories, foretold the future with stories...the best place by the fire was kept for...The Storyteller! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present all-new tales of fantastic wonder and extraordinary myth, as told from the tongue of The Storyteller and his loyal canine companion! Witness worded wonderment from a cavalcade of crafty creators, including Roger Langridge (The Muppet Show Comic), Marjorie Liu (Black Widow), Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Artifacts), Jeff Parker (Hulk, Thunderbolts), Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex), Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men), J.L. Meyer (Lady Pendragon), Tom Fowler (Green Arrow, Batman), Chris Eliopoulos (Pet Avengers), Colleen Coover (Spider-Man), Janet K. Lee (Emma), and many more!
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( Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, inve...)
Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, invented unique worlds and characters that remain just as vivid, original and fresh today as when they were created. A television pioneer, an innovator in puppetry, technology and visual arts, and a performer who literally brought to life some of the most memorable characters ever, Jim Henson's impact on entertainment, education and culture continues to this day more than 20 years after his death.
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(Adult coloring book of Jim Hensons fan-favorite film Lab...)
Adult coloring book of Jim Hensons fan-favorite film Labyrinth! Experience Jim Hensons cult-classic film like never before in this interactive coloring book! Featuring over forty black and white illustrations showcasing the vibrant and compelling world of the Labyrinth and featuring fan-favorite characters (and creatures!) Jareth the Goblin King, Sarah, Hoggle, Sir Didymus, Ludo, the goblins and much more!
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(Join us as we explore this missing piece of Jim Henson''s...)
Join us as we explore this missing piece of Jim Henson''s career in a celebration of his creative process. Discovered in the Archives of the The Jim Henson Company, A Tale of Sand is an original graphic novel adaptation of an unproduced, feature-length screenplay written by Jim Henson and his frequent writing partner, Jerry Juhl. A Tale of Sand follows scruffy everyman, Mac, who wakes up in an unfamiliar town, and is chased across the desert of the American Southwest by all manners of man and beast of unimaginable proportions. Produced with the complete blessing of Lisa Henson, A Tale of Sand will allow Henson fans to recognize some of the inspirations and set pieces that appeared in later Henson Company productions.
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(Title: It's Not Easy Being Green( And Other Things to Con...)
Title: It's Not Easy Being Green( And Other Things to Consider) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: JimHenson <>Publisher: Kingswell
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cartoonist filmmaker puppeteer screenwriter
Born in Greenville, Mississippi on September 24, 1936, James Maury Henson was the younger of two children of Paul Ransom Henson, an agronomist for the United States Department of Agriculture, and his wife, Betty Marcella (née Brown; 1904–1972).
His father worked for the federal government as an agronomist.
When Henson was about ten years old, his family moved to suburban Maryland when his father's job took him to Washington, D. C.
While in high school, Henson became intrigued by television and its possibilities.
However, the success of Sam and Friends gave Henson the money to pay his way through college.
In 1955, Henson entered the University of Maryland where he studied theater arts.
He was a fan of early puppet television shows Kukla, Fran and Ollieand Life with Snarky Parker, and their creators Burr Tillstrom and Bil and Cora Baird, respectively.
During the summer of 1954, a local television station, WTOP in Washington, D. C. , needed a puppeteer for one of their children's programs.
Henson and a friend put together several puppets and worked there for a short time.
Sam and Friends also marked the beginning of the Muppets, Henson's own invention.
Unlike puppets, who have solid, unchanging heads, Muppets were softer, with mouths that moved and expressive eyes.
The Muppets were more animated than puppets.
Kermit did not begin as a frog but evolved into one. The original Kermit was made from Henson's mother's old spring coat and a ping pong ball cut in half.
Similarly, Kermit's character gradually became more complex.
Harrison Rainie in United States News & World Report quoted Henson as calling Kermit "literally my right hand. "
Henson took six years to graduate from the University of Maryland because of the demands of his television show.
On graduation day in 1960, Henson bought a Rolls Royce automobile to take himself to graduation.
He then turned his attention to the Muppets full time.
They were featured in commercials for Wilkins coffee, their first nation-wide exposure in the late 1956 and early 1966.
Throughout the 1966, Henson and his Muppets appeared on television variety shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show, The Steve Allen Show, and The Jimmy Dean Show as well as NBC's The Today Show.
In 1969, Henson was approached by the Children's Television Workshop for a new show they were creating called Sesame Street.
Henson hesitated at first, because he did not want to be just a children's entertainer.
But he eventually signed on and developed some of his most memorable Muppets: Grover, Big Bird, the Count, and Bert and Ernie, among others.
Older Muppets like Kermit the Frog also made appearances.
Henson's Muppets contributed to the popularity of the show.
Its international success made Henson famous throughout the world.
By the mid-1976, Henson wanted his own television show, but had problems getting one on American network television.
Still Henson managed to expand his Muppet empire in other ways.
