The Epiplectic Bicycle (original 1969; edition 1998)

by Edward Gorey (Author)

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A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the 'incredibly sophisticated ... stylish and inventive' Edward Gorey (New York Observer).

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Title:	The Epiplectic Bicycle
Authors:	Edward Gorey (Author)
Info:	Harper (1998), 64 pages
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Gorey is dark, twisted and quirky. His drawings add an additional unique vibe, I just can't get enough. (

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bookdrunkard78 | Jan 6, 2022 |

A quirky and non-sensical pocket sized children's book, with many a laugh for all ages. Lovely black and white pencil sketches and clever prose. One for imaginative children. (

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SarahEBear | Jul 15, 2017 |

Delightfully ludicrous. (

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ThothJ | Dec 4, 2015 |

Delightfully ludicrous. (

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Delightfully ludicrous. (

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1969

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For Ruth Reark

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It was the day after Tuesday and the day before Wednesday. Embley and Yewbert were hitting one another with croquet mallets.

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It was too dark to hear anything;

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