Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak, First Edition, Signed (25 results)

First Edition. First Printing. Oblong quarto (25.5cm x 23.75cm); pictorial paper-covered boards and grey cloth backstrip; pictorial endpapers; dustjacket; [40]pp; illus. Inscribed by Sendak on the upper half-title page, surrounding a small drawing of Max: "Jan.9, 63 / For Richard + Sandy / with much affection! Maurice Sendak." Gentle sunning to upper and lower board edges, light wear to spine ends and lower board edges, with minute exposure to one lower corners, and a shallow (1/2 cm) indentation to cloth at lower front joint; contents fresh, with the binding sound; Near Fine. In the correct dustjacket, without the Caldecott Medal sticker on the front panel, priced $3.50 at upper front flap, with lower corner clipped by the publisher, next to a 40-80 / 1163 code; modest wear, sunning, and dust-soil to spine and panels, shallow loss to spine ends, with two closed tears to lower panels closest to the spine, another to upper front joint, and a few small, faint splash marks to lower half of spine (most evident on verso); an unrestored, Very Good example. An excellent copy of what is perhaps the best-loved and most distinguished illustrated children's book of the 20th century, one that the American Institute of Graphic Arts called "the perfect book." Inscribed by Sendak to Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and translator Richard Howard (1929-2022) and his then partner, author and playwright Sanford Friedman (1928-2010). Howard and Sendak both spent time on Fire Island during the 1960s, where Sendak wrote Where the Wild Things Are, and the men were part of a tightly-knit circle of queer authors and artists in New York during that period. By the mid-1970s, Howard and Sendak had drifted apart, though this copy is evidence of a once closer friendship. While erroneously dated (the book was published in November, 1963 this copy was actually inscribed on January 9, 1964, not 1963), it still remains among the earliest recorded inscriptions in copies of Where the Wild Things Are. The earliest we have traced were all inscribed (likely as holiday gifts) in December, 1963, to illustrator Hilary Knight, Sendak's friend and psychoanalyst Bert Slaff, and to Louise Halsey. Hanrahan A58; Grolier 97 (One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition with the publisher's price and the correct first issue code on the front flap. Cloth and papercovered illustrated boards. A bit of foxing to the boards, near fine in a modestly toned, very good dustwrapper with a couple of faint splash marks. Nicely Inscribed by Sendak in 1966 with a small drawing of a dog.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. Harper & Row, 1963 first edition, inscribed on half-title "For Vera, Indeed a first! Maurice Sendak May '92" with drawing of the head of Moishe the Wild Thing, first issue dust-jacket, price-clipped, lightly toned, 8mm. tear to front panel, slightly longer tear at foot of spine [Hanrahan A58], oblong 4to, [New York], Harper & Row, 1963. Inscribed by Illustrator.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with ALL the First Issue points. This copy is authentically SIGNED by Maurice Sendak A magnificent dustjacket that is vibrant in color with slight wear to the edges. This First Issue dustjacket has the $3.50 price present and ALL the First Issue points such as three paragraph blurb about the book. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with slight wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a stunning copy SIGNED by the author. We buy SIGNED Sendak First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with an ORIGINAL drawing by Maurice Sendak that is also INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author. This ORIGNAL First Issue dustjacket is rich in color with NO chips or tears and has benefited from some professional restoration.This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the Library of Congress catalog card number: 63-21253 and 1963 copyright printed on the title page. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The pages are clean NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A beautiful copy of this First Edition SIGNED by the author housed in a custom clamshell box. