Best Selling Books by Jim Henson

Nine traditional European folk- and fairy-tales told with full-color illustrations.

A collection of wise and witty quotes from and inspired by Jim Henson similar in format to The World According to Mister Rogers. "When I was young, it was my ambition to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for my having been there. It''s a wonderful life and I love it." -Jim Henson "Yeah, well, I''ve got a dream too. But it''s about singing and dancing and making people happy. That''s the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And, well, I''ve found a whole bunch of friends who have the same dream. And, it kind of makes us like a family." -Kermit the Frog, The Muppet Movie

Features unpublished goblin illustrations by legendary illustrator and concept artist Brian Froud and an exclusive peek into Jim Henson’s creative process with 50 never-before-seen pages from his personal journal, detailing the initial conception of his ideas for LABYRINTH.

For millions of people, the name Jim Henson equals fun, creativity, compassion, wackiness, and all the energy and joy of the Muppets. This uplifting collection of quotes, anecdotes, songs, and insights brings the reader into the heart of Jim''s magical world. A joy to read and experience, It''s Not Easy Being Green inspires us all to keep in mind Kermit''s advice, "Forget the map, roll down the windows, and whenever you can, pull over and have a picnic with a pig."

Experience the endlessly imaginative world of Jim Henson''s Labyrinth through the eyes of its most fantastical and beloved characters! Witness a day in the life of Sir Didymus, the recklessly heroic fox-terrier; Ludo, the lovable oaf; Hoggle, an ever loyal companion; and others as they play games, work together, and revel in the magic of the labyrinth.

When the water supply of Fraggle Rock mysteriously runs dry, Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober will have to journey deep into the caves of Fraggle Rock to find the fabled Everspring. Along the way, they''ll encounter spooky creatures, discover the Crystal Caves, and meet a never-before-seen colony of Doozers! Collects the complete miniseries, issues #1-4.

The groundbreaking 3-time Eisner Award-winning graphic novel, now available digitally for the first time! Join us as we explore this missing piece of Jim Henson''s career in a celebration of his creative process, gorgeously brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Ramon K. Perez (Wolverine and the X-Men, Spider Man: Year One). Discovered in the Archives of The Jim Henson Company, Tale of Sand is an original graphic novel adaptation of an unproduced, feature-length screenplay written by Jim Henson and his frequent writing partner, Jerry Juhl. Tale of Sand follows scruffy everyman, Mac, who wakes up in an unfamiliar town, and is chased across the desert of the American Southwest by all manners of man and beast of unimaginable proportions. Produced with the complete blessing of Henson co-CEO Lisa Henson, Tale of Sand was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement upon release, winning the Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album, Best Penciller/Inker, and Best Production Design, as well as winning the Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Novel and Best Artist.

Jim Henson, an extraordinary artist and visionary, invented unique worlds and characters that remain just as vivid, original and fresh today as when they were created. A television pioneer, an innovator in puppetry, technology and visual arts, and a performer who literally brought to life some of the most memorable characters ever, Jim Henson''s impact on entertainment, education and culture continues to this day more than 20 years after his death.

Inspired by folklore from around the world and all told in the spirit of Jim Henson''s beloved beloved television series, this hardcover collects the watercolor story of "The Magic Swan Goose and the Lord of the Forest" from S.M. Vidaurri (Iron: Or, the War After), Spera artist Kyla Vanderklugt''s haunting tale of the snow witch, Matthew Dow Smith''s tale of a man shipwrecked on an island of witches, and the unproduced The Storyteller teleplay from The Jim Henson Company Archives, adapted by Jeff Stokely (Six-Gun Gorilla). Features an all-new cover illustration by Sonny Liew (The Shadow Hero) and the never-before-seen, unproduced The Storyteller teleplay from The Jim Henson Company Archives.

The critically acclaimed Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Sirens showcases four enchanting tales of mermaids and underwater creatures, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series. Collects the complete four-issue series!

