Where The Wild Things Are : With The Scarce Wrapper
by Sendak, Maurice
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good++
- Seller
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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Synopsis
Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book by American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published by Harper & Row. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short, a 1980 opera, and, in 2009, a live-action feature film adaptation. According to HarperCollins, the book has sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2008.
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BEST. BOOK. EVER. I have given a copy to every child in my life (family & friends). The imagination given wings and the safety net of a parent's love. Beautifully naughty, captures the joy of childhood and possibilities.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 122334455768
- Title
- Where The Wild Things Are : With The Scarce Wrapper
- Author
- Sendak, Maurice
- Illustrator
- Sendak, Maurice
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good++
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Bodley Head, London
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1967
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Movie, Sendak, Childrens
Terms of Sale
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
About Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
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