Jim Henson's Tale Of Sand Box Set (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Dream? Hallucination? Hell? Twisted Twilight Zone?We're never actually told what or where we actually are in this far out there story. Who the haiche-ee-double-hockey-sticks are all theses people?I liked that there was so little dialog, even when there seemed to be too much. Henson and the artist manage to do in a Graphic Novel what should only be able to be accomplished in a movie, add background noise which you aren't really supposed to hear, or better yet, that you do hear but just tend to completely ignore.The art, the main character as well as the setting reminded me alot of Jeff Smith's RASL. It's all very nice, but still contains a cartoony style that fits it very well.The story? I don't know if this could ever be made as a movie (maybe a Twilight Zone special or something), but as a graphic novel, it was just perfect.Note: I had never heard of this book until someone suggested it as a monthly read in the Graphic Novel group. It didn't "win" and I don't remember who had made the suggestion, but thanks for bringing this to my attention Goodread-Pal. This is surreal. Literally. Things come out of nowhere, like a limo with a lion in the back seat, a whole nightclub that fits into an outhouse, and a swimming pool full of sharks. The story is that a young guy is sent alone on a quest into the desert with a map, a backpack, and a key to the city. He isn't sure what it's all about, but he quickly finds he is in danger. People shoot at him. There are tanks, stampeding cattle, murderous Arabs and murderous football players. A one-eyed man with an elegant suit keeps showing up, along with his blonde girlfriend. There are numerous narrow escapes, some moments of humor, and gorgeous visuals, but what does it all mean? I suspect that much of the success and love showered on this book are because of he name Jim Henson on the cover.
What do You think about Jim Henson's Tale Of Sand Box Set (2014)?
Very interesting. Very 60s surrealism. Very "What the hell did I just read."
—Dhoz
I must read for lovers of 70s experimental cinema. GASSSSS meets El Topo
—kayla
This was an incredibly fast read. This book is VERY random, but fun.
—JAY
Interesting graphic novel from Henson's early days.
—Karin
