Shrek!
First edition cover, designed by William Steig | |
| Author | William Steig |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | William Steig |
| Cover artist | William Steig |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | October 17, 1990 |
| 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 |
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 which would later become a media franchise.