All is not as it seems with the guests of Jareth’s famous Masquerade, as one participant slowly awakens to the reality of her topsy-turvy existence in the Goblin Kingdom when Sarah shatters the glass mirrors during her escape. But as this mysterious participant puts together the pieces, her discoveries threaten to unravel everything!

The world of Thra is shattered. Following the events of the Great Conjunction, the once-powerful Urskeks have been split into two separate beings: the Skekis and the Mystics, Only Raupin and Aughra know their true origins, but they are trapped in the bowels of the world of Thra, searching for the shard of the Dark Crystal. But as the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc upon the Gelfling tribes, the Gelfling may have no choice but to rely upon the one race offering aid: the Skeksis. The species of Thra will have to decide who they can trust if they hope to keep their world together.

Return to Fraggle Rock with four all-new adventures featuring all your favorite Fraggles, Doozers, Gorgs and Silly Creatures! From finding inspiration to battling bullies to learning what’s truly irreplaceable, celebrate Jim Henson’s timeless series with Mokey, Gobo, Boober and others as reimagined by some of the top voices in comics, including Katie Cook, Art Baltazar, Jay Fosgitt and Jared Cullum. Collects Fraggle Rock #1-4.

A teen Yoruba village girl summons the great god of mischief, Eshu, to coerce her crush, a dashing hunter, to break up with his sweetheart and marry her instead. * Eshu agrees to help her, revelling at the chance to wreak havoc with them all...only to find that the village girl had a mischievous plot all of her own. * New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko (Raybearer) and rising star artist Erin Kubo present the next standalone chapter of this Jim Henson-inspired epic limited series here, with a different acclaimed creative team on each issue! large spider who is also occupying the shelter. Now, discover the story of Anansi, the spider-god, and his quest to free all stories from his father, the sky god Nyame. But when Anansi becomes the keeper of all stories, he hordes them until his son confronts them to free the knowledge that could change the world! Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye) and Jade Zhang begin the next Jim Henson-inspired epic limited series here, with a different acclaimed creative team on each issue!

The Storyteller and his faithful dog take shelter one night from a storm, when the dog becomes scared of a large spider who is also occupying the shelter. Now, discover the story of Anansi, the spider-god, and his quest to free all stories from his father, the sky god Nyame. But when Anansi becomes the keeper of all stories, he hordes them until his son confronts them to free the knowledge that could change the world! Jonathan Rivera (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye) and Jade Zhang begin the next Jim Henson-inspired epic limited series here, with a different acclaimed creative team on each issue!

Archaia Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present a new reprinting of the original Fraggle Rock comic book series, which first debuted in 1985. Look back into the history of your favorite Fraggles with stories such as “The Magic Time Machine,” “The Trouble With Being #1,” “The Monster That Could Be Anything," and “The Doozer Who Wanted to Be a Fraggle.” Digitally remastered and beautifully bound in softcover for a new generation of Fraggle fans, this series will make you want to dance your cares away — ’80s style!

With the Crystal healed and the Skeksis banished, Kensho and Thurma return to their separate worlds to enjoy the peace they fought so hard to ensure. But when Kensho arrives at the Crystal Castle, the Gelfling look to him to take the place of Jen and Kira as leader of Thra. Unsure if he, or anyone, is fit to rule, Kensho sets out into the wild to rectify the sins of the past and better understand the world he saved. Meanwhile, Thurma strives to rebuild the realm of Mithra as the newly-crowned Ember Queen. But her own quest to decide the future of her land is thrown into question when a Fireling from a noble bloodline makes a claim as the true heir to the throne. Written by Adam Smith (Long Walk to Valhalla) and gorgeously illustrated by Alexandria Huntington, Beneath the Dark Crystal Volume One dives deep into the worlds of the Gelfling and Firelings and examines the burden of responsibility that comes with heroism.

Get ready to rock, Fraggle-style! Archaia and The Jim Henson Company present a brand-new collection of stories, featuring the antics of Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red! Worry is indeed for another day, as this new series features a stellar lineup of talent, including: Grace Randolph (Muppet Peter Pan), Chris Lie (Return to Labyrinth), Jake Forbes (Return to Labyrinth), and Sophie Campbell (Wet Moon)! Featuring a cover by Mouse Guard''s David Petersen and activity pages from fan-favorite writer and artist Katie Cook!

