Name: the epiplectic bicycle
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Author: Edward Gorey
ISBN: 9780151003143

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Author

Edward Gorey

Publisher

Harper Design

Language

English

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Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

12.4 x 18.5 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

0151003149

ISBN13

9780151003143

Synopsis "the epiplectic bicycle"

A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the "incredibly sophisticated . . . stylish and inventive" Edward Gorey (New York Observer). Now available in a special gift edition.

Edward Gorey

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Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an American author, illustrator, and artist known for his distinctive, dark, and macabre humor style. Throughout his career, Gorey wrote and illustrated over 100 books, many of which have left an indelible mark on literature and visual arts. His work spans a wide range of genres, from children's literature to horror and mystery, always with a unique approach that mixed the gothic and the absurd.

Among his most famous works are The Gashlycrumb Tinies (1963), The Doubtful Guest (1957), and The Unstrung Harp (1953). His illustration style is instantly recognizable by its fine and detailed lines, often in shades of white, black, and gray. Although he did not receive major awards, his influence on art and literature is widely recognized.

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