Saturday, May 31, 2014

Set #1:Where the Wild Things Are

Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. New York: Harper & Row

Max has been sent to bed without his supper for his misdeeds.  Unrepentant Max begins an adventure as his room transforms into an exotic forest. Sailing across the sea, Max's boat beaches on the land of the "Wild Things" where Max is made king and much celebrating begins.  After a nap, Max decides that it is time for him to return to his home and those who love him best.  The magnificent illustrations by Sendak serve to differentiate the setting of Max's home and the Wild thing island.  The patina  and depiction of the Wild Things serves to emphasize the difference between Max and his fellow revelers.  The art work starts simply, swells with vibrancy, then returns to the original tone of the story.  This technique visually supports the reader through the story.  The wild thing was interpreted in film some what succesfully  by Spike Jonze.

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