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Amphigorey by Edward Gorey
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Amphigorey (edition 1980)

by Edward Gorey

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A collection of fifteen works by Edward Gorey, featuring his gothic pen and ink illustrations, and often gruesome story lines.
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Title:Amphigorey
Authors:Edward Gorey
Info:Perigee Trade (1980), Edition: illustrated edition, Paperback, 192 pages
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Amphigorey by Edward Gorey

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"Amphigorey: Fifteen Books" is a brilliant compilation of works by American author and illustrator Edward Gorey. Distinctively Gorey, the collection is packed with intricate pen-and-ink drawings and darkly humorous narratives. His tales feature eccentric characters, absurd situations, and a sense of whimsical melancholy that is both captivating and unsettling. Particularly noteworthy is its comprehensive presentation of Gorey's diverse body of work. From macabre alphabet books to surreal narratives and enigmatic tales, the anthology showcases the breadth of Gorey's imagination and his mastery of the illustrated book format. My favorite is "The Gashlycrumb Tinies," a darkly humorous and macabre abecedarian book that illustrates the deaths of 26 children, each representing a letter of the alphabet. His clever rhymes create a sense of morbid whimsy, drawing readers into a world where unfortunate accidents befall each child in alphabetical order. The entire collection is a classic! ( )
  Andrew.Lafleche | Feb 13, 2024 |
Fascinating, atmospheric, inimitable. The West Wing is probably the most disturbing comic I have ever read. ( )
  raschneid | Dec 19, 2023 |
A collection of dark, bizarre stories in the style of children's books. Some follow a cast of characters, others are short poems accompanied by a picture. ( )
  KJC__ | Mar 14, 2023 |
Oh, gosh. I had no idea how odd this author was. I still love his illustrations but this book had some disturbing notions. ( )
  ColleenLVE | Apr 13, 2022 |
I do believe I will reread this and review the individual works. It's worth the work. ( )
  amyotheramy | May 11, 2021 |
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