In this second issue, Brandon Dayton, creator of one of YALSA''s 2008 Top Ten Teen Graphic Novels The Green Monk, combines folklore from Russia, Norway, and France with The Tailor''s Daughter, a journey that follows a young woman as she outwits an unruly, cruel giant.

Celebrate Jim Henson''s Labyrinth with an all-new collection of short stories celebrating the various characters and creatures from the world of Labyrinth. Includes the never-before-told story of how Sir Didymus met his trusted steed Ambrosius. Also includes the story of a goblin running late to the famous "Dance Magic Dance" sequence from the film.

Collects issues #1-3! Collects the spectacular first three issues of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company''s Fraggle Rock series, featuring work by a talented mix of newcomers and indie superstars! Includes all the activity pages contained in the single issues and, as a bonus, a special Skrumps story!

Writer Adam Smith (Jim Henson''s Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! Arriving at the Crystal Castle where he was once a lowly acolyte, Kensho is asked to accept the responsibility as leader of Thra. But he will have to rectify sins of the past before he can decide if he—or anyone—is fit to rule. Meanwhile, the realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma, whose own quest to decide the future of her land is thrown into question when another Fireling makes a claim as the true heir to the throne.

Following Witches, this is our second in a themed series of Jim Henson''s The Storyteller tales, this time centered around dragons. Includes four tales of dragons, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson''s beloved television series. Collects the complete limited series and also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process and care taken in adapting each of these timeless legends.

Archaia Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company are proud to present a new reprinting of the original Fraggle Rock comic book series, which first debuted in 1985. Completing the full original run, Volume 2 brings fans madcap adventure with stories such as “The Mean Genie,” “Exploring the Unknown,” “The Great Radish Caper,” and “The Greatest Race There Ever Was.” Digitally remastered and beautifully bound in softcover for a new generation of Fraggle Rock fans, this series will make you want to dance your cares away — ’80s style!

Part one of a three-part graphic novel prequel series delving into the origins of the Skeksis, Mystics, Gelflings, the world of Thra, and The Dark Crystal itself. Spanning a time period from thousands of years ago to right up to the start of the original film, this graphic novel epic will tell the definitive origin of The Dark Crystal, under the supervision of The Jim Henson Company and The Dark Crystal concept designer Brian Froud.

Return to another world, another time...in the age of wonder. The Skeksis reign over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion in the air. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their stories started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger (Lumberjanes) and Matias Basla (Sparrowhawk) present an official prequel to the next chapter of the pop culture phenomenon, streaming on Netflix this August.

Labelled panoramas introduce the busy Twiddlebugs who work hard to make Ernie''s window box a nice place to live.

Activities to help a child learn to count.

Matthew Dow Smith (X-FILES, HELLBOY) tells the epic Irish folktale of "The Phantom Isle." When a young man shipwrecks on a mysterious island ruled by a council of witches, he has the choice of freedom or staying on the isle where he does not age. The lure of immortality is hard to resist, but it comes with a price he may not be willing to pay.

"Featuring Jim Henson''s Sesame Street Muppets." Big Bird adds up his works of art and then subtracts them as he gives them away.

In the 30 years since its original release in 1986, Jim Henson''s timeless fantasy film Labyrinth has captured the minds and imaginations of authors, artists, filmmakers, and fans across the world. In honor of the film''s 30th anniversary, return to the world of Labyrinth and see the beloved characters, imaginative locations, and unforgettable moments as realized by a collection of uniquely original artistic voices in an unprecedented celebration. Features illustrations and testimonials from comics luminaries and newcomers alike, including: Michael Allred, Joëlle Jones, David Mack, Gustavo Duarte, Ramón K. Pérez, Dustin Nguyen, Mike Huddleston, Jill Thompson, Mark Buckingham, Tula Lotay, Faith Erin Hicks, and many, many more.

Ernie is messy and Bert is neat so trouble ensues.