Archaia comics released a 120page hardcover anthology graphic novel based on jim henson s the storyteller on december 6, 2011. Studios imprint archaia has brought back the storyteller in comic book form, in a brand new fourissue series. These nine delightfully illustrated stories, based on henson s emmy awardwinning television series, are fairy tales and folk tales beautifully told by academy. The storyteller weaves a sad tale about the ghost of an abandoned child. Jim hensons the storyteller is a book to enchant readers of all agesinspired by the beloved guiding genius of muppetdom and a whole world of creatures we have taken into our hearts. Featuring jim hensons sesame street muppets, and more on. Throw it in the dog talking back to the storyteller was a happy accident. Starring john hurt as the storyteller and brian henson as the dog accompanying him. Jim hensons the storyteller getting a reboot from neil. This book is, i think, the original screenplay of jim hensons storyteller series because it follows very closely to the stories and dialogue seen on tv. The written word is different from television, however, and these stories take on a different light often in one versus the.
To have lisa as the executive producer of the new series is a perfect way to close the circle. Most comics cannot be read out loud but some of these. These nine delightfully illustrated stories, based on hensons emmy awardwinning television series, are fairy tales and folk tales beautifully told by academy awardwinning director anthony minghella. According to archaia comics editor in chief, stephen christy, there are three unused teleplays written by anthony minghella for the original series. An old storyteller tells european folk tales to his sarcastic dog. This debut issue reminded quite a bit of alvin schwartz scary stories. Just so you know, all 9 episodes of the storyteller are now out on a single dvd something many of us have been waiting for for years. The book contains all 4 witch stories, and each is distinctively drawn to the fashion of the story being told.
The storyteller sculpture, a 2003 outdoor bronze sculpture by pete helzer, installed in eugene, oregon, u. Jim hensons the storyteller expands with debut of fairies. Feb 22, 2019 the storyteller was originally conceived when lisa henson took a folklore course at harvard and suggested to her father jim that he use his puppet workshop to recreate some of the stories. One of jim hensons hidden gems, the storyteller featured an enigmatic trickster mentor and his pet dog, sharing european folk tales with the audience. Discover a brand new series of captivating tales thatll terrify and delight in jim henson s the storyteller. Nightmare classics 1989 shelley duvalls third and final showtime anthology series, this one ran only four episodes. Dragons will be available at your local comic book shop on december 2. Under the aegis of the late jim henson, here are nine stories that first appeared as the storyteller tv seriestraditional folk and fairy tales refreshed for a modern audience. Jim hensons the storyteller features adaptations of the nine stories first seen in the.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title storyteller. Wittily told with clever narration and artful animatronics, this shortlived series thirteen episodes total. Press release material mentions an episode that involves an ogress keeping a princess captive, which seems to be based. In the spirit of henson s inventive imagination, this hardcover collects four stories of witches and witchcraft from all over the world. Witches in a beautiful hardcover that will delight fans of all ages. Neil gaiman reimagining jim hensons the storyteller. Jim hensons the storyteller features adaptations of the nine stories first seen in the television series of the same name.
The second made up of greek myths, starring john hurt and gina bellm if you are of a certain age, you worship jim henson. Archaia comics released a 120page hardcover anthology graphic novel based on jim hensons the storyteller on december 6, 2011 according to archaia comics editor in chief, stephen christy, there are three unused teleplays written by anthony minghella for the original series. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Hensons storyteller series appeared on both boardcast tv and hbo. Before writing the academy awardwinning classic the english patient and being nominated for the academy award for. After releasing a critically acclaimed graphic novel were thrilled to share more of the storyteller s magic. The critically acclaimed jim hensons the storyteller. Media release boom studios revealed today a first look at jim henson s the storyteller. A page celebrating jim hensons the storyteller and the storytellergreek myths. Jim hensons the storyteller television show delighted fans for generations, and were honored to be able to collect new stories in the spirit of the beloved series. Jim hensons the storyteller the myling is a both a wonderful return to a classic show while also providing it with a increase in intensity. The storyteller reimagining in works by neil gaiman, jim. Mar 17, 2020 studios imprint archaia has brought back the storyteller in comic book form, in a brand new fourissue series. And since practically everything from the 80s is getting rebooted these days, including labyrinth and the dark crystal, its no surprise that a new version of the storyteller is also on the way neil gaiman, author of many popular fantasy novels.