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with an ORIGINAL drawing by Maurice Sendak that is also INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the Library of Congress catalog card number: 63-21253 and 1963 copyright printed on the title page. This early issue dustjacket is vibrant in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is bound in the publisher's pictorial cloth and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy of this First Edition SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. Harper & Row, New York 1963 SIGNED FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printing Fine/Near Fine First Printing Book, in a bright Near fine First state dust jacket, SIGNED WITH A WILD THING DRAWING by Maurice Sendak on a sheet pasted onto the half title page. All first state points present. The identifying points for the first state dust jacket include the unique content of the information found only on the First State jacket flaps (no mention of the Caldecott award, and instead includes a three paragraph blurb about Sendak on the rear flap and a three paragraph blurb about the book on the front inner flap). The first state book is equally unique in that the colors of the inks used on the end papers as well as many of the internal pages are different from the later printings. Unpaginated. Please see detailed images. The book has crisp boards in fine condition. The corners are sharp, with one very tiny tip bump, and the book has no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The book is in beautiful condition for this title which is often found with scribbles, writing, ruined spines, edgewear and other issues that revolve around first edition children?s books. Instead this book has bright, clean boards with no fading, only a slight hint of toning, no staining and no scribbles. The book has a fantastic signed original drawing of the Wild Thing ?Moishe? by Maurice Sendak who signed the drawing ?Maurice Sendak?. The stunning end papers are in perfect condition. The internal pages are extremely clean, bright and flat wand still retain their original rigidity. Delicate owner name to the first blank page (verso of the end paper), otherwise no inscriptions, no bookplates, no writing, no stains, no handling marks, no rips, no bent pages, no stains and no foxing. Beautiful clean, crisp, bright copy of a children?s book in hard to find condition! The book comes with a near fine scarce original first state, first edition dust jacket in unusually bright condition. The first state is exclusively determined by the content of the information found on the inner front and rear flaps. A three paragraph blurb should be on the front inner flap with the bottom of flap having the requisite code of 40-80, and 1163; there should be NO MENTION of the Caldecott Award on either flap, and the rear flap should have a three paragraph blurb about Maurice Sendak. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors, and has benefited from very slight restoration to the outer spine tips by an expert paper conservator. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $3.50. A very handsome example of this scarce title presenting very well with the stunning jacket and clean crisp interior. International shipping via UPS, tracking and insured. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark children's rare books. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with Library of Congress catalog card number:63-21253 printed on the title page. Later editions do NOT have the card number. A wonderful copy. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION SIGNED by the author housed in a custom clamshell slipcase for preservation. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. SIGNED FIRST STATE of the First Edition, First Printing First Printing, First state dust jacket, flat signed on the title page by Maurice Sendak. All first state points present. Near fine book in a near fine dust jacket. The identifying points for the first state dust jacket include the unique content of the information found only on the First State jacket flaps (no mention of the Caldecott award, and instead includes a three paragraph blurb about Sendak on the rear flap and a three paragraph blurb about the book on the front inner flap). The first state book is equally unique in that the colors of the inks used on the end papers as well as many of the internal pages are different from the later printings. Unpaginated. Please see detailed images. The book has crisp boards in near fine condition. The corners are sharp, and the book has no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The book is in beautiful condition for this title which if often found with scribbles, writing, ruined spines, alot of edgewear and other issues that revolve around first edition children?s books. The boards are clean with no fading, and no scribbles. The stunning end papers are in perfect condition with no inscriptions, no owner names, no bookstore stamps, and no bookplates. The internal pages are clean with but a few tiny very very faded dots of foxing to the last and first page, otherwise the pages are very clean with no writing, no stains, no handling marks, no rips, no bent pages, and no foxing. Beautiful clean, crisp, bright copy of a children?s book in hard to find crisp condition! The scarce original first state, first edition dust jacket has benefited from some slight restoration to repair a few small intact tears to jacket, and as such shows in beautiful condition with the usual age toning and light soiling as commonly found with this dust jacket. Slight wrinkle to the front. