Hansel and Gretel

Author
- Stephen King

Deluxe Edition Deluxe Edition - Signed by the author

Product variants

£65

Anticipated publication date

Jun 10, 2026

We will deliver the product within a reasonable period of time following the publication date. The publication date is an estimated date only and is subject to change but we anticipate that the book will be published on this date. Should the estimated publication date change, we will notify you within a reasonable period of time.

Published: Jun 10 2026
242 x 262mm
ISBN: 9781399758079

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The classic, haunting tale of Hansel and Gretel, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak, in a beautiful deluxe edition.

We’re delighted to present a lovingly created deluxe edition of Hansel and Gretel, due for release 10th June 2026, alongside a limited numbered version hand-signed by Stephen King, due for release 21st September 2026.

Hansel and Gretel is a must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, retold by worldwide bestselling author Stephen King, with artwork by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. Sendak’s illustrations were originally created as set and costume designs for the Humperdinck opera of Hansel and Gretel in 1997.

Features

A gold-foiled slipcase developed from Sendak's own sun illustration, keeping your book in pristine condition for decades to come.
Exclusive cover art, unique to this edition, sets it apart as a special collector's copy.
Five collectable prints featuring art also not included in the original hardback edition, sealed in an envelope with a special message from the Sendak Foundation.
Heavyweight paper and durable binding lovingly created for pride of place on the family bookshelf for this generation and the next.

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All of the elements of the deluxe edition laid out side by side, including slipcase, hardback edition, prints and envelope.

“We can’t think of a more wonderful, appropriate collaboration than King and Sendak. Both are virtuosos of their crafts. Mr. King’s skillful adaptation reads as though he were looking over Maurice’s shoulder.”

Lynn Caponera, Executive Director of The Maurice Sendak Foundation

An angled copy of the deluxe edition of Hansel and Gretel

An exclusive edition for fans of Stephen King, Maurice Sendak, and Brothers Grimm fairy tales to treasure for years to come.

Praise for HANSEL AND GRETEL hardback edition

‘[A] new version of Hansel and Gretel … by Stephen King no less … Yes, please.’ –The Times

‘King’s punch-like prose and Sendak’s haunting drawings make for an immensely absorbing book’ – Telegraph

Frequently asked questions

When will I receive my order?

Pre-orders for the unsigned deluxe edition will be fulfilled shortly before the publication date of the 10th June, while the signed edition will be shipped shortly before the publication date of the 21st September. Delivery time will vary based on your location. We always use a tracked service. Within the UK and mainland Europe, we aim to deliver within 2-5 working days for delivery from the point of dispatch. For global destinations, please allow up to 21 days.

Why can't I order to my country?

Hodder & Stoughton has the rights only to sell this edition in certain territories around the world, which does not include USA, Philippines or Canada.

Can I request a specific number or custom signature of the signed edition?

Regrettably we are unable to receive requests for specific numbered or written messages in our editions.

How many copies can I order?

Orders for the signed edition are limited to one copy per customer.

Why does the signed edition publish later?

To allow for the production of these limited numbered copies, we will be publishing this edition later in the year, on the 21st September.

If I order both editions, will they be shipped together?

Your books will be delivered as they become available - therefore, copies of the unsigned deluxe edition will arrive before the signed edition.