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Maurice Sendak
There were many things I could not wait to share with my daughter. My favorite films, my favorite foods, my favorite places and of course the works of Maurice Sendak.
Many a parent rush out to buy their most beloved Maurice Sendak book to share and read to their little one, even before their baby is even born. It’s just one of those things that moms and dads adore and hope their kids will too. And although most of us pick up one or two of his most popular works (you know what those are), there are plenty of works to include on the shelves of your child’s bookcase.
Here are 5 of the best Maurice Sendak (written and illustrated) books, musts for the family. Continue reading »
Afraid Where the Wild Things Are will be too scary for your tot? The author of the classic children’s book upon which the movie is based has three words for you: “go to hell.”
Maurice Sendak was sitting in on a panel discussion with Newsweek plus the film’s director, Spike Jonze, and screenwriter Dave Eggers when the subject turned to parental concerns. Continue reading »
Spike Jonze's Where The Wild Things Are hits theatres October 16, 2009
Like many people — dare I say most people? — one of my favorite books as a child was Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are. And, like most people, I would hate to see it cheapened by Hollywood trying to make it into some sort of blockbuster action-comedy-love story. Such a powerful, extraordinary book would need an exceptional filmmaker who would put Sendak’s stunning imagery and timeless story ahead of box office returns. Continue reading »
Do you adore Where the Wild Things Are? Are you just basking in the glory of all the marketing, hoopla and hope of the upcoming film version? Do you want to wear your love for the film for all to see? You could get a tattoo (like these people here) or you can spurge on some of the upscale (read expensive) limited edition items from Opening Ceremony.
This unique collection was done in collaboration with the film’s director Spike Jonze. Featured are pieces like “Max’s iconic one-piece playsuit” (to the left), Wild Thing inspired coats and super cool jewelry Pamela Love like a charm bracelet and Wild Thing fang. You can check out all the goodies here. Continue reading »
One of my ex-boyfriends had a Max from Where the Wild Things Are tattoo. At twenty I thought it was pretty much the coolest things ever. Back then it seemed totally original, but it turns out that that tributes to Maurice Sendak’s children’s masterpiece are almost as popular butterflies or cute little stars…almost.
Here are eight super cool Where The Wild Things Are tattoos on the skin of some super fans. These are the same people who will undoubtedly be jockeying for position on the opening night Spike Jones adaptation coming out October 16th.
Click thru for the rest of the cute ink.
Let the wild rumpus begin! The Where the Wild Things soundtrack is now streaming online in all its emo glory.
And although I’m sure it will betray some lack of musical breeding, I have to admit I dig soundtracks that incorporate clips from the action rather than straight songplay.
In this case, it gives us that extra taste of rumpus-ing and what not that the trailer hasn’t provided. Continue reading »
If you thought the big news for Maurice Sendak fans was the upcoming Spike Jonze recreation of his classic, Where The Wild Things Are.
You’d only be half right. The book that’s soon to be a flick is also about to hit advertising venues everywhere to fight something even bigger: childhood obesity. Continue reading »
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