"If this isn't the definitive edition of , it's absolutely necessary."— , starred review Best-selling author Neil Gaiman and fine artist Lorenzo Mattotti join forces to create , a stunning book that's at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti's sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.