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"Once Max reaches the island of the beasts, Eggers goes for broke. We get a writhing Technicolor landscape of carnivorous vines, lava beds, mini-tornadoes, mutant snakes, and, of course, the beasts themselves, a motley bundle of brawn and neuroses.... The real question, when it comes to literature, is whether a particular author is interested in hustling us through a breakneck plot (a la Dan Brown) or investigating the internal lives of his or her creations. The best books--and I happily include "The Wild Things" on this list--manage to do both.... Eggers has written a book for readers of all ages, without dumbing down his prose. But his highest achievement is in having found a fresh way to tell us a story we already know so well, about the monstrous forces of love and hate that mark every childhood--and pursue us howling into adulthood."
-- Steve Almond, "Boston Globe"
"Eggers, in this funny and touching novelization of Maurice Sendak's picture book, is brilliant at portraying the exuberance and chaos of a young boy's mind and heart."
-- "San Francisco Chronicle"
"Dave Eggers has created a novel like childhood itself: sometimes weird, sometimes dark, and full of wonder.... Like the original, this is far from the cosy world kids are often fed, but it has real heart--Eggers uses simple but superbly effective prose to suggest that childhood has to be lived without cosseting for us to grow up with any semblance of a normal personality."
-- Doug Johnstone, the "Independent"
"Eggers makes us privy to Max's thoughts, fears and desires. He lets us feel the boy's confusion and horror as anger results in shocking behaviour....[ "Wild Things" ] is not only a wonderful read, but a lovely product. McSweeney's is known for the care it takes in producing its books. From the cover illustrations by Rachel Sumpter to the quality paper and printing, to the informative postscript by the author/publisher, this does Sendak's original picture boo
During a fight at home, young Max flees and runs away into the woods. He finds a boat there, jumps in, and ends up on the open sea, destination unknown. He lands on the island of the Wild Things, and soon he becomes their king. But things get complicated when Max realizes that the Wild Things want as much from him as he wants from them. Based loosely on the storybook by Maurice Sendak and the screenplay co-written with Spike Jonze.
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Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
rag_book. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_395258724
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 48466374-6
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Librería: Daedalus Books, Portland, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. A nice, bright copy. ; 5.75 X 1.25 X 8.25 inches; 300 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 319839
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Librería: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. 1st ed. 1st ptg., 8vo, cloth over pictorial boards.As new in shrinkwrap only opened to confirm printing state, with label pasted on the back shrinkwrap. Issued without dust jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 33757
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Librería: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Estados Unidos de America
rag_book. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. No Jacket. Condition: Very Good; Fur covered hardcover. Signed and inscribed by Eggers with a drawing. First Edition. The book and fur are in Very Good condition with no flaws other than being read. Nº de ref. del artículo: 946813
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Librería: Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. ardback book in fine condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 299024
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Librería: marvin granlund, Emeryville, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. First Edition. New first edition in original shrinkwrap. ; DD0424 E FIC; 1.4 x 8 x 5.7 Inches; 300 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 54086
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. First edition copy. . Fur covered edition. (juvenile, fiction, runaways). Nº de ref. del artículo: SA00C-00665
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Librería: Craig Hokenson Bookseller, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: USED_FINE. Assume first printing, still in shrinkwrap. This is the "Furry" edition, bound in faux fur. At least I assume it's faux. Nº de ref. del artículo: 36677
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Librería: The Book Scouts, Sanborn, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated First Printing on copyright page. Virtually no wear to fur covered covers. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. No remainder mark. Nº de ref. del artículo: 23030075
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