Sendak, Maurice. (1928–2012) "In the Night Kitchen" - Signed PrintColor poster print dated 1971 of an illustration from Sendak's book In the Night Kitchen, with the beloved author's signature in ink, lower right. Very fine, 19. 25 x 14. 5 inches (49 x 37 cm.) Equal parts popular and controversial, In the Night Kitchen tells the story of a young boy who dreams of helping bake a cake in a surreal bakery.