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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
From The Gashlycrumb Tinies to The Doubtful Guest, Edward Gorey's wickedly funny and deliciously sinister little books have influenced our culture in innumerable ways, from the works of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman to Lemony Snicket. Some even call him the Grandfather of Goth. But who was this man, who lived with over twenty thousand books and six cats, who roomed with Frank O'Hara at Harvard, and was known--in the late 1940s, no less--to traipse around...
5) El ala oeste
Author
Publisher
Libros del Zorro Rojo
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
Español
Description
En El ala oeste no hay palabras, y el protagonista es una casa donde las grietas y el empapelado de las paredes, el sinsentido de las escaleras y las puertas y la turbulencia de los suelos, son más intensos que los pocos seres vivos que deambulan por ella como fantasmas --from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a fascinating and prolific author and artist. Of the one hundred delightful and fascinating books that Gorey wrote and illustrated, he rarely revealed their specific inspirations or their meanings. Where did his intriguing ideas come from? In Gorey Secrets: Artistic and Literary Inspirations behind Divers Books by Edward Gorey, Malcolm Whyte utilizes years of thorough research to tell an engrossing, revealing story about...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey's theater work--from the iconic Broadway production of Dracula to the wildly creative productions to which he devoted the last decade of his life. Beloved for his intricate ink drawings and darkly humorous storybooks, Gorey also nurtured a lifelong passion for the performing arts. This volume is the first to showcase his extensive theatrical work, including his transition from designing major productions...
Author
Publisher
Versify, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the education and eccentric brilliance of writer and artist Edward Gorey, discussing the creative process that led to more than 100 children's books and inspired a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
"Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton. Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame.This brilliant picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity...
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