Nutcracker
New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1984. Sendak, Maurice. First Thus. Large Hardcover. Very Good / Good. Item #2354421
ISBN: 051755285X
First thus. Jacket edges rubbed with 1 inch closed tear to top corner,
xiv, 102 pp. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The tale of Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. The world of Nutcracker is a world of pleasures. Maurice Sendak's art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure.
Price: $25.00