Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History

Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History tells the definitive story behind the creation of Jim Henson’s beloved series.
It’s been over thirty-five years since the irrepressible Fraggles first hit the screen in the beloved children’s television hit Fraggle Rock. Created by the legendary Jim Henson, along with Michael K. Frith, Jerry Juhl, Duncan Kenworthy, and Jocelyn Stevenson, Fraggle Rock remains a favorite of fans to this day. This delightful volume tells the incredible story of the bighearted show that helped instill open-minded values in a whole generation of viewers. Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History follows the show’s creation, from early concepts to the incredible puppetry that brought the unforgettable characters, such as Gobo, Red, and Mokey, to life. Exclusive interviews with Stevenson, Frith, Kenworthy, and several other major contributors reveal fascinating, exclusive insights that take the reader further into Jim Henson’s world than ever before. Featuring a wealth of rare concept art and behind-the-scenes photographs from the archives of The Jim Henson Company, Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive look at one of the best-loved television shows of all time.

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FAMOUS FAN

The foreword by Neil Patrick Harris conveys the impact of the series on a generation of fans.

COMPLETE STORY

Follow the show’s creation, from creator Jim Henson’s early concepts to the incredible puppetry.

FAVORITE CHARACTERS

Gobo, Red, and Mokey and more!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Get behind-the-scenes insights from creators Michael K. Frith, Duncan Kenworthy, Jocelyn Stevenson and more.

FILLED WITH PHOTOS

Features a wealth of rare concept art and behind-the-scenes photographs from the archives of The Jim Henson Company.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION

Go deeper into the creative world of Jim Henson with The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History and Labyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History.

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Read about the incredible story of the bighearted show that helped instill open-minded values in a whole generation of viewers. Journey back to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in this visually stunning celebration of the enchanting fantasy classic. The definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Insight Editions
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683836839
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683836834
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 1 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #524,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Puppets & Puppetry (Books) #1,204 in Pop Culture Art #1,933 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction
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