Jim Henson's Storyteller - Hardcover

Minghella, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679453113 ISBN 13: 9780679453116

Publisher: Knopf, 1997

Synopsis

Based on Henson's Emmy Award-winning television series, this magnificent and unusual book is comprised of nine traditional European folk and fairy tales beautifully told with original full-color illustrations. The tale encompass the universal themes of folk literature--faith and need, enchantment, folly and greed, and courage and generosity. A spellbinding collection infused with Henson's special magic. 41 full-color paintings.

About this title

About the Author:

James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, Imagineer, inventor, screenwriter, film director and producer, best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. He was also an Academy Award-nominated film director (for his short film Time Piece), Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Jerry Juhl was an American television, movie writer, and Jim Henson's frequent writing partner, best known for his work with Jim Henson's "Muppets."

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0679453113
• ISBN 13: 9780679453116
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192