Books And Quotes By Jim Henson

Quotes by Jim Henson

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye."

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"[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are."

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"There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met."

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"Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs."

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"The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children."

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Books by Jim Henson

Jim Henson's Tale of Sand
2,959 ratings
December 14th 2011 by Archaia Entertainment, LLC

It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
1,583 ratings
September 14th 2005 by Hyperion
(first published 2005)

Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal, Vol. 2
384 ratings
April 24th 2018 by Archaia

The Storyteller
381 ratings
(first published 1988)

Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal, Vol. 3
310 ratings
September 4th 2018 by Archaia

Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal Vol. 1
171 ratings
April 2nd 2019 by Archaia

The Muppet Show Book
167 ratings
October 1st 1983 by ABRAMS
(first published January 1st 1978)

Jim Henson's The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow
150 ratings
October 7th 2014 by Archaia
(first published October 1st 2014)

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Creation Myths: The Complete Collection
133 ratings
October 1st 2019 by Archaia

Jim Henson's Beneath the Dark Crystal Vol. 2
91 ratings
September 3rd 2019 by Archaia

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Jim Henson
Date of birth: September 24, 1936
Died: May 16, 1990
Born: in Greenville, Mississippi, The United States.

Description: James Maury "Jim" Henson was the most widely known puppeteer in American television history. He was the creator of The Muppets and the leading force behind their long creative run in the television series Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Dark Crystal (1982). He was also an Oscar-nominated film director, Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Henson is widely acknowledged for the ongoing vision of faith, friendship, magic, and love which infused nearly all of his work.

When Henson died on May 16, 1990, his sudden death resulted in an outpouring of public and professional affection. There have since been numerous tributes and dedications in his memory. Henson’s companies, which are now run by his children, continue to produce films and television shows.

Humanitarian, muppeteer, producer and director of films for children that encourage tolerance, interracial values, equality and fair play. He was awarded the Courage of Conscience award September 26, 1992.

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