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Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation (2009)

by Gregory Maguire(Favorite Author)
3.85 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
0061689165 (ISBN13: 9780061689161)
languge
English
publisher
William Morrow
review 1: Published while Sendak was still living, this brilliant book reveals a genius who quietly referenced more famous and unknown 19th Century art, 20th Century graphic art, cartoons, poets, and shtetl residents in his illustrations than I had thought possible for a children's writer/artist. Improves the reader's appreciation for the cultural understanding of the author (Maguire, who wrote Wicked) but sends Sendak fans soaring and wishing for even greater analysis--which begins at a brusque canter but trails away after the first few chapters while sample artworks and illustrations increase.
review 2: The first thing about this book that caught my eye was the illustrations on the cover and then all of the artwork on the inside of the book. I read this book fast and g
... moreot a lot out of it. I learned more about the author of Where The Wild Things Are and have more respect for the illustrations by Sendak. Went to Target yesterday and saw they had a Where The Wild Things Are board game with great little character game pieces. Long story short, this book was a very well done appreciation of the artwork and stories of Sendak. less
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kandisrae
Lovely, lovely, lovely tribute to Maurice Sendak, his art and his inner fire. Highly recommended!
Punkin
Excellent analysis of the artist Maurice Sendak and the historical references in his work.
robyn
Stunned by this. What all tributes and appreciations should aspire to.
Papagimp
Just didn't get it...
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