Jim Henson: The Works - The Art, the Magic, the Imagination

This book renewed my love of Jim Hensons work, with chapters not just devoted to the muppets but also his letter known projects.

I bought this for my fiance for Christmas. As a life long Muppet fan I really couldn't have gotten anything better. The book is chock full of gorgeous photos, tons of great stories, and I can't think of a better book to get a fan of Jim Henson's legacy. There were several photos that were so touching and full of love that I couldn't stop myself from crying. I can't recommend this enough. Jim Henson was a genius, pure and simple and this book is a glorious representation of his gifts to the world.

It's hard to believe Jim Henson has now been gone for over 16 years. Christopher Finch's book stands as a great testament to Henson's amazingly prolific work and his larger-then-life existence. Despite Henson's natural shyness and reticence and quiet manner, the thing that strikes you in the book is how many lives this guy touched. He bestowed livelihoods on literally thousands of people. Their gratitude is expressed in these pages time and again in fervent, emotional recollections. To say Jim Henson inspired devotion only begins to get at what this guy meant to his family, friends and employees. My hat is off to Christopher Finch for this wonderful collection, which is still available here as a beautiful and hardily-constructed first-edition hardback. Mr. Finch gets an extra level of respect for the decision (of which he no doubt had a say) to keep his name off the dustcover front. He's graciously stepped aside to let the lights shine warmly on Jim Henson.

My 9 yo son - who is really into making puppets - loves this book. It is super detailed with great pictures. Has an adult-feel but engaging for the young as well.

The full flavor of Jim Henson in this book!

I loved this book. It is full of information on all of Jim Henson's creations and imagination. It's full of amazing pictures that show everything from behind the scenes of the muppet show to labyrinth's secrets to character sketches and designs. I recommend this book to any and all of Jim Henson fans. And everyone else too.

and my one year old made it her own very quickly. 9 months later its still one of the few things that gets her to sit still. She is fascinated by the pictures. But its not a kids book. Its a very nice catalog of the man's work. We bought one new as a gift for friends who are fans.

A nice addition for any Jim Henson fan. Has tons of hidden facts. Definitely more for an adult reader. It was nice to take a trip down memory lane.