Name: the osbick bird
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Author: Edward Gorey
ISBN: 9780764963353

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Physical Book

Author

Edward Gorey

Publisher

Pomegranate Communications

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

16.2 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN

076496335x

ISBN13

9780764963353

Synopsis "the osbick bird"

An Edward Gorey classic back in print after four decades. Emblus Fingby's life was changed forever with the unexpected arrival of the osbick bird. The two became inseparable companions. Their curious relationship came to an end only with the utmost display of loyalty. In The Osbick Bird, Edward Gorey examines the uncertainties of life with his signature humor and illustrations.

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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