MAURICE SENDAK - FANTASY SKETCHES. de Sendak, Maurice - 1970

Philadelphia: Philip H. & A.S.W. Rosenbach Foundation, 1970. Unpaginated, 11 1/4" H. Published for an exhibition of original drawings and other materials illustrating the art of Maurice Sendak, with an introduction by the artist. Sendak describes the work as "fantasy sketches, stream-of-consciousness doodles, dream pictures, and probably most apt, homework drawings" which he drew between roughly 1952-1957. "In one way or another, all such drawings of this period hint at themes that later were developed in my books for children. In fact, they touch all the obsessions and ideas that eventually bore fruit in what I consider my best and most personal work." We certainly see hints of "Where the Wild Things Are" and other works that were then in Sendak's future. Also included is a blank Christmas card and envelope with a lovely Sendak illustration, published by the Rosenbach Foundation, with a copyright date of 1971. Interior - a slight small bump at top corner of the first few pages, two soft creases to top edge of 6 middle page leaves, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - a 1" strip of light browning at bottom of rear cover, very light edge wear, small soft crease at top corner of front cover.. First Edition. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good. Illus. by Maurice Sendak..