{"product_id":"maurice-sendak-a-celebration-of-the-artist-and-his-work-paperback","title":"Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin G. Schiller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDennis M. V. David\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaurice Sendak\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive visual tribute to the twentieth century's most revolutionary children's book creator.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile millions know Maurice Sendak as the mastermind behind \u003ci\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are\u003c\/i\u003e, his sixty-year career stretched far beyond the borders of the night kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis expansive, full-color monograph pulls back the curtain on the multi-dimensional artist. With more than 200 images from the premier private collections of Justin G. Schiller and Dennis M.V. David, this volume showcases lesser-known sides of Sendak: from commercial advertisements and department store window displays to his stunning, world-class costume and set designs for opera and theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by renowned children's literature historian Leonard S. Marcus, the collection is anchored by twelve intimate essays from friends, scholars, and collaborators like Steven Heller, Iona Opie, and Paul O. Zelinsky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with rare preliminary sketches, personal correspondence, and private artwork, this book is both a masterclass in illustration history and an irreplaceable collector's item for anyone who grew up under the spell of Sendak's wild world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully produced and generously illustrated and published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the Society of Illustrators in New York, this is a book designed to be returned to--whether to revisit favorite images, discover details that might have been missed, or share with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-have for Sendak fans.\" --BookPage.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin G. Schiller\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading collector, rare book dealer, and authority on children's literature. Founder of Justin G. Schiller Ltd., the oldest specialist firm in antiquarian children's books in the United States, he has organized and contributed to numerous museum exhibitions and publications focused on illustrated books and literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDennis M. V. David\u003c\/b\u003e is a collector, researcher, and expert in the conservation and appraisal of rare children's books. His work with historic materials and close study of Maurice Sendak's art have made him a respected figure in the field of illustration and book history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume is edited by \u003cb\u003eLeonard S. Marcus\u003c\/b\u003e, an award-winning historian, critic, and one of the world's foremost authorities on children's literature. His writing, teaching, and scholarship have helped shape contemporary understanding of picture books and their creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.2 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757364982009,"sku":"9781419710735","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/086cbz0XMl9781419710735.webp?v=1785946396","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/maurice-sendak-a-celebration-of-the-artist-and-his-work-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}