Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King & Maurice Sendak

A Stephen King Reimagining of the Timeless Tale by The Brothers Grimm

The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book.

Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal–winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out?

With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation.

This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.

About the Author: Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King, born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is a highly acclaimed and prolific American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels. He is often referred to as "The King" or "The King of Horror". King's books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and many of his works have been adapted into successful films and television series.

Early Life and Career:

King grew up in Maine with his mother after his parents separated when he was a toddler. He attended the University of Maine, where he wrote for the school newspaper and met his future wife, Tabitha Spruce.

• After graduating, he taught high school English while continuing to write short stories.
• His first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, launching his career as a horror author.

Literary Works:

• King has written over fifty novels, two hundred short stories, and nine collections of short fiction.
• His works include The Shining, The Stand, The Dead Zone, and It.
• He also wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.
• Many of his novels and short stories have been adapted into films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, 1408 and Misery.

Personal Life:

• King is married to Tabitha Spruce and they have three children: Naomi, Joe, and Owen.
• He is also a philanthropist, supporting education and community programs through his foundation.
• King has battled drug addiction in the past, but he has overcome it and is now a recovered addict.

About the Author: Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was a celebrated American children's author and illustrator, known for his imaginative and often dark picture books. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents. His work included the beloved Where the Wild Things Are (1963), which earned him the Caldecott Medal. Sendak also illustrated numerous other books, including Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik.

Early Life and Career:

• Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 10, 1928, and grew up in a working-class Jewish neighborhood.
• He was a sickly child, which led to him spending a lot of time indoors and developing a love for drawing and storytelling.
• He began illustrating children's books in the 1950s after meeting children's book editor Ursula Nordstrom at Harper & Brothers.
• Sendak's first illustrations were for Marcel Ayme's The Wonderful Farm (1951).
• In the mid-1950s, he began writing and illustrating his own books, including Kenny's Window (1956).

Major Works and Influence:

• Where the Wild Things Are (1963) is Sendak's most famous work and won him the Caldecott Medal in 1964.
• His work is known for its unique style, blending fantasy with reality, and for its exploration of difficult emotions like fear, loss, and anger.
• Sendak's illustrations are distinctive and often feature a mix of fantastical creatures, dreamlike settings, and dark, sometimes unsettling, imagery.
• He also collaborated with other authors, such as Isaac Bashevis Singer and Randall Jarrell, and created opera versions of some of his stories, including Where the Wild Things Are.
• Sendak's work has had a lasting impact on children's literature, influencing generations of illustrators and authors.

Later Career and Recognition:

• In the 1970s, Sendak expanded into television and theater, writing and directing the animated special Really Rosie.
• He also designed sets and costumes for various opera and ballet productions, including Mozart's The Magic Flute and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
• Sendak received numerous awards and honors for his work, including:
  • The Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970
  • The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award in 1983, and
  • The National Medal of Arts in 1996.
• He died on May 8, 2012, in Danbury, Connecticut.