![]() Max and the two Wild Things are all standing on their left leg with their right foot raised in syncopation. RepetitionĬheltenham Bold font is repeated with the Title and the Author information. The Wild Things have the same horns, claws, and foot pads as Max’s wolf suit. The bright white space around Max creates a sense of light and safety. Sendak’s placement of Max in the bottom half of the picture shows his vulnerability, but also grounds him to the earth. ![]() Little Max stares down the Wild Things as they cower before him. ![]() Max’s body position is small yet has strong lines and edges. The Wild Things inflated size contrast with a nonthreatening round and curved shape. Max’s white wolf suit contrast against the Wild Things darker colors. The audience’s attention is at first glance drawn to the wording, Where the Wild Things Are. The hierarchy of text is clearly established with the title and author lines set in strong yet whimsical Cheltenham Bold font. The copyright page by Harper Trophy Publisher is an excellent example of fundamental design and color principles. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak set the precedent for the modern picture book with masterful visual storytelling.
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