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Of Muppets and Men: The Making of the Muppet Show Hardcover – November 12, 1981

by Christopher Finch (Author)

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A behind-the-scenes look at The Muppet Show details every stage of planning and production and introduces Jim Henson and his inventive crew

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178 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date

November 12, 1981
ISBN-10

0394520858
ISBN-13

978-0394520858
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred A. Knopf; First Edition (November 12, 1981)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394520858
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394520858
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.3 pounds

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Christopher Finch
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Christopher Finch was born in Guernsey in the British Channel Islands, and now lives in Los Angeles. He is an artist and a photographer who has had one person shows in New York and California, and he is the author of almost thirty non-fiction books including the best sellers Rainbow: the Stormy Life of Judy Garland, The Art of Walt Disney, Jim Henson: the Works, and Norman Rockwell's America. Recently he has embarked on a series of noir-inflected mystery novels set in New York in the late 1960s and featuring the private investigator Alex Novalis. The first of these, Good Girl, Bad Girl, is to be published by Thomas & Mercer in 2013. These books draw on his own experiences in the New York art world at a time when today's SoHo was an urban wilderness with rats frolicking in the gutters and artists eking out a living in barren loft spaces. He is married to Linda Rosenkrantz, an author and a co-founder of the website Nameberry.
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Nicole Copple

Birthday Gift Success!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022

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I am so happy I found this copy of this book for the price I did! Thank you! It was a little beat up, but mostly in great condition. There wasn't any permanent damage that wasn't more than average wear and tear. It was a birthday gift for my boyfriend and he LOVED it! Thank you for having this copy at the price I found it. All the other prices were three times higher.

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BJAWS

The vintage Muppet book to get!

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019

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Bought this great book to replace the one that got water damaged. Originally got it in 1981 for Christmas. Every muppet fan desrves this book. The photos and info are fantastic. It's a great coffee table item. It's at my side every time I watch anything muppet related. Cost used is around 30 or more dollars, but well worth it!

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J. Burton

Muppetational

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020

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This book is amazing -a fantastic insight into the making of the muppet show and the performers of the show it is absolutely fantastic -if you can get a copy of it -go for it -you won’t regret it.

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Arthur Daigle

Well worth the wait

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013

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I've been trying to get my hands on a copy of this book for years, and it did not disappoint. The behind the scenes information was excellent and went into great detail. The book went over several scenes from the show, detailing how much time, work and money went into making 3 minutes of programming. It also described the great number of people who did support work for the show and what a typical week was like for the staff. I'm glad I was able to add this book to my collection.

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Sarah A. Windisch

Muppet Show stuff

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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I received this item in fine condition, in the time advised. I have no issues with my order. If you are a Muppets fan, this is for you, for Muppet Show stuff.

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Bob R.

A definitive look behind the Muppets

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018

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This book was inspiring and I loved this book. Wish it was still in circulation at book stores or libraries.

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Israel Urban

WOW, BEHIND THE SCENES OF SESAME STREET!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016

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I was raised with Sesame Street and now, WOW, for the first time in my life, I could see behind the scenes of Sesame Street and the secrets of production, THANKS! GREAT BOOK!

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W. Hat

Fantastic Book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2011

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This book is a fantastic book for anyone interested in how Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, and many others performed the magic that was The Muppet Show. I am a puppeteer and gained much inspiration by just looking at the pictures (and of course by reading it, too). It is well worth the money!

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Disteenguished_Monstoor

It's time to meet the Muppets! It's time to buy this book!

Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2014

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Got this book at a relatively low price from a seller on Amazon.ca and, not realizing this thick, coffee table sized book existed, I must say the photos were a treasure trove along with the amount of detail written. As a lifelong Muppets fan born in 1969 this is a prize in my humble collection.

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Judy Wright

he loved it!

Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2017

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A gift for our son....he loved it!

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