Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation, by Gregory Maguire.Gregory Maguire is famed for writing the bestselling novels Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister and Wicked. His work as an art lecturer and critic is less well known, but it is this expertise he brings to his examination of Maurice Sendak's creative output. In Making Mischief, Maguire uncovers some of Sendak's influences, including William Blake, Walt Disney, and Max und Moritz. He also explores Sendak's recurring themes and motifs, such as monsters, imagination, and creativity.
Recommended for Sendak fans who want to learn more about their beloved author and illustrator.
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