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors with no edgewear, no rips, no chips, no rubbing, no stains, no fading, no scribbles and no foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $3.50 on the inner front flap, bottom of flap has the requisite code of 40-80, and 1163. The price is not important in the determination of the first state jacket as the first state is exclusively determined by the content of the information found on the inner front and rear flaps. A very handsome example of this scarce signed title presenting very well with the stunning jacket and clean interior at a great price for this title! ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other Rare Children's title and Original Illustration Art, including numerous original by Maurice Sendak!. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with "Copyright © 1963 by Maurice Sendak Printed in the United States of America All right reserved Library of Congress catalog card number: 63-21253" printed on the title page. This copy is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak on a laid in signature. The book is in very good condition with minor wear to the edges and boards. The book is bound in the original publisher's cloth with light wear to the spine. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author with a beautiful facsimile dustjacket from the original. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, SIGNED SWISS FIRST PRINTING BY MAURICE SENDAK SIGNED WITH A FULL DRAWING OF 'WILD THING' MOISHE. Diogene Verlag AG Zurich 1967 First Edition Swiss Printing: Signed by Sendak with a large original FULL BODY drawing of Moishe, The Wild Thing! Provenance: Ex: Joyce Hanrahan Collection with her original bookplate loosely laid in and stating ?Joyce Hanrahan / Maurice Sendak Collection?, and will also be additionally accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity. Offered here is a fantastic near fine crisp hardcover book, with a superb full body drawing of the Wild Thing, Moishe, by Maurice Sendak. Published as ?Wo die wilden Kerle wohren?, by Diogene Verlag AG Zurich, 1967?, the outstanding large drawing is rendered in vibrant strong contrasting black ink. Would be absolutely stunning framed, and is perfect as the art is not inscribed to anyone in specific!! Signed by Sendak in full signature, ?Maurice Sendak. Please see detailed images. The ?bible? for Sendak collectors is known in the book trade as ?Hanrahan.? Joyce Hanrahan, collector, author and publisher of Maurice Sendak, created the most expansive bibliographical guide to determining first editions of Sendak?s books with a section on ephemera as well, ?Works of Maurice Sendak? 1947-1994, which quickly followed up with a revised and expanded edition in 2001.This bibliography gives very specific information on how to identify first editions of each Sendak book. PROVENANCE: Ex: Joyce Hanrahan Collection. The piece will also be accompanied by a Letter Of Authenticity by University Archives/John Reznikoff, who is one of the premier authenticators for PSA/DNA, James Spence, in addition to numerous other auction houses. ** Note: Maurice Sendak donated all of his original book illustrations to the Rosenbach Foundation in Philadelphia leaving very little of his original artwork available for private purchase. The art is in great condition and presents beautifully. Artwork by Sendak of his main characters is very scarce! ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark rare book titles and original illustration artwork. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. MAURICE SENDAK, (AMERICAN 1927-2012) PEN AND INK A SUPERB ORIGINAL DRAWING OF a ?WILD THING?, SIGNED by Maurice Sendak ?Maurice Sendak?. This ?Wild Thing? is the one with the long hair as shown in Sendak?s book, ?Where The Wild Things Are?. The art is in fine condition and was newly matted, framed and glazed. FRAMED TO A FINISHED SIZE OF: 14? X 13.5? A beautiful original large and bold full body drawing in reddish brown pen and ink of one of the Wild Things. Signed by Maurice Sendak, ?Maurice Sendak?. Framed to a completed size of 14? X 13.5?. Matted art size by sight of 5? x 4.5?. The piece was framed using fully archival materials and UV glass for full protection and preservation. This piece is penned in vibrant, bold reddish brown ink, and is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower center. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence, LLC. The art is in great condition, and is set off beautifully in the frame. ** Maurice Sendak donated all of his original book illustrations to the Rosenbach Foundation in Philadelphia leaving very little of his original artwork available for private purchase. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ***PLEASE INQUIRE FOR INTERTATIONAL COSTS FOR SHIPPING***. