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The Gashlycrumb Tinies

Edward Gorey

"B is for Basil assaulted by bears. C is for Clara who wasted away. D is for Desmond thrown out of a sleigh. . . "

A striking small-format illustrated edition of one of Edward Gorey's "dark masterpieces of surreal morality" (Vanity Fair)--a witty, disquieting journey through the alphabet.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Harper
  • Publish Date: Oct 15th, 1997
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 5.12in - 6.32in - 0.48in - 0.29lb
  • EAN: 9780151003082
  • Categories: Individual Artists - GeneralTechniques - 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.

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