Amphigorey - by Edward Gorey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories. <p/> In this gorgeously detailed volume, American artist and author Edward Gorey accents amphigory (nonsense verse or composition) with his signature cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. A mix of poetry and prose, light-hearted and decidedly more morbid storytelling, the book is sure to satisfy both fans of art and lovers of short stories alike. <p/> Stories included: <br> The Unstrung Harp<br> The Listing Attic<br> The Doubtful Guest<br> The Object Lesson<br> The Bug Book<br> The Fatal Lozenge<br> The Hapless Child<br> The Curious Sofa<br> The Willowdale Handcar<br> The Gashlycrumb Tinies<br> The Insect God<br> The West Wing<br> The Wuggly Ump<br> The Sinking Spell<br> The Remembered Visit<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Edward Gorey</b>, known for his unsettling pen-and-ink drawings with a Victorian flair, wrote and illustrated such books as <i>The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies</i>, and <i>The Headless Bust</i>. He was also the illustrator for the bestselling Lewis Barnavelt series by John Bellairs. Gorey was a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of <i>Dracula</i>. His works dating back to the 1950s have been collected in the <i>Amphigorey</i> series of books. He died in 2000.
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