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Amphigorey - by Edward Gorey (Paperback)
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About this item
Highlights
- An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories.
- About the Author: Edward Gorey, known for his unsettling pen-and-ink drawings with a Victorian flair, wrote and illustrated such books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust.
- 189 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Literary
Description
Book Synopsis
An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories. In this gorgeously detailed volume, American artist and author Edward Gorey accents amphigory (nonsense verse or composition) with his signature cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. A mix of poetry and prose, light-hearted and decidedly more morbid storytelling, the book is sure to satisfy both fans of art and lovers of short stories alike. Stories included:"The Unstrung Harp"
"The Listing Attic"
"The Doubtful Guest"
"The Object Lesson"
"The Bug Book"
"The Fatal Lozenge"
"The Hapless Child"
"The Curious Sofa"
"The Willowdale Handcar"
"The Gashlycrumb Tinies"
"The Insect God"
"The West Wing"
"The Wuggly Ump"
"The Sinking Spell"
"The Remembered Visit"
About the Author
Edward Gorey, known for his unsettling pen-and-ink drawings with a Victorian flair, wrote and illustrated such books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also the illustrator for the bestselling Lewis Barnavelt series by John Bellairs. Gorey was a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Dracula. His works dating back to the 1950s have been collected in the Amphigorey series of books. He died in 2000.Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 7.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Literary
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Number of Pages: 189
Publisher: Tarcher
Format: Paperback
Author: Edward Gorey
Language: English
Street Date: January 28, 1980
TCIN: 77031722
UPC: 9780399504334
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-2065
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 7.9 inches width x 10.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds
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