The Jim Henson Novel Slipcase Box Set

Minghella, Anthony,Smith, A.C.H.

ISBN 10: 1608864383 / ISBN 13: 9781608864386

Published by Archaia, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Jim Henson Novel Slipcase Box Set
• Publisher: Archaia
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1608864383
• ISBN 13: 9781608864386
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A beautiful slipcase collection of three novelizations of Jim Henson's beloved works, finally back in print!

Prose adaptations of three of Jim Henson’s most beloved works, finally back in print in beautiful hardcovers. This box set includes The Dark Crystal: The Novelization and Labyrinth: The Novelization, adapted by A.C.H. Smith and featuring never before seen illustrations by world-renowned illustrator Brian Froud. The set also includes The Storyteller written by Anthony Minghella, the Academy Award-winning showrunner of the Emmy Award-winning television series. Each book includes additional material from the Jim Henson Archives making these hardcovers a celebration of not only Jim Henson’s work but his creative process.

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 ofThe Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such asSesame StreetandThe Muppet Show, films such asThe Muppet MovieandThe Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for projects likeFraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, andLabyrinth. 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'sMuppets.