Re-issues
If anyone could help me out by providing information on re-issues of this book, I'd be grateful.
-Amazon lists it as OOP (Out of Print).
-Bantam Doubleday Dell (the original publisher) lists it as OOP.
-Alibris lists it as OOP & Rare.
-Barnes and Noble.com lists it as OOP.
-Bibliofind.com lists it as OOP.
I know JHC Publishing/Muppet Press never re-issued it. Besides, why would they re-issue a book in support of a traveling exhibition that was no longer running?
Amazon, Alibris, and B&N all list the 1980 edition only. I've never seen anything other than the 1980 edition offered on eBay.
So my questions are:
If it was re-issued, who printed it? In what year? Where was it sold? Did it include the items like the Sat. Night Live Muppets (Gorch) for which there are rights issues?
If this book was re-issued, why is it selling for such high prices on eBay and at Out-of-Print Booksellers (for damaged copies!)?
Why don't people just buy later editions? Do any of you have 2nd printings (or later)?
Thanks in advance for your help.
BTW, from this website's "Collectables" Page:
The Art of the Muppets (1980)
Published 1980 by Bantam Books with the Muppet Press. Prepared by the Staff of Henson Associates. Editorial Director: Michael K. Frith. Photos. Paperback, 44 pages.
In 1980, Henson launched a traveling museum exhibit called "The Art of the Muppets". This book is the exhibit companion. It follows highlights of Henson's career from Sam and Friends to Sesame Street, Saturday Night Live, Emmet Otter, the Muppet Show, and the Muppet Movie. The book is light on text but heavy on color photos, many of which have never been published in any other book. Another must have for the collection."
No mention of 2nd editions or reprints.