 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. Written and illustrated by American book writer and cartoonist William Steig, it is about a repugnant, green ogre 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.