Jim Henson and Philosophy: Imagination and the Magic of Mayhem

Jim Henson and Philosophy: Imagination and the Magic of Mayhem

Jim Hensonâ€™s creations have inspired generations with characters that are among the worldâ€™s most recognizable cultural icons. From Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends to the legendary Sesame Street and Childrenâ€™s Television Workshop, Henson revolutionized childrenâ€™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 geniusâ€™s creations, revealing what it is about Hensonâ€™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

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	3, 3 black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-07-15
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781442246645

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