New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1985.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first translation of this Czech classic which first appeared in serialized form in 1920 - the full color illustrations are taken from the original designs and watercolors which Sendak created for the 1981 NY City Opera production of Janacek's opera which was based on this story. A lovely book in every way. Afterword by Robert T. Jones. Slightly oversized format. 185 pp. ISBN: 0-374-133468.