Published in conjunction with the acclaimed retrospective touring museums in the United States and Europe through 2024, this comprehensive survey explores the work of Maurice Sendak—the most celebrated picture book artist of all time. It features previously unpublished sketches, storyboards, and paintings that emphasize Sendak’s creative process, including some images Sendak created for adult audiences. Hardcover, 248 pages, iconic color illustrations throughout.

A largely self-taught artist, Sendak wrote and illustrated over 150 books during his 60-year career, including Kenny’s Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie’s Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop!, Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There.