Jim Henson The Biography by Brian Jay Jones
Jim Henson created the Muppets, but he did so much more, and Brian Jay Jones has done an excellent job in letting everyone see Jim Henson for the man he was.
Beginning with his childhood, Jim knew that once he saw what television was, he knew that was where he would be when he got older, but he never dreamed or intended it to be as a puppeteer, Muppets or not. He was such a creative and talented man, every new piece of technology was like a toy, and his vision was usually before his time.
While others may describe him as a “workaholic”, Jim never saw it as work, it was just playing to him. He worked long days and traveled extensively to try to create as many projects as his mind could envision.
He left us far too soon, but his opinion is something you need to read for yourself. Brian has done such a wonderful job, and those who helped him should be thanked for allowing the public to be able to view his private life as well as his public life.
For anyone who grew up with Sesame Street, The Muppets or any of Jim’s other creations, you will not want to put this book down.
While I consider it an honor and a privilege to be lucky for have an Advanced Reader’s copy of a book, I am saddened by the fact that my copy does not have the photo on the cover, or any of the photos inside. I grew up watching Jim Henson’s Muppets and have loved them all my life, having my kids grow up with them as well. I was deeply saddened and shocked by the untimely death of Jim Henson, but I will treasure this book always.
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