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The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson
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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.
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Essay Why Jim Henson should be recognised as one of the foremost creators of fairytales on screenAndrea also talks to Fabulous Folklore Presents about the fairy tale film as a concept, Henson's career in film and television, and the shape of his legacy.
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 and fairy tale films, New Zealand cinema, and British television costume dramas.