Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Talk about edward gorey, the man and myth, and any other books and writings relating to him f. With the bookplate of recipient william targ, who has noted on the bookplate inscribed by gorey with the date 10372 and targ has also signed the bookplate. Chronological shorttitle edward gorey bibliography. Short inscription by edward gorey on full title page, for robert, edward gorey. His work, which spans over six decades, is collected in four excellent volumes entitled amphigorey i, ii, iii, iv a play on the word amphigory, meaning a nonsense verse or. Amphigorey too perigee by gorey, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gorey books the works of edward gorey probably the.
His house in yarmouthport, massachusetts, on cape cod, was filled with his multifarious collections of objects, from books and bottles to finials and rings, stuffed animals and rocks. From the gashlycrumb tinies to the doubtful guest, edward goreys wickedly funny and deliciously sinister little books have influenced our culture in innumerable ways, from the works of tim burton and neil gaiman to lemony snicket. Amphigorey also, paperback by gorey, edward, isbn 0156056720, isbn 9780156056724, brand new, free shipping in the us brings together seventeen illustrated nonsense compositions, including epiplective bicycle, the utter zoo, the blue aspic, the sopping thursday, and the glorious nosebleed. Abaa amphigorey also by gorey, edward search for rare books. Subsequent printings by the same publisher are omitted. Born in chicago, gorey attended a variety of local grade schools and then the francis w. Kiernan has published a short story entitled a story for edward gorey tales of pain and wonder, 2000, which features gorey s black doll. Buy amphigorey too first edition first printing by gorey, edward isbn. The prices listed are for unsigned copies except where a signature is mentioned and vary according to the condition of the book. One of six advance copies misbound by the publisher in decorated paper over boards instead of decorated cloth. Rendered in black and white gothic glamour i particularly admired the letter zoo alphabet and the way gorey matched the rhyming nonsense text with the. Topics edward gorey, comics, childrens book, illustrated.
Amphigorey also by edward gorey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His works dating back to the 1950s have been collected in the amphigorey series of books. I chose this as my first to collect but intend getting the other amphigorey books at a later date. Amphigorey, first edition abebooks passion for books. John gorey february 22, 1925april 15, 2000 was a writer and artist noted for his wry, macabre illustrated books. He was also the illustrator for the bestselling lewis barnavelt series by john bellairs. These are collections of his illustrated works and i have to be honest that i dont think im intellectual enough to get the deeper meaning behind his grotesque little tales. Edward gorey, known for his unsettling penandink drawings with a victorian flair, wrote and illustrated such books as the doubtful guest, the gashlycrumb tinies, and the headless bust. Harvesthbjharcourt brace jovanovich, 1993 toledano. Appearing first in the spring 1970 edition of playbill, edward goreys the lavender leotart. The glorious nosebleed, the utter zoo, the epiplectic bicycle, and fourteen other selections.
He was also the illustrator for the bestselling lewis barnavelt series by. Amphigorey is made up of books first published betwen 1953 and 1965. Amphigorey is a collection of 15 little fun art books that are extremely cultured, shockingly twisted and delightfully creepy, all the while absolutely appalling beyond belief. An intimate photographic tour of edward goreys strange and wonderful house. Reprints or reissues by different publishers and their dates of issue follow immediately after the original listing. He arranged his clutter in an order that made sense only to him. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. This followup to the darkly humorous amphigorey is wittier, more macabre, and more wondrous than ever. Amphigorey also by edward gorey 1993, paperback for sale. Edward gorey 19252000 is the author of scores of books. Amphigorey also by edward gorey is an eccentric visual slice of fantasy created by a prolific illustrator and quixotic writer who definitely knows how to bring out ones inner child.
Gorey was a very successful set and costume designer, earning a tony award for his broadway production of dracula. Edward goreys outstanding amphiorey also book cover illustrations, of what i consider a series of dog bugs, make up my favorite anthology covers thus far the backs always being a mite better than the fronts. A more direct link to gorey s influence on the music world is evident in the gorey end, 20 an album recorded in 2003 by the tiger lillies and the kronos quartet. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Amphigorey too book by edward gorey half price books. Drawings including thirtytwo pages in color, captions, and verse showcasing gorey s unique talents and humor. Edward gorey, who has died aged 75 from an apparent heart attack, was known for often macabre drawings and picturestories which gained him a worldwide cult following. Click to read more about amphigorey also by edward gorey. Amphigorey also by gorey, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edward gorey biography born february 22, 1925 chicago, illinois, u.
