About books for children and young adults. Coloured poster, 61 cm x 41.5 (including margins); Horn Book, New York, 1986. Edition limited to 300 numbered copies, signed by the artist. *From its foundation in 1924, The Horn Book magazine retained a similar cover design for over 60 years, until in 1985 a decision was taken to invite a guest artist to provide a new cover design each year. These cover designs were also issued as a limited edition poster. This is copy number 66. Maurice Sendak was the first artist chosen, and his design appeared on the last issue of 1985 (November/December) and the next 5 issues of the bi-monthly publication. He was followed by William Steig (November/December 1986 to September/October 1987). Steig (1907-2003) contributed numerous cartoons and cover designs for the New Yorker. In the 1960s he began writing children's books, including Shrek, the basis for the popular film of that name.. Item #151312