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The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson - by Andrea Wright (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • This book provides a new perspective on the work of Jim Henson, the important but often overlooked creator of screen fairytales.
  • 9.21" x 6.14" Hardcover
  • 222 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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About the Book



This book provides a new perspective on the work of Jim Henson, the important but often overlooked creator of screen fairytales.



Book Synopsis



This book provides a new perspective on the work of Jim Henson, the important but often overlooked creator of screen fairytales.



From the Back Cover



Jim Henson, predominantly known for his colourful, imaginative puppetry creations in The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, has been overlooked as a significant figure in the evolution of screen fairy tales.

This book is the first to reappraise Henson's career by foregrounding his contributions to the screen fairy tale and contesting the predominant narrative that credits Disney as the foremost creative force. Utilising materials from the private Jim Henson Company Archives, it explores Henson's distinctive approach, which engaged viewers' imaginations by combining, and sometimes challenging and reworking, established storytelling technique and fairy tale conventions with inventive design concepts and technologies. It covers Henson's high-profile film and television projects Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal and The Storyteller, but also lesser-known early productions that include Hey, Cinderella! and The Muppet Musicians of Bremen as well as unaired pilots such as The Tales of the Tinkerdee.

The book argues for Henson's recognition as a pivotal figure in screen fairy tale production, highlighting his lasting impact and the artistic innovations he brought to the genre.



About the Author



Andrea Wright is Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development at Edge Hill University
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.08 Pounds
Number of Pages: 222
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Theme: Adaptations
Format: Hardcover
Author: Andrea Wright
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2025
TCIN: 1002535650
UPC: 9781526166111
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-8281
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.56 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.08 pounds
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