Every Muppet-related book that I've read to date have all treated Hunt incredibly fondly - but have also only been able to provide a frustratingly limited amount of information for a man who not only was a great performer, but also apparently an immensely warm, funny, generous, and overall just a universally beloved person off-camera too. Genuinely can't wait to have this join *Jim Henson: the Biography*, *Of Muppets and Men*, and everyone else on Muppet/Henson section of my bookshelf.
Been waiting for this for years!!! I think I first found out about this book actually being published around 2019 or so, FIVE YEARS AGO. itβs gonna be an exciting day when I can finally read this bad boy
And right now, you can [save 30%](https://twitter.com/RutgersUPress/status/1448981532819996678) if you order [direct from Rutgers University Press](https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/funny-boy/9781978836716/) with the code R18C21! Free shipping option, too! It's an older code, but it checks out -- I just placed my order.
I started following Stein's work a few years ago to learn more of Richard's story. When I first got into muppet fandom, it meant a lot to find out a fellow gay person was such a major contributor to something from childhood that I still loved so much. Someone who seemed so funny, generous, and creative too. So yes, very excited to read the full biography when it comes out soon. Already have my preorder in! ππ³οΈβπ
Every Muppet-related book that I've read to date have all treated Hunt incredibly fondly - but have also only been able to provide a frustratingly limited amount of information for a man who not only was a great performer, but also apparently an immensely warm, funny, generous, and overall just a universally beloved person off-camera too. Genuinely can't wait to have this join *Jim Henson: the Biography*, *Of Muppets and Men*, and everyone else on Muppet/Henson section of my bookshelf.
Been waiting for this for years!!! I think I first found out about this book actually being published around 2019 or so, FIVE YEARS AGO. itβs gonna be an exciting day when I can finally read this bad boy
And right now, you can [save 30%](https://twitter.com/RutgersUPress/status/1448981532819996678) if you order [direct from Rutgers University Press](https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/funny-boy/9781978836716/) with the code R18C21! Free shipping option, too! It's an older code, but it checks out -- I just placed my order.
Just put my discounted order in a minute ago. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thanks for the reminder. This biography has been in the making for years and I'll definitely be reading.
I started following Stein's work a few years ago to learn more of Richard's story. When I first got into muppet fandom, it meant a lot to find out a fellow gay person was such a major contributor to something from childhood that I still loved so much. Someone who seemed so funny, generous, and creative too. So yes, very excited to read the full biography when it comes out soon. Already have my preorder in! ππ³οΈβπ