The book was initiated by the Maurice Sendak Foundation. King, author of “The Shining,” “Carrie” and other horror classics, said he decided to agree to the project after s

Hodder Children’s Books, part of Hachette Children’s Group, has acquired a new reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Hansel and Gretel, by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak.

In a surprise announcement and pairing, HarperCollins has announced the September publication of 'Hansel and Gretel', a Brothers Grimm reimagining by horror writer Stephen King, illustrated by late Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak.

"Both are virtuosos of their crafts. Mr. King's skillful adaptation reads as though he were looking over Maurice's shoulder."

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak. HarperCollins Publishers announced Thursday that the King-Sendak re-imagining of the famed Brothers Grimm tale about two lost children in a frightening forest is scheduled for Sept.