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Maurice Sendak discusses his book Where the Wild Things Are, his thoughts on art and writing, and his literary past and how it shaped his future.

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Maurice Sendak on His Philosophy as an Artist & Author appeared first on Witnify.

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Maurice Sendak recalls the number of times his book “Where the Wild Things Are” was almost made into a movie and how he feels about Spike Jonze’s telling of the beloved story.

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Maurice Sendak on the Film Version of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ appeared first on Witnify.

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Maurice Sendak recalls the origins of the Wild Things and what it was like to work on the opera version of his illustrated children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” with composer Oliver Knussen. The beloved children’s book was published on November 23, 1963 and was the center of much controversy.

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Maurice Sendak on the Opera Version of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ appeared first on Witnify.

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Hear President Obama read Maurice Sendak's beloved 'Where the Wild Things Are' during the 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll.

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President Obama Reads Where the Wild Things Are appeared first on Witnify.