Published July 2025 by Manchester University Press

The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: Keeping the best place by the fire

This is the first book to specifically consider Henson, best known for the immensely popular The Muppet Show, as an important creator of screen fairy tales.In a chronological overview of Henson's career from the 1950s to his death in 1990, and incorporating his ongoing legacy. it explores key themes, artistic practices and innovations that make his contributions to the genre unique.Drawing upon a range of fairy tale scholarship, it also situates Henson's work within the wider context of the genre, specifically its conventions, themes and inherent intertextuality.About the author:Dr Andrea Wright is a Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development within the Centre for Learning and Teaching at Edge Hill University, United Kingdom.Her PhD focussed on 1980s screen fairy tales, and she has published work on fantasy/fairy tales films, New Zealand cinema, and British television costume dramas.

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