Muppets appeared in the first seven episodes of NBC's Saturday Night Live during its first season in 1975.
Henson's pilot was viewed by a British producer named Lew Grade.
He agreed to fund the first season of what became known as The Muppet Show.
The first episodes aired in 1976, appearing in syndication in the United States.
The Muppet Show used both Muppets and Hollywood stars in a parody of the backstage antics.
The Muppet Show also introduced another popular Muppet, the femme fatale pig named Miss Piggy, who was perpetually in love with Kermit.
Henson's horizons expanded in a number of ways after The Muppet Show.
He created new television programs.
Airing on HBO in the United States, the program featured three species living belowground, the Fraggles, the Gords, and the Dozers.
The show primarily followed five Fraggles, including Gobo and Mokey, and promoted harmony in living.
Fraggle Rock aired for four season in the United States, Canada and several other countries.
It was eventually syndicated in 96 countries.
He draws the best from everyone.
He keeps track of the small things that are so key to all puppet work on television. "
It was canceled after only a few episodes.
In 1989, Henson produced a variety show called The Jim Henson Hour.
It was canceled after ten episodes, though it eventually won an Emmy award.
Beginning in 1985, Henson expanded his corporate work and produced more than two dozen short films and videos designed for business meetings, continually adding new titles.
He also designed characters and creatures for other films via the Jim Henson Creature Shop, based in London, England.
For example, he designed the face masks for the movie version of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Henson also dabbled in his own feature films.
Characters from The Muppet Show were featured in a trio of films beginning in 1979 with The Muppet Movie.
It was followed by 1981's The Great Muppet Caper, which was also Henson's directorial debut, and 1984's The Muppets Take Manhattan.
His subsequent efforts, however, did not fare as well.
The Dark Crystal, with all new Muppets, made a poor box office showing in 1982.
The dark fantasy, Labyrinth, was also a box office failure.
In 1989, Henson began negotiating a merger with Disney Corporation to reduce the pressure of running his own business.
Had the sale been completed, Henson's already large fortune would have increased by an estimated $100 to $180 million.
As Owen of The New Yorker explained, "To Henson and his associates, the Muppets were not products; they were friends.
While the negotiations were still in progress, Henson became seriously ill.
Henson left his company to his children, as he and his wife had separated in 1986.
The deal with Disney was never completed, but the companies did do some business together, most notably by including the Muppets in Walt Disney World and producing one of Henson's last ideas, the television show, Dinosaurs.
Henson died of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome on May 16, 1990, at age 53, twenty hours after experiencing a medical emergency—an unexpected event that was widely lamented in the film and television industries.
In the weeks after his death, he was celebrated in a wave of tributes.
One of Henson's most famous Muppets, Kermit the Frog, was introduced on Sam and Friends in 1955.
His characters were a key component of Sesame Street, the children's educational television program seen worldwide.
In addition to Kermit, Henson created over 2000 Muppets in his lifetime.
He won fame for his creations, particularly Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and Ernie, and was involved with Sesame Street for over 20 years. Rowlf the Dog was a cast member on the Jimmy Dean Show in the early 60's.
His involvement in two television programs—The Storyteller and The Jim Henson Hour—led to Emmy Award wins.
He was posthumously inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991, and as a Disney Legend in 2011.
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( Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, inve...)
(Now in paperback! When people told themselves their past ...)
(Title: It's Not Easy Being Green( And Other Things to Con...)
(Join us as we explore this missing piece of Jim Henson''s...)
(Return to the Kingdom of Whence in this sprawling prequel...)
He had been raised as a Christian Scientist, a religion that does not subscribe to conventional health care practices.
James Collins of Time wrote, "The beauty of the Muppets … was that they were cuddly but not too cuddly, and not only cuddly.
There is satire as sly wit.
… By adding just enough tartness to a sweet overall spirit, Henson purveyed a kind of innocence that was plausible for the modern imagination.
His knowningness allowed us to accept his real gifts: wonder, delight, optimism. "
Harrigan of Life magazine described him as "a quiet, authoritative, beloved man without a trace of aggression but with a whim of steel. "
Quotes from others about the person
Brian Henson told David Owen of The New Yorker, "The show was so wacky, so out of left field, that the networks didn't want anything to do with it. "
Puppeteer Kevin Clash told Harrigan of Life, "He wanted those characters [the Muppets] to be around when he wasn't and the main company that could do that was Disney. "
As Stephen Harrigan wrote in Life magazine: "he [Henson] did not just perform Kermit, he was Kermit. "
As Eleanor Blau wrote in the New York Times, "the Muppets helped youngsters learn about everything from numbers and the alphabet to birth and death.
They were role models and they imparted values. "
While working on the show Henson met his future wife, another University of Maryland student named Jane Nebel.
They eventually had five children together, who often accompanied their parentsto work.
