New
book of Jim Henson's Wisdom due in September
By
Greg James
May
6, 2005
A timeless
collection of wisdom on life, friendship, individuality, creativity,
collaboration, and more will be hitting the bookshelves this September
from the works of Jim Henson (and his friends). Hyperion Books is
planning on releasing a new book this fall titled "It's Not
Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider" is written
and compiled from the works and friends of the late Jim Henson by
Jim's daughter, Cheryl Henson.
There
are few things that evoke such a universal feeling of warmth and
humor as the work of Jim Henson. In his own words, as well as quotes
from his best-known characters like Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, and
Ernie, readers will get a glimpse of the philosophy and humor that
was so essential to Jim’s creations. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes
glimpse of the collaborative spirit of this gentle artistic genius
from the people Jim knew, loved, and inspired.
This
uplifting collection of quotes, stories, anecdotes, songs, and insights
gives new life to Jim’s magical world. With chapters titled:
Dynamite Determination; Listen to Your Heart; Together We Can Do
It; It Starts When We’re Kids; and A Part of Everything and
Everyone, It’s Not Easy Being Green will be entertaining,
inspiring, touching, and laugh-out-loud funny. Readers young and
old will cherish this collection.
Culled
from The Jim Henson Company archives, program transcripts, personal
letters, and interviews, along with some of Jim’s never-before-published
writings, It’s Not Easy Being Green is a testament to the
legacy of a man who changed the way we see the world. The book will
be releases on September 14, 2005 in hardback
print, and also on audio
CD.
This book's release will coincide with the release of the Jim
Henson and The Muppets US postage stamps (also on September
14), and will be a lovely tribute to Jim just ten days before his
Birthday (September 24). Jim would have been 69 in September. 2005
marks the 15th anniversary of his death on May 16.
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HENSON NEWS
• Jerry
Nelson tribute at The Moving Image Museum October 27
• Jim
Henson's Pajanimals debuts on NBC Kids Saturday July 7
• The
New York Pops play The Muppets at Carnegie Hall April 14
• Henson
announces "Sid the Science Kid: The Movie" in 3-D
• The Jim Henson Company Puppets to perform at the 2011 Grammys
• "Pioneers of Television" special
to honor Jim Henson
• Classic "Henson's Place" special
arrives on DVD August 3
• Frank
Oz unveils tribute to the "Henson Pipes" at NBC Studios
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