FORTUNIA

New York: Frank Hallman, 1974. Fine.. Signed limited first edition of this retelling of the classic French fairy tale, the story of a kind girl who inherits a pot of carnations with a magical secret. There are few names as synonymous with children's books as Maurice Sendak. THE GUARDIAN called him "one of the most successful illustrators of the 20th century," flagging his 1963 breakout hit WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE as "a turning point [...] in the history of children's books." Among his numerous accolades are the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the Caldecott Medal, seven Caldecott Honors, and the National Book Award. 9.25'' x 5.5''. Original blue wrappers. Illustrated in black and white. [28] pages. Signed by Sendak and Schaubeck to colophon, numbered 10 of 300. Hint of smudging to rear cover. Sharp, bright.