Jim Henson and philosophy : imagination and the magic of mayhem / edited by Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy ; foreword by Craig Yoe.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dale, Timothy, editor.

Foy, Joseph J., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Henson, Jim--Criticism and interpretation.

Henson, Jim.

Creative ability--Philosophy.

Creative ability.

Puppeteers--United States.

Puppeteers.

Television producers and directors--United States.

Television producers and directors.

Criticism and interpretation.

United States.

Motion picture producers and directors--United States.

Motion picture producers and directors.

Muppets (Fictitious characters).

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xiv, 255 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham ; Boulder ; New York ; London: Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Summary:

Jim Henson's creations have inspired generations with characters that are among the world's most recognizable cultural icons. From Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends to the legendary Sesame Street and Children's Television Workshop, Henson revolutionized children's educational entertainment. Combining live action and puppeteering into fantastical narratives like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, as well as the whimsical Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller, Henson transformed imagination into reality, weaving together powerful philosophical messages on identity, community, diversity, love, death, and friendship. Henson never shied away from exploring deep questions, nor did he underestimate the ability of children (or adults) to grapple with profound philosophical questions. Jim Henson and Philosophy explores the entertaining and educational world of the genius's creations, revealing what it is about Henson's world that has touched us so deeply and improved our lives in such meaningful ways. Contributions by: Lauren Ashwell, Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray, David R. Burns, Samantha Brennan, Amanda Cawston, Brooke Covington, Christopher M. Culp, Ryan Cox, Natalie M. Fletcher, Victoria Hubbell, Dena Hurst, Christopher Ketcham, S. Evan Kreider, Shaun Leonard, Jennifer Marra, Michael J. Muniz, Laurel Ralston, Rhona Trauvitch, and Sheryl Tuttle Ross

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442246645

1442246642

OCLC:

898162092