In Celebration of Maurice Sendak Signed Poster

A promotional poster "In Celebration of Maurice Sendak," depicting many beloved characters created and illustrated by children's book author Maurice Sendak (1928-2012), pen signed by the artist as "Maurice Sendak" at lower right. Also signed in stone as "Maurice Sendak / Feb. 90" at lower right. Near fine. 20" x 16."

This colorful collage incorporates Maurice Sendak's most famous children's book characters from "Kenny's Window" (1956); "The Sign on Rosie's Door" (1960); "The Nutshell Library" (1962), comprised of "Pierre," "Alligators All Around," "Chicken Soup with Rice," and "One Was Johnny"; "Where the Wild Things Are" (1963); "In the Night Kitchen" (1970); and "Outside Over There" (1981).

This poster was originally produced in 1990 in advance of the much anticipated republication of Sendak's earlier books. This is an example of one of the original, more desirable promotional posters from 1990. Sendak's republication project was delayed, and the poster image was eventually revised and printed in 2001 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Sendak's career as a children's book artist. The 10-year delay prevented a wider distribution of the original poster from 1990.

Maurice Sendak was an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. Always interested in design, Sendak began his career by illustrating comic books and designing toy company shop windows. After writing and illustrating a series of incredibly popular children's books, Sendak also created, wrote, and produced animated children's television programs.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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