….and hello there once again. I know I’ve been away for quite some time, but, y’see, this finally happened:
The first draft of Jim Henson sits in all its 700-page glory, to the likely approval of the Jim Henson action figure (as well as the photobombing Jim and Kermit bookmark).
I delivered the first draft of Jim Henson (as I’m currently calling it) to my editor earlier this week. (Actually, I delivered an electronic version to him — this 700-page monster is the one that gets filed away, with all the other first drafts.)
I’m taking a bit of a break for a moment — I’m headed to New York later this afternoon, in fact, to talk about Washington Irving — and then the next round of fun begins. Stay tuned.
Brian Jay Jones 
Congratulations! I’m interested in the 700 page version. Hopefully a very good editor will keep the story as long as needed, but still detailed. I’ve been wondering when a biography would become available. Your blog is fun to read.
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Yay Brian! Can’t wait for the real book—you know, with glue and ISBNs and stuff. Congratulations, it must feel good.
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Best of luck with your book. I look forward to reading it. I, too, like real books you can hold in your hand!
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Congratulations! I am so glad to hear someone is working on a comprehensive Jim Henson biography. I can only imagine the feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing such a large work. Can’t wait to read it when it comes out!
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Hi Brian,
Congratulations!! That’s quite an accomplishment. Best of luck.
Lee Fishman
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Thank you, everyone, for the kind comments! I’m in the middle of the first round of edits at the moment, but I really WILL be back at the blog later this month. I promise. Really.
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Brian—-please keep us informed at NYSL about the publication schedule for your Henson biography. My programming committee will definitely want to consider this one!!! – Mark Bartlett mark@nysoclib.org
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