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. SUPERB ORIGINAL DRAWING OF 'WILD THING' MOISHE, Letter of Authenticity SIGNED AND DATED BY MAURICE SENDAK NEWLY MATTED, FRAMED AND GLAZED.MAURICE SENDAK, (AMERICAN 1927-2012) PEN AND INK A MATTED FRAMED AND GLAZED STUNNING BOLD SKETCH OF ?WILD THING? MOISHE SAYING ?Greetings!? Dated and SIGNED by Maurice Sendak ?Maurice Sendak / Aug 85? THE ART IS IN FINE CONDITION, FULLY MATTED AND FRAMED TO A FINISHED SIZE OF: 15.75? X 13.5? A beautiful original large and bold over-sized head drawing in pen and ink of Moishe, one of the Wild Things, saying ?Greetings!?, signed by Maurice Sendak ?Maurice Sendak / Aug ?85?. Framed to a completed size of 16? x 16?. Matted art size of 6.5? x 4.25?. The art was matted and framed with a stunning gun metal toned frame which fully sets off the art. The piece was framed using fully archival materials and UV glass for full protection and preservation. This piece is penned in vibrant, bold ink with strong contrast, and is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower center. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by an Letter of Authenticity from James Spence, LLC. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other Original Illustration Art and rare books. ***PLEASE NOTE-NO International shipping **. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. TWO SUPERB ORIGINAL DRAWINGS FROM REALLY ROSIE OF "ROSIE", "KATHY", "ALLIGATOR", AND "CHICKEN SOUP" EACH SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK MATTED, FRAMED AND GLAZED.TWO PANELS, EACH GRAPHITE ON THICK VELLUM, FRAMED AND MATTED TOGETHER TO 25? X 18.5?, Circa 1974 Two superb concept sketches framed together of Rosie, Kathy, Alligator and Chicken Soup, from ?REALLY ROSIE? ?Seeing is Believing?, created for Maurice Sendak?s Really Rosie, A CBS-TV Animation Special, 1975 with Carol King. Both pieces are signed by Maurice Sendak lower right. Each sketch is 9.5? x 7.5? by sight, framed using a stunning maple wood frame to a completed size of 25? x 18.5? Both pieces are signed by Maurice Sendak lower right ?Maurice Sendak?. The second sketch has an additional note in Sendak?s hand of ?Rosie should have a look of exaggerated suffering ? a deep heavy mother Jewish sigh, implying all the suffering conceived with Pierre, over dramatic shrug? EXHIBITED: The Jewish Museum, New York (and elsewhere), ?Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak,? April 15, 2005 ? August 18, 2005; The Society of Illustrators, New York, ?Maurice Sendak, Genius of American Picture Books Exhibition and Sale,? April 1-July 10, 2021. The exhibition square which describes the piece is shown to the lower right to the verso of the frame. LITERATURE: J.G. Schiller, D.M.V. David, L.S. Marcus, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work, New York, 2013, p. 127, one image illustrated. PROVENANCE: Ex: The collection of Justin Shiller. The art was purchased from an Auction House who was commissioned to sell several original illustrations by Maurice Sendak from the collection of Justin Shiller. A copy of the original bill of sale, lot number and the description will be included with the piece, and will provide both provenance and authenticity for the art. This artwork shows an original Maurice Sendak concept drawing, rendered in graphite, from the 1974 animated version of ?Really Rosie,? (voiced by Carole King). Rosie was based the story on a demonstrative little girl who used to sing and dance on the stoop of her building, whom Sendak observed while he was a little boy growing up in Brooklyn. Both pieces are each SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. The art is in great condition and presents beautifully. Artwork by Sendak of his main characters is very scarce! CONDITION: Two works matted within one frame; overall toning and creased upper right corner in bottom sheet; no visible condition issues in top sheet; not examined outside of frame.ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other original Illustration Artwork. ***NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT THIS TIME***. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SUPERB ORIGINAL DRAWING OF ROSIE AND ALLIGATOR FROM "REALLY ROSIE" SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK MATTED, FRAMED AND GLAZED. GRAPHITE ON THICK VELLUM, FRAMED AND MATTED TO 14.75? X 12?, Circa 1974 An adorable concept sketch of Rosie and Alligator, from ?REALLY ROSIE? ?Seeing is Believing?, created for Maurice Sendak?s Really Rosie, A CBS-TV Animation Special, 1975 with Carol King. Signed by Maurice Sendak lower right. Rosie is shown in her large floppy hat and boa, and Alligator is holding a bag The sketch by sight is 8? x 6? by sight, framed to a completed size of 14.75? X 12? Signed by Maurice Sendak lower right ?Maurice Sendak?. EXHIBITED: The Society of Illustrators, New York, ?Maurice Sendak, Genius of American Picture Books Exhibition and Sale,? April 1-July 10, 2021. The exhibition square which describes the piece is shown to the lower right of the verso of the frame. LITERATURE: J.G. Schiller, D.M.V. David, L.S. Marcus, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work, New York, 2013 PROVENANCE: Ex: The collection of Justin Shiller. The art was purchased from an Auction House who was commissioned to sell several original illustrations by Maurice Sendak from the collection of