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Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic.A true masterpiece brought to life by the ingenious puppetry and peerless storytelling of Jim Henson, Dark Crystal is revered by an entire generation of fans. For the first time, this deluxe and highly comprehensive book tells the complete story of this deeply personal Henson project, highlighting the unique creative journey and groundbreaking techniques that brought the film to the screen. Drawing from unseen archive interviews with Jim Henson and new interviews with the film's behind-the-scenes creative team, Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History leaves no stone unturned in chronicling the entire production, from the initial concept based on themes close to Henson's heart to the ingenious conceptual design, puppet construction, and logistics of the shoot itself.
About the Author
Caseen Gaines is the author of Footnotes: The Black Artists Who Rewrote the Rules of the Great White Way, which will be published in May 2021 by Sourcebooks.His previous books include We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy (Plume, 2015) , which was featured by NPR, The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine, and other media outlets worldwide. He is also the author of The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History (Insight Editions, 2017) , which was produced with the participation of The Jim Henson Company. Gaines's first book, Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse (ECW Press, 2011) , received a Silver Medal at the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Its follow up, A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic (ECW Press, 2013) , includes a foreword from Wil Wheaton.He has written for Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club, and Decider, among other publications. He can be found on social media @caseengaines.
