WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
1963
Lovely first edition of the subversive Caldecott-award winner, in the rare original first-issue dust jacket.
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
(1988)
Beautiful association copy of the limited 25th Anniversary edition, presented by Sendak to his dear friend James Marshall, with the special card containing an original signed pen-and-ink drawing of Max parading as a Wild Thing and an additional inscription to Marshall.
Original art of a Wild Thing and Mickey Mouse
1987
Original signed pen-and-ink drawing by Sendak, depicting Mickey Mouse looking up to a Wild Thing
POEMS FROM WILLIAM BLAKE'S SONGS OF INNOCENCE
(1967)
First and only edition, one of only 275 copies printed by the Stellar Press for holiday presentation by Bodley Head.
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN
(1970)
Inscribed first printing of the dreamland bedtime adventure, with a sketch by Sendak of the protagonist Mickey dated in the year of publication.
THE NUTCRACKER
(1984)
Signed limited first Sendak edition, one of only 250 numbered signed copies with a signed/limited lithograph by Sendak, this copy an out of series artist proof.
THE NUTCRACKER
(1984)
Signed limited edition, one of only 250 numbered signed copies, with a signed limited lithograph by Sendak laid in.
GOOD SHABBOS, EVERYBODY
(1951)
First edition of this charming New York Jewish picture book, a particularly bright and clean copy.
THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK
(1980)
First printing, a fine copy in the original printed glassine, inscribed by Sendak and with an original pen drawing of a Wild Thing.
CHARLOTTE AND THE WHITE HORSE
(1955)
First edition of this story of a girl and her horse, illustrated by Sendak in a style inspired by William Blake, uncommon with an inscription by Krauss.
A HOLE IS TO DIG
(1952)
Association first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – inscribed by Sendak to "legendary" children's book collector Herbert Hosmer.
"HILLBILLY WILD THING"
1997
Limited edition signed print produced in honor of Sendak's visit to West Virginia in 1997, depicting a Wild Thing wearing a hillbilly hat and waving a lariat surrounding the word "BOO!"
HOW LITTLE LORI VISITED TIMES SQUARE
(1963)
First printing of this Sendak illustrated work, published only two months before WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.
EIN LIEBER BÖSER KÖTER: Oder Willst Du Wirklich Einen Hund? [Some Swell Pup: or Are You Sure You Want a Dog?]
(1977)
First German edition of Sendak's SOME SWELL PUP, signed by Sendak along with a charming original pen drawing of the kid's mentor dog.
THE BAT-POET
(1964)
Inscribed first printing of this Sendak gem about a special bat who wanders to visit other small animals to share his unique perspective through poems.
THE BEE-MAN OF ORN
(1964)
Inscribed first printing of this magical story of self-reflection about a man who lives with bees.
OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES
(1960)
First printing of Krauss's follow-up to A HOLE IS TO DIG, in which she collects her observations of children's innovative approach to word invention and turns them into a book of poetry.
A HOLE IS TO DIG
(1952)
Inscribed first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – an especially nice copy inscribed by Krauss.
THE HOUSE OF SIXTY FATHERS
(1956)
First printing of this early book in Sendak's illustration career, a story set in China during the Japanese occupation in World War II, based on the actual experiences of DeJong.
I SAW ESAU: THE SCHOOLCHILD'S POCKET BOOK
(1992)
Signed limited first Sendak edition, limited to only 350 numbered copies, of this book of traditional nursery rhymes, signed by both Sendak and Iona Opie.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A SHOE?
(1997)
Signed limited edition of this sweet little story about a boy and girl playing at being adults – first published in 1955, this is the first time this story appeared with color illustrations.
THE BEE-MAN OF ORN
(1964)
First printing of this magical story of self-reflection about a man who lives with bees.
THE JUNIPER TREE
(1973)
First edition this collection of Grimm fairy tales specially selected by Sendak, with four translated by Randall Jarrell, fine in original jackets and slipcase.
THE ANIMAL FAMILY
(1965)
Inscribed first printing of this Newbery Medal-winning story about a hunter, a mermaid, and the family they build on a deserted island.
CALDECOTT & CO.: NOTES ON BOOKS & PICTURES
(1988)
Signed limited first edition, one of 250 copies, of this collection of essays by Sendak on illustrators and authors of children's books of the past, including Potter, Disney, Caldecott, Parrish, Claud Lovat Fraser and more.
