Name: The Gashlycrumb Tinies
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Author: Edward Gorey
ISBN: 9780151003082

Type

Physical Book

Author

Edward Gorey

Publisher

Harcourt Brace & Co

Year

1991

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

13.0 x 16.1 x 1.2 cm

Weight

0.13 kg.

ISBN

9780151003082

ISBN13

9780151003082

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Gashlycrumb Tinies "

A new, small-format edition of one of Edward Gorey's "dark masterpieces of surreal morality" (Vanity Fair): a witty, disquieting journey through the alphabet.

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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