A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year."- New York Times Book ReviewThe tale of Nutcracker, written by E. T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. The world of Nutcracker is a world of pleasures. Maurice Sendak's art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure. T. A.
A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year."- New York Times Book ReviewThe tale of Nutcracker, written by E. T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. The world of Nutcracker is a world of pleasures. Maurice Sendak's art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure. T. A.
A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year."- New York Times Book ReviewThe tale of Nutcracker, written by E. T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. The world of Nutcracker is a world of pleasures. Maurice Sendak's art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure. T. A.
A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year."- New York Times Book ReviewThe tale of Nutcracker, written by E. T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. The world of Nutcracker is a world of pleasures. Maurice Sendak's art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure. T. A.
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| Imprint | Crown |
| Pub date | 19 Oct 2012 |
| DEWEY | Fic |
| DEWEY edition | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Imprint | Crown |
| Pub date | 19 Oct 2012 |
| DEWEY | Fic |
| DEWEY edition | 23 |
| Language | English |
