My Brother’s Book
My Brother’s Book by Maurice Sendak is a poignant work published by HarperCollins on February 5, 2013. This first edition features 32 pages of Sendak’s distinctive poetry and artwork, reflecting his deep admiration for his late brother, Jack. The book draws on influences from literary figures such as Shakespeare and William Blake, showcasing Sendak’s ability to blend personal tribute with artistic expression.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of family and relationships, as Sendak’s tribute captures themes of grief and love. The combination of his evocative poetry and striking illustrations offers a mature perspective that extends beyond his earlier children’s works. This edition invites both longtime fans and new readers to engage with Sendak’s legacy in a meaningful way, presenting a unique addition to the realms of poetry and literary fiction.
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Fifty years after Where the Wild Things Are was published comes the last book Maurice Sendak completed before his death in May 2012, My Brother’s Book. With influences from Shakespeare and William Blake, Sendak pays homage to his late brother, Jack, whom he credited for his passion for writing and drawing. Pairing Sendak’s poignant poetry with his exquisite and dramatic artwork, this book redefines what mature readers expect from Maurice Sendak while continuing the lasting legacy he created over his long, illustrious career. Sendak’s tribute to his brother is an expression of both grief and love and will resonate with his lifelong fans who may have read his children’s books and will be ecstatic to discover something for them now. Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic and Shakespearean scholar Stephen Greenblatt contributes a moving introduction.
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