Making mischief : a Maurice Sendak appreciation
by Maguire, Gregory
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
New York : William Morrow (2009), 2009. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical desc. : vii, 200 p. : ill. (some col. ) ; 27 cm. Subjects: Sendak, Maurice - Criticism and interpretation. ART / Criticism Children's literature studies: general ; Illustration LITERARY CRITICISM / General. Literary studies: from c 1900 -Sendak, Maurice - Criticism and interpretation USA ; English. Summary: Summary: The best-selling author of the Wicked Years series presents a visual tribute to the art of Maurice Sendak, in a book that examines Sendak's aesthetic influences from William Blake to Walt Disney; looks at recurring motifs in his work, as well as his profound understanding of the imaginations and emotions of children; and more.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 171114
- Title
- Making mischief : a Maurice Sendak appreciation
- Author
- Maguire, Gregory
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York : William Morrow (2009)
- Date Published
- 2009
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