Ponder This: Jim Henson Philosophy Book Coming Soon

Published: January 7, 2015
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Have you ever wondered about the deeper meanings of Mahna Mahna?  Or why Lew Zealand was put on this earth?  Or how the passage of time correlates to the height of Big Bird?  Well there’s good news for all you thinkers out there, because a new book of philosophical essays about the works of Jim Henson is coming soon.

Jim Henson and Philosophy: Imagination and the Magic of Mayhem will be published in July, 2015.  The academic anthology will feature 20 essays over 280 pages to act as an educational resource.  Because who teaches better than the Muppets?

This is the third academic anthology book focusing on the works of Jim Henson from recent years, following Kermit Culture in 2009 and The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson in 2013.

The official description of the book is as follows:

Jim Henson’s creations have inspired generations with characters that are among the world’s most recognizable cultural icons. From Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their Muppet friends, to the legendary Sesame Street and the Children’s Television Workshop, Henson has immeasurably impacted the growth, development and substance of children’s educational entertainment. Combining live-action and puppeteering into fantastical narratives like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, and the whimsical Fraggle Rock and The Storyteller, Henson transforms imagination into reality, weaving powerful philosophical messages on identity, community, diversity, love, death, and friendship. Henson’s legacy endures because he never shied away from exploring deep questions, nor underestimated the ability of children (or adults) to grapple with profound philosophical questions. Anyone who grew up with his stories, or has fallen in love with his characters, will enjoy this book’s exploration of the entertaining, educational and profound world of Jim Henson.

The book is available for pre-order here, and will only set you back $19.95.  Not bad for a college education!

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by Joe Hennes – Joe@ToughPigs.com

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