Justin Shiller. A copy of the original bill of sale, lot number and the description will be included with the piece, and will provide both provenance and authenticity for the art. This artwork shows an original Maurice Sendak concept drawing, rendered in graphite, of Rosie, the title character from the 1974 animated version of ?Really Rosie,? (voiced by Carole King). Rosie was based the story on a demonstrative little girl who used to sing and dance on the stoop of her building, whom Sendak observed while he was a little boy growing up in Brooklyn. She is depicted from her knees up, gazing directly at Pierre with her hands clenched around her signature boa. The artist?s signature is at the lower right of the image. The piece is in perfect condition with a hint of rippling to the velum. Perfect for a collector of Maurice Sendak art. This piece is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. The art is in great condition and presents beautifully. Artwork by Sendak of his main characters is very scarce! CONDITION: Some undulation to the sheet. Not examined outside of frame.ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other original Illustration artwork. ***PLEASE INQURIE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING QUOTES***. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Maurice Sendak (illustrator). 1st Edition. Harper & Row. New York. 1963. First edition with a loosely laid-in, adhesive-backed bookplate, hand-signed by author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak. Book meets first edition points per (Hanrahan A58) as base of title page states: "Copyright 1963 by Maurice Sendak. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Library of Congress catalog card number: 63 - 21253." . No writing within. Clean. Unpaginated. Illustrated endpapers. Illustrated paper boards with cloth binding; light toning near edges. Light shelf-rubbing at tips. A couple of minor textural scuffs on rear endpaper; thin faint tape ghost on rear pastedown. No writing, coloring or stamping on or within. A later DJ has been married to this copy intentionally, to mimic the first printing DJ exterior, with no Caldecott Medal on front, and no SBN/ISBN on rear. The book is a first edition, the DJ is not. A Caldecott winning title, and one of the most sought after children's titles; still. VG/NF; flaws noted. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. SUPERB ORIGINAL DRAWING OF ROSIE FROM "REALLY ROSIE" SIGNED BY MAURICE SENDAK MATTED, FRAMED AND GLAZED.GRAPHITE ON THICK VELLUM, FRAMED AND MATTED TO 24.5? X 18.5?, Circa 1974 An adorable concept sketch of Rosie and Pierre (who is pulling the curtain fiercely), from ?REALLY ROSIE? ?Seeing is Believing?, created for Maurice Sendak?s Really Rosie, A CBS-TV Animation Special, 1975 with Carol King. Signed by Maurice Sendak lower right. The sketch by sight is 7.5? x 5.5? by sight, framed to a completed size of 13.75? X 10.75? Signed by Maurice Sendak lower right ?Maurice Sendak?, with a note in Sendak?s hand of ?Pierre should pull the curtains fiercely? EXHIBITED: The Society of Illustrators, New York, ?Maurice Sendak, Genius of American Picture Books Exhibition and Sale,? April 1-July 10, 2021. The exhibition square which describes the piece is shown to the lower right of the verso of the frame. LITERATURE: J.G. Schiller, D.M.V. David, L.S. Marcus, Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work, New York, 2013 PROVENANCE: Ex: The collection of Justin Shiller. The art was purchased from an Auction House who was commissioned to sell several original illustrations by Maurice Sendak from the collection of Justin Shiller. A copy of the original bill of sale, lot number and the description will be included with the piece, and will provide both provenance and authenticity for the art. This artwork shows an original Maurice Sendak concept drawing, rendered in graphite, of Rosie, the title character from the 1974 animated version of ?Really Rosie,? (voiced by Carole King). Rosie was based the story on a demonstrative little girl who used to sing and dance on the stoop of her building, whom Sendak observed while he was a little boy growing up in Brooklyn. She is depicted from her knees up, gazing directly at Pierre with her hands clenched around her signature boa. The artist's signature is at the lower right of the image. The piece is in perfect condition with a hint of rippling to the velum. Perfect for a collector of Maurice Sendak art. This piece is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. The art is in great condition and presents beautifully. Artwork by Sendak of his main characters is very scarce! CONDITION: Some undulation to the sheet. Not examined outside of frame. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other original Illustration artwork and rare books. ***PLEASE INQUIRE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING QUOTES***. