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"
"I've been a fan of Edward Gorey ever since I could read. His macabre illustrations and morbid stories have influenced a lot of my work. I don't think I would have had the confidence to write a 9,000-word essay on dead baby jokes without Gorey as my longtime muse."
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Looking good, feline good! 🐱 This whimsical cat has been adapted from #EdwardGorey's cover illustration for 'Amphigorey: Fifteen Books', a collection of his work published between 1953 and 1965. #catlover https://t.co/s9iiqH9Ks8 https://t.co/1jSJhTA9CU