A handsome softcover edition of edward goreys first collection of 15 books, followed by amphigorey also and amphigorey too. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a tony award for his broadway production of edward goreys dracula. The prices listed are for unsigned copies except where a signature is mentioned and vary according to the condition of the. See all books authored by edward gorey, including the gashlycrumb tinies, and. If ordering other items to addresses in the usa we are happy to split the order. Buy a cheap copy of amphigorey too book by edward gorey.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Master illustrator and iconic gothic storyteller edward gorey gives his fans 20 more nonsensically and mindbending tales that draw fans and unsuspecting newcomers into a. They look like something out of a late 19th century, early 20th century picture book but have a surreal, ominous, sinister atmosphere about them. Since i read edward goreys biography, i thought it would be a good idea to immerse myself in his books which led me to amphigorey, amphigorey too, and amphigorey again.
Somber drawings illustrate short, enigmatic, and macabre tales and rhymes about murders, unusual. Neste amphigorey fifteen books, como o proprio titulo diz, sao 15 historias do artista. The floating worlds, or born to be posthumous, incl. In decorated covers, the book is clean and bright with only the lightest touches of wear on. John gorey february 22, 1925 april 15, 2000 was an american writer and artist noted for his illustrated books. Fine in pictorial papercovered boards, without dustwrapper. Amphigorey too has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
American artist and author edward gorey accents amphigory. While it doesnt contain his most notorious bookthe gashlycrumb tinies in the first amphigorey, i found this to be the most consistent amusing of his three anthologies. The definitive biography of edward gorey, the eccentric master of macabre nonsense. Edward gorey was an american author and illustrator of many books which enjoy cult status due to their cerebral and disquieting drawings. Edward gorey books list of books by author edward gorey. Unfortunately a great many of these books are no longer in print and many were issued in only a small limited edition. Amphigorey also is another compendium of edward gorey s stories in the form of penandink drawings with pithy captions. Edward gorey 19252000 wrote and illustrated such popular books as the doubtful guest, the gashlycrumb tinies, and the headless. His characteristic penandink drawings often depict vaguely unsettling narrative scenes in victorian and edwardian settings. Edward gorey books biography and list of works author of.
He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a tony award for his broadway production of edward gorey s dracula. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Master illustrator and iconic gothic storyteller edward gorey gives his fans 20 more nonsensically and mindbending tales that draw fans and unsuspecting newcomers into a world only he can create. Edward gorey books biography and list of works author. Edward gorey certainly knows how to deliver depravity and sweet talk his audience at the same time. A collection of edward goreys smaller works, this book of surreal and dark stories and absurd alphabet collections is amusing, befuddling, and shocking. This copy of amphigorey also offered for sale by between the covers rare books, inc.
See the complete amphigorey series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The utter zoo, for example, features imaginary creatures arranged in order from a to z, and the taglines are bizarre and occasionally morbid. The glorious nosebleed, utter zoo, the epiplectic bicycle, and fourteen other selections. A renaissance man of boundless imagination, edward st. Amphigorey too this followup to the darkly humorous amphigorey is wittier, more macabre, and more wondrous than ever. I love the art and the hilarious names of characters and story titles. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the pbs series mystery. Jan 19, 2011 the gashlycrumb tinies comes in a string of more than 40 gems gorey published in his lifetime, including favorites like the epiplectic bicycle and the doubtful guest. Condition new isbn 9780156056724 isbn 10 0156056720 quantity available 1 seller. Amphigorey also by gorey abebooks passion for books. I aim to provide the collector of goreys work with access to many of these hardtofind books.
A near fine bright copy with just the merest hint of a spine curl inscribed. Prepared by edward bradford this bibliography, arranged in the order of first appearance, provides the publisher and the year of the first edition of each work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Amphigorey too by gorey, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The amphigorey book series by edward gorey includes books amphigorey, amphigorey too, amphigorey also, and several more. Also issued in a signedlimited edition of 50 copies. About the author edward gorey 19252000 wrote and illustrated such popular books as the doubtful guest, the gashlycrumb tinies, and the headless bust. Discover book depositorys huge selection of edward gorey books online.
John gorey is an american writer and artist noted for his illustrated books and is probably the most popular illustrator of john. Amphigorey fifteen books by edward goreychildrens book. Amphigorey also is another compendium of edward goreys stories in the form of penandink drawings with pithy captions. The list below is comprised of the 10 best edward gorey books, and by that i mostly mean the most wellknown. Edward gorey 19252000 wrote and illustrated such popular books as the doubtful guest, the gashlycrumb tinies, and the headless bust. John gorey american, 19252000 authored over one hundred published works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affection for ballet, literature, film, and animals. In this gorgeously detailed volume, american artist and author edward gorey accents amphigory nonsense verse.
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