Stephen King, Maurice Sendak create new ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ the ‘most profound’ of Grimm fairy tales
HarperCollins Publishers announced Thursday that the King-Sendak re-imagining of the famed Brothers Grimm tale about two lost children in a frightening forest is scheduled for Sept. 2. King’s words will be complemented by sketches Sendak drew up for set and costume designs for a 1997 production of the Humperdinck opera adaptation.
A Fairytale Pairing: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak To Reimagine “Hansel and Gretel ”In New Book
"Both are virtuosos of their crafts. Mr. King's skillful adaptation reads as though he were looking over Maurice's shoulder."
It's a Publishing Fairy Tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' Is Reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak
An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak
‘Hansel and Gretel’ Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak
In a surprise announcement and pairing, HarperCollins has announced the September publication of 'Hansel and Gretel', a Brothers Grimm reimagining by horror writer Stephen King, illustrated by late Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak.
Stephen King's Fairy Tale Adaptation Might Be What Fantasy Fans Need
With fans disappointed by recent fantasy shows, Stephen King's novel Fairy Tale and its TV adaptation could be the perfect thing to fix that.
Stephen King’s New Book Is Incredibly Unexpected
Sendak, best known for his award-winning book Where the Wild Things Are, passed away in 2012. Several years earlier though, ...
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Review: Once upon a time: A beginner’s list of fairy tale retellings
dragons and fairies while still exploring a new adventure. Fairy tales have been an essential part of human culture. From oral stories passed down from generation to generation to Disney’s ...
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Book review: Eowyn Ivey returns with another superb novel inspired by fairy tales and real-life Alaska
Black Woods, Blue Sky” showcases author Eowyn Ivey’s imaginative powers and a deep knowledge of Alaska and its beings.
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Commentary: ‘Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography’ brings the icon’s story to a new generation
Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography is now available for readers of all ages and fans of the icon of Tejano music who was ...
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National Storytelling Week: What classic fairy tale embodies your zodiac sign?
As Gemini author and academic Jack Zipes maintains, “Fairy tales since the beginning of recorded time, and perhaps earlier, have been a means to conquer the terrors of mankind through metaphor.” ...
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Opinion: Can fairy tales have sinister motives?
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com.
Toddlers, trains, and fairy tales — Elon Musk's best quotes from the Tesla earnings call
During Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk mentioned Superman, telescopes, Hollywood, and inventors shouting "Eureka!" ...