{"product_id":"nutcracker-e-t-a-hoffmann-9780385348645","title":"Nutcracker","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lush, gorgeously illustrated reissue of the holiday classic \u003ci\u003eNutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, brought alive by the wildly imaginative drawings of Maurice Sendak, the premier children's book illustrator of our time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A classic, new and complete. One of the ten best illustrated children's books of the year.\"--\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe tale of \u003ci\u003eNutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, written by E. T. A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for centuries, retaining its freshness by evoking the sense of wonder we all share. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe legendary Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of \u003ci\u003eNutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, and brought that same extraordinary vision and creativity to the magnificent pictures displayed here. He joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this beautifully illustrated edition of Hoffmann's wonderful tale, destined to become a classic for all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe world of \u003ci\u003eNutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e is one of whimsy and delight. Sendak's timeless, haunting, and enthralling art illuminates the delights of Hoffmann's story in this rich and tantalizing treasure.","brand":"Crown Publishing Group (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50834504876225,"sku":"9780385348645","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9780385348645.jpg?v=1793048484","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/nutcracker-e-t-a-hoffmann-9780385348645","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}