Stephen King and Maurice Sendak Reimagine 'Hansel and Gretel' in New Book

The upcoming release combines King's dark storytelling with Sendak's evocative illustrations from his work on a 1997 opera adaptation.

Stephen King's new book is a reinterpretation of the Brothers Grimm's 'Hansel and Gretel,' featuring illustrations by the late Maurice Sendak.
Sendak's artwork, originally created for a 1997 opera production, includes haunting depictions of the witch and the candy house that inspired King's narrative.
King described the project as an opportunity to explore the duality of fairy tales, with their bright exteriors and dark, often sinister cores.
The collaboration was made possible by The Maurice Sendak Foundation, which saw King as an ideal fit due to his mastery of horror storytelling.
The book, set to be released by HarperCollins on September 2, 2025, is available for preorder now.