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The Doubtful Guest

Edward Gorey

A vaguely sinister comedy of manners by beloved artist Edward Gorey Told in a set of fourteen rhyming couplets, The Doubtful Guest is the story of a solemn, mysterious, outdoor creature, dressed rather ordinarily in sneakers and a scarf, who appears on a winter night at a family's Victorian home and never leaves again. Gorey's eerie and charming illustrations accompany the verses, making this an enjoyably strange (and strangely enjoyable) read for all ages.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Harper
  • Publish Date: Jun 15th, 1998
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 4.78in - 7.26in - 0.32in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9780151003136
  • Categories: Individual Artists - MonographsTechniques - CartooningTechniques - Drawing - Pen & Ink

About the Author

Gorey, Edward: -

Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey's Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980.