Lisa henson, ceo of the jim henson company is on board as an executive producer while fremantles blanca lista will get coep credits. Neil gaiman is bringing back jim hensons the storyteller. The novelization by anthony minghella the official novelization of jim hensons emmy awardwinning television series along. Check out a list of dedicated retail partners carrying the boom. In a departure from the typically sunny fare produced by jim hensons muppetoriented studio, the storyteller, which uses live actors and animatronic puppets to tell european fairy tales, is rather dark and mysterious. The turn of the screw, carmilla, the strange case of dr. Inspired by folklore from around the world and all told in. Reruns of the storyteller episodes were featured in some episodes of the jim henson hour. This book is, i think, the original screenplay of jim henson s storyteller series because it follows very closely to the stories and dialogue seen on tv. Anthony minghella just assumed that a dog in a jim henson production would talk, and wrote him that way, though henson had said nothing about whether or not the dog would talk what could have been. Jim hensons the storyteller is a book to enchant readers of all agesinspired by the beloved guiding genius of muppetdom and a whole world of creatures we. And since practically everything from the 80s is getting rebooted these days, including labyrinth and the dark crystal, its no surprise that a new version of the storyteller is also on the way. He noted down what had happened up until that point deemed ancient history and then recorded anything that he felt was worth recording as single line journal entries until the end of 1988.
This section is dedicated to the tv series jim hensons the storyteller. I have plundered and borrowed from the riches of the european folktale and extracted those. You have until monday, november 9, to tell your retailer youd like to check out this comic. Jim henson books list of books by author jim henson. The storyteller is a british liveaction puppet television series that originally aired in 1987 and which was created and executively produced by jim henson. Jim hensons the storyteller features nine folktales based on hensons emmyaward winning television series, beautifully told by academy awardwinning director anthony minghella. Witches 01 by kyla vanderklugt, matthew dow smith, jeff stokely isbn.
The original storyteller voiced in the original program by the late john hurt has returned, along with his faithful blonde pudelpointer, to relate the tales of old being lost to the mists of time. Feb 10, 2011 the jim henson company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Weve collected the four tales of wonder and witchcraft from jim henson s the storyteller. The nook book ebook of the jim hensons the storyteller. Reruns of the storyteller episodes were featured in some episodes of the jim henson. In a departure from the typically sunny fare produced by jim henson s muppetoriented studio, the storyteller, which uses live actors and animatronic puppets to tell european fairy tales, is rather dark and mysterious. The illustrations are creepy and the tale itself is dark.
Aided by his cynical dog, hurt narrates fascinating tales that combine humor, intrigue, and magic. The illustrations are also taken from the show and are very nice. Anthony minghella adapted his own screenplays for the 180 page book with painted illustrations of the stories by darcy may. The stories are from the book jim hensons the storyteller which was compiled by. Ghosts, a brand new fourissue comic book series based on the emmy awardwinning classic television show, jim hensons the storyteller, presenting several extraordinary folk tales of life after death. Sirens by jim henson and sztybor bartosz and chan chau overview a collection of stories of sirens and mermaids, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of jim henson s beloved television series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the new incarnation, written and executive produced by gaiman, the storyteller will create a mystical world combining various fairy tales and folklore. Finally back in print and in a gorgeous new hardcover, jim hensons the storyteller features nine folktales based on hensons emmyaward winning television series, beautifully told by academy awardwinning director anthony minghella. In the spirit of hensons inventive imagination, this hardcover collects four stories of witches and witchcraft from all over the world. Storyteller, story teller, or storyteller may refer to.