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, 23.5? x 14.5? FRAMED TO 24.25? X 15? A STUNNING VIBRANT SIGNED FRAMED PRINT OF MAX AND FOUR WILD THINGS IN A FESTIVE RUMPUS ? HOWLING UNDER THE FULL MOON Maurice Sendak signed vibrant print from Where The Wild Things Are. Max in his wolf suit and the four Wild Things are in festive rumpus howling under the full moon. Full sheet size of 23.5? x 14.5?, presented in a lightly scuffed silver toned metal frame 24.25? X 15?. The sheet was originally printed and issued in 1971 as part of a series of favorite images selected by Sendak from his original art in the Sendak archives. The art sheet is very slightly faintly wavy, otherwise the sheet is in near fine condition. In the book the picture is produced as double-page spreads divided in the middle and printed on two separate pages with a center crease, here the picture is printed for the first time on a single sheet of paper. Boldly signed by Maurice Sendak in the lower right corner A handsome signed poster of an iconic image. Sheet size: 23.5? long x 14.5? wide, framed to 24.25? X 15? This piece is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other rare books and artwork. **International shipping available, please inquire for rates and pricing***. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, 23.5? x 14.5? FRAMED TO 24.25? X 15? A STUNNING VIBRANT SIGNED PRINT OF MAX AND THE WILD THINGS IN A RUMPUS MARCHING ABOUT WITH MAX SITTING ON TOP HOLDING HIS SCEPTER Maurice Sendak signed vibrant print from Where The Wild Things Are.Max is sitting on top of the one of the Wild Things, dressed in his wolf suit with his crown and holding his scepter, while all the Wild Things Are Marching About in a festive Rumpus. Full sheet size of 23.5? x 14.5?, presented in a lightly scuffed silver toned metal frame 24.25? X 15?. The sheet was originally printed and issued in 1971 as part of a series of favorite images selected by Sendak from his original art in the Sendak archives. The art sheet is faintly wavy with slight handling marks to the back of the frame, otherwise the sheet is in near fine condition. In the book the picture is produced as double-page spreads divided in the middle and printed on two separate pages with a center crease, here the picture is printed for the first time on a single sheet of paper. Boldly signed by Maurice Sendak in the lower right corner A handsome signed poster of an iconic image. Sheet size: 23.5? long x 14.5? wide, framed to 24.25? X 15? This piece is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other important rare books and illustration artwork. ***International Shipping available, please inquire for rates and pricing***. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Unpaginated with 26 full page color plates. This is the 1983 first French edition published in Paris. Contents are bbeautifully tight & clean. The glossy pictorial boards are very bright, clean, square, without rubbing or edgewear. No dust jacker (as iissued?) On the fist blank endpaper drawn in black ink is an original sketch of a Wild Thing with the inscription "For Sally~ Mit Liebe!; avec amour!; Je T'Aime" And under his feet, it is dated "Dec.9, 84" SIGNED under the title/.The drawing measure 4 1/2 by 3 inches. Sally was a friend and publisher who worked with Sendak over years on various productions. A wonderful association copy with a full-figured Wild Thing doing his scary dance thing. Please "Ask Bookseller" if this is available before ordering. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. MAURICE SENDAK (illustrator). 1st Edition. CELEBRATION OF MAURICE SENDAK, 20? x 16? A STUNNING VIBRANT SIGNED POSTER OF MAX, WILD THINGS, ROSY, THE BAKER MICKEY AND ALL OF SENDAK?S FAMOUS CHARACTERS!, IMPECCABLE PROVENANCE Maurice Sendak signed vibrant poster, simply titled ?MAURICE SENDAK?, also referred to as ?In Celebration of Maurice Sendak?, featuring all of Sendaks famous characters, including Wild Things, Max, Alligator, Rosie, The Baker, Mickey, Baby, The Lion, and many others! Titled along the bottom ?Maurice Sendak?, this poster is a wonderful celebration of all his beloved and famous characters. Full sheet size of 20? x 16?. Fine condition. Boldly signed by Maurice Sendak just above the title and just below the artwork in the lower right corner as ?Maurice Sendak?, the artwork was rendered in highly vibrant saturated colors. A spectacular presentation! PROVENANCE: The poster comes with outstanding provenance: Ex. Justin Shiller via auction who acquired the poster directly from Maurice Sendak (Shiller is the reknown expert, collector, prominent authority on Sendak?s artwork, and author of the book, ?Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work?) This piece will be accompanied by a copy of the original invoice, lot description, and a signed letter of Provenance from Justin Shiller stating the chain of custody for the poster. A handsome signed poster of an iconic image. Would be stunning framed. Sheet size: 20? long x 16? wide, may ship rolled in a tube This piece is SIGNED by Maurice Sendak lower right. Please see our ABE store for other Sendak original signed artwork and books. Signed by Author(s).

