The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: Keeping the Best Place by the Fire
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: Keeping the Best Place by the Fire
By (Author) Andrea Wright
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
10th December 2025
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film
Physical Properties
Hardback
256
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
Description
The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: The best place by the fire 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 late 1950s to his death in 1990, it explores key themes, artistic practices and innovations that make his contribution 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.
Author Bio
Andrea Wright is Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development at Edge Hill University
