After four decades in the movie industry, Star Wars Puppeteer and Creature Performer, Muppet Puppeteer, Pixar and ILM Character Animator Mike Quinn has written a book all about his experiences in the business.
"Talk to the Hand: My Incredible Magical Puppeteer Journey to the Stars - A Memoir" retraces Mike's career that has allowed him to work on some of the biggest films of all time. Around these parts we know him as Sullustan arms-dealer and Rebel pilot Nien Nunb, who appeared in Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and the upcoming Star Wars - Episode IX and Galaxy's Edge theme parks.
From the author...
Born in an unassuming terraced house to a working-class family in the south east of England, raised in a difficult, lonely, sometimes terrifying childhood and written off by my educators early on, my calling of puppetry not only saved me from oblivion or worse but skyrocketed me into the bright lights of the entertainment industry and the stuff dreams are made of. Holding nothing back, I chronicle my escape by being mentored by my hero, Muppet creator Jim Henson, later reinventing myself as a character animator at Pixar whilst battling chronic depression and ultimately becoming a performer for a beloved fan favorite legacy character in four Star Wars films.
Mike is hoping to launch this book as a limited signed first edition, using the grand independent spirit of Kickstarter. So click HERE and help if you can, this should be a really fun read and there are some exciting rewards!
MTFBWY.
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