The collector represented within and by these stories is eclectic, charming, and enchanting. John hurt is the narrator, telling stories by the fireside to his faithful talking dog brian henson. Jim hensons the storyteller 30 years later jim henson. Many of legendary puppeteer jim hensons most iconic works were produced in the 1980s, from the dark crystal to labyrinth to the storyteller. Before writing the academy awardwinning classic the english. In june 1965, 28yearold jim henson started a written log of his activities in what became known as the red book. Jim hensons the storyteller a collection of stories of sirens and mermaids, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of jim hensons beloved television series. Jim hensons the storyteller 19871989 see above for more detail. With john hurt, brian henson, frederick warder, david greenaway. Henson herself says gaiman is the ideal person to carry on. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Jim henson studios, the company that brought you kermit the frog, miss piggy and big bird, embraces its dark side in this premier issue based on the british childrens series the storyteller. This anthology series features both human actors and creations from jim hensons creature shop in this retelling of classic folk tales, fables, and legends. The storyteller is a british liveactionpuppet television series that originally aired in 1987 and which was created and executively produced by jim henson. Jim hensons the storyteller is a beloved celebration of fairy tales and folklore. Its not the stories you tell, but how they are told. The jim henson company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in. Archaia took one of these unproduced scripts, the witch baby, and adapted it in comic book format. The storyteller was a retelling of various folk stories, populated with beasts brought to life by jim henson, and now its returning thanks to neil gaiman. The first made up of european fairy tales and starring sean bean, gaberielle anwar, and john hurt. When people told themselves their past with stories. The critically acclaimed jim henson s the storyteller. Discover a brand new series of captivating tales thatll terrify and delight in jim hensons the storyteller. These nine delightfully illustrated stories, based o. Subsequent issues will focus on different stories with different creators.
Does jim hensons the storyteller translate well to comics. Studios revealed today a first look at jim hensons the storyteller. And other things to consider, and twiddlebugs at work. Buy the storyteller by henson, jim, minghella, anthony isbn. Sirens showcases four alluring tales of mermaids and the sea, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of jim hensons beloved television series. The official novelization of jim hensons emmy awardwinning television series along with a behindthescenes look at the shows production from the jim henson archives. See all books authored by jim henson, including its not easy being green. Studios under the archaia imprint, written and illustrated by mark laszlo, with colors by patricio delpeche and letters by jim campbell. In the spirit of hensons inventive imagination, this hardcover collects four stories.
Based upon the shortlived jim hensoncreated liveaction series of the same name, the storyteller is an anthology of folk tales collected from across the globe as well. Look up storyteller in wiktionary, the free dictionary. Weve collected the four tales of wonder and witchcraft from jim hensons the storyteller. Sirens showcases four alluring tales of mermaids and the sea, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of jim henson s beloved television series.
Dragons and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The novelization by anthony minghella, 9781608864430, available at book depository with free delivery. May 06, 2015 jim henson s the storyteller is a beloved celebration of fairy tales and folklore. Jim henson studios, the company that brought you kermit the frog, miss piggy and big bird, embraces its dark side in this premier issue based on. Jim hensons the storyteller by roger langridge goodreads. Jim henson s the storyteller features nine folktales based on henson s emmyaward winning television series, beautifully told by academy awardwinning director anthony minghella. Set in ancient greece, roughly a thousand years after theseus killed the minotaur, this storyteller is a more dubious character having come to the isle of crete to rob the dead or as he puts it exchange their coins for smaller valuables. Studios announced today jim hensons the storyteller. To make sure you get a copy, add the title to your pull list. Jan 22, 2018 jim henson s the storyteller television show delighted fans for generations, and were honored to be able to collect new stories in the spirit of the beloved series. After releasing a critically acclaimed graphic novel were thrilled to share more of the storytellers magic. Fremantle partners with the jim henson company and author neil gaiman to bring a reimagined version of the storyteller back to television. Jim hensons the storyteller reboot in the works from.
Jim henson was an american puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, voice actor, inventor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of the muppets, the storyteller, the dark crystal, labyrinth, and fraggle rock. Mar 11, 2020 jim henson s the storyteller the myling is a both a wonderful return to a classic show while also providing it with a increase in intensity. The bottled imp settles down by the fire to hear jims hensons the storyteller. Jim hensons the storyteller 30 years later jim hensons. A storyteller is not only a teller of stories, but a collector of them as well.