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Brian Jay Jones

Auteur van Jim Henson: The Biography

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The writing style is just so bland I had a difficult time finishing this book.
It was an absolute chore to read this book. Half of the content that was included felt like it was thrown in to get it more than 150 pages versus the 300 plus it is.
I’m glad I’m a fast reader because I wouldn’t waste any more time with this book.
 
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sarahthescribbler | 6 andere besprekingen | Jan 7, 2024 |
This book was awesome and heartbreaking all at the same time. Jim Henson in many ways defined my childhood and I loved learning more about him and his life. While he was by no means a perfect man, he was incredible and his untimely death was nothing short of tragic. I found this book, completely fascinating and appreciated Jones' tact/tasteful handling of Jim's love life. I've read many reviews that have complained that Jones doesn't give enough detail about Jim's dalliances and how they effected Jane and the rest of the family. If you are looking for salacious gossip, this book is not for you. If you are truly interested in who Jim was as a person, learning about all the projects he worked on and how he impacted those around him then I definitely recommend this book.… (meer)
 
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TMVeal | 64 andere besprekingen | May 28, 2023 |
Comprehensive bio on Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets. There were plenty of interviews with staff and family members which gave you a very good look at his laid back personality. He sounds like someone it would have been good to work with. I wish the book had included a list of all the Muppet Shows with each guest star, date of recording or airing, as well as other filmography data. While the author had some information on what his children did after their father's death, it would have been nice to have that summarized at the end for each of the five children as well as each child's spouse and children. Unless you read the acknowledgments section you would not have known his wife passed away and it is unknown exactly what happened to Mary Ann. I always like a biographer to tie up the loose ends for the folks who had a significant impact on their subject's life.… (meer)
 
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knahs | 64 andere besprekingen | Feb 6, 2023 |
I really liked this biography, not my favorite I read this year, but one I've been wanted to read for some time. I love Henion's stuff and how h did his stuff too. This book covers that and parts about his live. I wasn't really interested in the business deals, but can see why they are in this.

I noticed some people read this looking for stuff about his shows and works, rather than about the man himself. There are a TON of other books that just focus on the Muppets, Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and others. This talks about some other projects he worked on I'd like to see like Storyteller.

One thing that does bother me with this book is there is no filmography at the end and the index seems to be missing somethings the book actually talks about.
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