Publisher's Synopsis
The iconic characters and magical lands that sprung from Jim Henson's imagination have delighted millions of fans around the globe. His immense talents brought audiences new friends in the Muppets and the Fraggles and invited them into the worlds of The Dark Crystal, the Labyrinth, and beyond. This new edition of Imagination Illustrated takes the journal that Henson faithfully kept through much of his career and brings it to life with a trove of visual material, including rare sketches, personal and production photographs, storyboards, doodles, and more. DAYS IN THE LIFE: Relive the life of Jim Henson with personal entries from his "red book," bringing memorable moments together with the major milestones in his career. MEET THE CREATORS: Follow along in Jim Henson's daily life as he meets the many talented creative partners who helped him build fantastical worlds, including Jerry Juhl, Frank Oz, Brian Froud and more. A STAR IS BORN: Flash back to the days of the doodles and drawings that would grow into beloved characters like Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Big Bird, Miss Piggy, and more! THE PERSONAL TOUCH: Including journal excerpts written in Jim Henson's own handwriting, this unique collectible brings a little bit of the creator's world into the lives of the many fans who admire his creative genius.
