Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work

The preeminent children's book artist of the twentieth century, Maurice Sendak and his sixty-year career are celebrated in this full-color catalog of more than two hundred images being exhibited at the Society of Illustrators in New York City from June 11-August 17, 2013. Accompanied by twelve essays by such noted scholars and historians as Leonard S. Marcus, Iona Opie, Steven Heller, and Paul O. Zelinsky, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work showcases the collection of Justin G. Schiller and Dennis M. V. David, prominent authorities on Sendak's artwork, and is a deeply personal and thoughtful tribute to a seminal artist whose singular vision has captured the imaginations of countless children and grown-ups throughout the world.

Praise for Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work

"A must-have for Sendak fans." --BookPage.com

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Abrams Books
Published: 06/11/2013
ISBN: 9781419708268
Pages: 224
Weight: 3.80lbs
Size: 11.50h x 10.90w x 1.20d
Award: Locus Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/12/2013
Library Journal 10/15/2013 pg. 97
New York Times Book Review 12/08/2013 pg. 32
Entertainment Weekly 12/20/2013 pg. 64
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2014 pg. 341