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
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.
KENNY'S WINDOW
(1956)
Publisher's review copy of Sendak's first book as both author and illustrator.
THE GIANT STORY
(1953)
First printing of this scarce early Sendak picture book, the tale of a little boy who decides to become a giant.
I WANT TO PAINT MY BATHROOM BLUE
1956
Lovely first printing of one of Sendak's scarcest works, with a mid-century anti-racist message.
THE JUNIPER TREE: And Other Tales from Grimm
(1973)
Signed limited first edition of Sendak's extraordinary interpretation of Grimm's fairy tales, with the full extra suite of illustrations printed exclusively to accompany this edition.
CHARLOTTE AND THE WHITE HORSE
(1955)
Inscribed 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.
SARAH'S ROOM
(1963)
First printing of Orgel and Sendak's "thoroughly harmonious collaboration" (Lanes), a story in verse of sibling rivalry and reconciliation, in exceptional condition.
ZLATEH THE GOAT
(1966)
Specially bound signed limited first edition of Singer's stories for children, with Sendak's exceptional illustrations.
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.
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN
(1970)
First edition of the lush bedtime adventure, with Caldecott Honor seal to the jacket front panel.
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.
PIERRE: Or the Ambiguities
(1995)
Signed Kraken Edition of Melville's psychological epic, heavily redacted and reconstructed by editor Herschel Parker to approximate its original 1852 form, spectacularly illustrated by longtime Melville admirer Sendak, and signed by both editor and illustrator.
SEVEN LITTLE MONSTERS
(1977)
Inscribed first US edition (and first English-language edition) of Sendak's illustrated picture book of monsters, originally created as a 1971 animated short for Sesame Street but deemed too scary for repeated showings.
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.
