The illustration and children's book world has lost a major figure with the death of Maurice Sendak.
He influenced the techniques of many, many illustrators over the years and his books have been enjoyed by adults and children alike.
I remember the fuss that was made after the publication in 1963 of his classic Where the Wild Things Are.
'Experts' in child development were adamant that children would be terrified and have recurring nightmares if shown this book. Nearly fifty years later this book is still popular and I'm sure the nightmares have proved to be non-existent.
The beautiful pictures below by Maurice Sendak are from some of his books I still have on my shelves.
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| Where The Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak 1963 |
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| Where The Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak 1963 |
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| Thr Griffon and the Minor Canon - Maurice Sendak 1963 |
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| The Bee-Man of Orn - Maurice Sendak 1964 |
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| The Bee-Man of Orn - Maurice Sendak 1964 |
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| Outside Over There -Maurice Sendak 1981 |
