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Available
Call number
Publication
Harry N. Abrams (1996), 189 pages
Description
This volume presents the work of Edward Gorey, the American artist and writer perhaps best known for his witty opening credits for PBS's Myster series and for such books as Amphigorey, The Doubtful Guest and The Unstrung Heart.
Media reviews
Studies in Illustration
... Either way, [Mark Dery, Born to be posthumous : the eccentric life and mysterious genius of Edward Gorey] is a grave disappointment. For an altogether more satisfactory appraisal of Gorey's work, with over 200 drawings, I would commend any interested reader to The World of Edward Gorey by
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Clifford Ross and Karen Wilkin (Abrams. New York. 1996). Show Less
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LibraryThing member Kenkwa
There is something about the drawings of Edward Gorey that has always fascinated me. What better way to learn more about the style of Gorey through this book. The first portion written by Mr. Ross was more fascinating in comparison to the second portion written by Ms. Wilkins. The first part of
Overall, the book is great for any Gorey enthusiast!
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this book is an interview between Clifford Ross, showing the eccentricities of Mr. Gorey. The book is packed full of Gorey illustrations! Wonderful collection of some of his best work, which also displayed the different phases of art he created. The second portion of the book was almost like reading someone's doctoral thesis. I guess because I am not really affluent in art techniques and terminologies, I may have felt this was a little boring and over my head in some aspects. Overall, the book is great for any Gorey enthusiast!
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1996
Physical description
189 p.; 9.25 x 8.25 inches
ISBN
0810939886 / 9780810939882
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