Tale of Sand was written by Henson and Juhl as a screenplay, but one that no one wanted to make into a movie. Reading this graphic adaptation, I can possibly see why- the story is so completely surreal that I'm still not totally sure what just happened. That doesn't mean that it's not excellent- it is- it's just really confusing and not something to breeze through quickly. The basic storyline is one of a man in the desert, trying to survive. He's being chased by football players and sheikhs, fighting tanks with sound effects, and desperately craving a cigarette and a drink- but the story is one of basic survival and self-introspection. The illustrations are excellent- think Salvador Dali meets Looney Tunes. Anyone who considers themselves a Jim Henson fan (beyond the Muppets) should read this just to know what it's about.
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