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Nov 17, 2022
This terrific biography of the late Jim Henson is a joy to read, offering a loving portrait of his genius. I especially enjoyed reading about the time Henson and company spent living in London.
Dec 15, 2020donsrule95 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Cannot recommend this book highly enough. Jim Henson was a fascinating man and this biography shows you why and how he came to be rightly beloved by all. Also, if his death and funeral don't make you cry then you just can never cry. I…
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Jun 02, 2016FindingJane rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Mr. Jones spent a lot of time gathering, researching and interviewing to capture the essence of Jim Henson and his efforts paid off enormously. We get a full portrait of the departed Mr. Henson, a man who strive for joy, beauty and wonder…
Nov 21, 2015Davidf05 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great biography from Brian Jay Jones about the life of the greatest entertainer in the puppet world of all time, Jim Henson 1936-1990!
Jun 26, 2015CRRL_CraigG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Jim Henson: The Biography approaches the man through his work. This makes sense since, as he was the artist who redefined puppetry, Henson created and entertained almost non-stop for four decades.
Aug 19, 2014
2014 Plutarch Award for Best Biography - Finalist
Apr 30, 2014amykduffy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jim Henson was inspirational because of his boundless creative energy but even more so for his eternal optimism. He created so many iconic characters that have brightened the lives of kids of all ages. But he is one of my heroes because he…
Apr 24, 2014Kmoellering rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
As someone who was not old enough to remember the majority of his work, I found this book very interesting. I quite often found myself looking up the old videos of the coffee commercials where he got his start in puppetry and Rowlfe on…
Dec 13, 2013danielestes rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Kermit the Frog and company are such confirmed icons of popular culture that it's difficult to imagine the world without them. And many who love and adore the Muppets aren't even aware of their modest beginnings on a local Washington, D.C.…