Name: Amphigorey: Fifteen Stories
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Author: Edward Gorey
ISBN: 9780399504334

Type

Physical Book

Author

Edward Gorey

Publisher

Tarcherperigee

Year

1980

Language

English

Pages

189

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

27.7 x 20.1 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN

0399504338

ISBN13

9780399504334

Synopsis "Amphigorey: Fifteen Stories "

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

Edward Gorey

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Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an American author, illustrator, and artist known for his distinctive, dark, and macabre humor style. Throughout his career, Gorey wrote and illustrated over 100 books, many of which have left an indelible mark on literature and visual arts. His work spans a wide range of genres, from children's literature to horror and mystery, always with a unique approach that mixed the gothic and the absurd.

Among his most famous works are The Gashlycrumb Tinies (1963), The Doubtful Guest (1957), and The Unstrung Harp (1953). His illustration style is instantly recognizable by its fine and detailed lines, often in shades of white, black, and gray. Although he did not receive major awards, his influence on art and literature is widely recognized.

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