Elephant House, Or, the Home of Edward Gorey
Title | Elephant House, Or, the Home of Edward Gorey PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin McDermott |
Publisher | Pomegranate Communications |
Total Pages | 136 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Art |
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Elephant House may be the most intimate portrait of Edward Gorey ever published. McDermott's reminiscences and descriptions of the house accompany his engaging photographs, and more than a dozen of Gorey's etchings and drawings of elephants-never before published-are paired with quotes from the artist. Through this portrait, Edward Gorey becomes even more the man we all wish we had had the chance to meet, an artist whose brilliant and hilarious art and words will continue to charm and delight us for generations to come.
Amphigorey Also
Title | Amphigorey Also PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Gorey |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | 260 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780156056724 |
Drawings (including thirty-two pages in color), captions, and verse showcasing Gorey's unique talents and humor. "The Glorious Nosebleed," "The Utter Zoo," "The Epiplectic Bicycle," and fourteen other selections.
Amphigorey Again
Title | Amphigorey Again PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Gorey |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | 264 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780156030212 |
Figbash is acrobatic, topiaries are tragic, hippopotami are admonitory, and galoshes are remorseful in this celebration of a unique talent that never fails to delight, amuse, and confound readers. This latest collection displays in glorious abundance the offbeat characters and droll humor of Edward Gorey.
The World of Edward Gorey
Title | The World of Edward Gorey PDF eBook |
Author | Clifford Ross |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 200 |
Release | 1996-09 |
Genre | Art |
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A look at the artist and his work, including his illustrations for T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and the animated credits for the Mystery! series on public television.
The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge
Title | The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge PDF eBook |
Author | Brad Strickland |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 160 |
Release | 2002-03-18 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 110165967X |
What is it about the old Wilder Creek Bridge that makes Lewis Barnavelt so curious-and so afraid? When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita Pottinger set out to explore the bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets—and a horrifying monster. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! "[Strickland's] characters ring true in this entertaining page-turner that will captivate readers." —VOYA "A wonderful blend of mystery, adventure, ghosts, and friendship." —School Library Journal
Amphigorey
Title | Amphigorey PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Gorey |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 1991-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780140129038 |
Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey
Title | Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Dery |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | 544 |
Release | 2018-11-01 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0008329826 |
The definitive biography of Edward Gorey, the eccentric master of macabre nonsense. ’A genius book about a bookish genius’ Daniel Handler, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events