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Jim Henson's Tale of Sand
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Henson
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The Eisner Award-winning graphic novel adaptation of a lost screenplay by American icon Jim Henson. Between 1967 and 1974, Jim Henson and his longtime writing partner Jerry Juhl developed three drafts of a screenplay for a feature length film called Tale of Sand. It was during the development of the final draft of the screenplay that Jim Henson became involved in the production of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, and he left the experimental filmmaking of his youth behind to concentrate on the creations that would in time make him a household name. Tale of Sand has remained in the vaults of The Jim Henson Company ever since. It is the only feature-length screenplay written by Jim Henson that he was never able to produce during his lifetime. Breathtakingly illustrated by Ramn K. Prez (Wolverine and the X-Men, Jane), Tale of Sand was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement upon release, winning two Harvey Awards, the Joe Shuster Award, and three Eisner Awards including Best Graphic Album.
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TieDyeDude
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Everytime I discover another Jim Henson project, I am remind of what a singular talent he was. One of the long list of unproduced absurdist/surrealist screenplays from the 60s, this graphic novel interpretation features minimal dialogue and vibrant art.

RaeLovesToRead Kitty!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 2y
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booklover3258
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This was a very very very strange book. The illustrations were great and that's why it got the two stars. Other than that not a lot of words and it was very confusing. I had no idea what it was about and at the end I guess it's a loop? Definitely a weird read.
2 stars.

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dixi_e
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Hensen, Jerry Juhl
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Mehso-so

To say this was weird is an understatement. I‘m still not sure what I just read...

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dixi_e
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Hensen, Jerry Juhl
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Another one that‘s lingered on my #tbr since it‘s been recommended to me. It‘s due back tomorrow and so I WILL finish it.

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GrilledCheeseSamurai
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Hensen, Jerry Juhl
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#Aprella #TiredOfTalking

@Cinfhen @Mdargusch @Reviewsbylola @emilyhaldi

Tale of Sand is the only screenplay that Jim Henson wrote that wasn't produced when he was still alive. It's mostly silent and completely art focused (although there are a few scattered word balloons throughout). It's a gorgeous book and a fun story to page through. 🤘

...also...Tye-dye Hershey chocolate kisses given to me from @TricksyTails 😍

Reviewsbylola That looks amazing. 😍 7y
Mdargusch Sounds very interesting! 7y
Cinfhen 💕🤗 7y
emilyhaldi Very cool! And I like your interpretation 👌🏻 7y
TricksyTails 😍♥️🍫That book looks awesome too! 7y
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fuzthepoet
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Hensen, Jerry Juhl
Mehso-so

Mostly art drivin story, but an odd duck for sure.

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SuperPunkNinja
Jim Henson's Tale of Sand | Jim Hensen, Jerry Juhl
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On the right is a young Jim Henson. On the left are some characters from this graphic novel. #endpapers #readjanuary

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