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, Harper & Row, 1963, first edition (later printing), fine in near fine full color pictorial dust-wrapper with like illustrations on virtually every other page. INSCRIBED by the author. Source book for the film of the same name.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Harper and Row, 1963. SIGNED BY SENDAK on a cut signature affixed to title page. It is a first TRADE EDITION because the bottom of the title page states "Library of Congress number 63-21253." Dustjacket is a 2nd state jacket. Condition: The book itself is in very good condition. Minimal wear. Clean. The DJ is good condition with chipping and wear. Signed by Author(s).

First edition of the 25th anniversary edition of one of the most desirable books in modern childrenâ s literature. Oblong quarto, original cloth backed pictorial paper boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Gloria Burton Maurice Sendak." Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Hailed as "the Picasso of children's books," Maurice Sendak produced more than 85 books, of which Where the Wild Things Are is undeniably the most famous, being one of the ten best-selling children's books of all time. "Wild Things!' When Max's sojourn among them unfolded in kinematic splendor in 1963, adults trembled and children reveled. Reaching back into his own Brooklyn childhood, Sendak created the enduring child-hero Max, who overcomes his fears and achieves catharsis in a colorful fantasy tableau. The book was awarded the 1964 Caldecott Medal by the American Library Association" (NYPL Books of the Century 212). Basis for the 2009 film directed by Spike Jonze starring Max Records and features the voices of James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Lauren Ambrose, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara, and Chris Cooper.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. Unpaginated. Published in 2009. Pictorial book-length account on subject. One of the best books on film adaptation and film-making ever published in our time. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Spike Jonze's "Heads On And We Shoot: The Making of 'Where The Wild Things Are' (With Complete Screenplay) ". His ground-breaking film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's beloved classic, together with the film itself on two discs. The lavishly produced book is presented in three parts, accordion-style: a) "Heads On And We Shoot", which describes the actual making of the film, with drawings, original artwork, reference materials, and photographs; b) the Screenplay by Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers, interspersed with Interviews and film stills; and c) "Post-Production", which consists of special effects, brilliantly reproduced on the page. "The film incorporates the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry, and computer animation into a live-action adventure story that captures the magic of the book, and takes it to a new dimension. In order to preserve the realistic nature of the film, 'The Wild Things' was not created digitally. Instead, Spike Jonze brings these characters to life in the form of physical suits built by the Jim Henson Company. These creatures, operated by a suit performer, interact with the live actor playing Max on set in front of the camera. After principal photography was finished, CGI was used to make the creatures completely life-like and convincing" (Publisher's blurb). An absolute "must-have" title for Spike Jonze, Maurice Sendak, and Dave Eggers collectors. This copy is very boldly and beautifully signed in metallic-silver pen-marker on the front free endpaper by Spike Jonze. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. It comes with a pristine copy of the double-disc DVD and Blu-ray combo set, also very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in matching silver pen-marker in front by Spike Jonze. This title is a film classic. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with signed double-disc set) of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed set thus. Three of the most brilliant American artist/writers of our time. A fine collectible set. (SEE ALSO DAVE EGGERS' "THE WILD THINGS" TITLE IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0061645567. Signed by Author.