 First edition cover, designed by William Steig | |
| Author | William Steig[1] |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | William Steig[1] |
| Cover artist | William Steig |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | October 17, 1990[2] |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback and hardcover) |
| Pages | 30 |
| ISBN | 978-0-374-36877-7 |
| OCLC | 22497777 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S8177 Sh 1990[3] |
Shrek! is a fantasy comedy picture book published in 1990, it is written and illustrated by American book writer and cartoonist William Steig, it is about a repugnant green ogre monster who leaves home to see the world and ends up marrying an ugly princess. The book was generally well received upon publication, with critics praising the illustrations, originality, and writing. Critics have also described Shrek as an antihero and noted the book's themes of satisfaction and self-esteem. The book served as the basis for the film Shrek by DreamWorks Animation.
- ^ a b Shrek! By William Steig · 2008. Square Fish. September 2, 2008. ISBN 9780312384494. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ Day, Patrick Kevin (May 20, 2010). "Shrek – Hollywood Star Walk". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Shrek!" (first edition). LC Online Catalog. Library of Congress (lccn.loc.gov). Retrieved 2016-10-30.