Curious Sofa : A Pornographic Work by Ogdred Weary - Hardcover

Edward Gorey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0747541701 ISBN 13: 9780747541707

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

A book about one of the most ridiculous hairstyles of all-time.

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Review:

As the New York Times writes of Edward Gorey, "His satires (often of tawdry Victorian mysteries) are not mere commentaries on the manners and mores of a distant age; they are inventive narratives about evil adults, mischievous children, illicit lovers and improbable beasts." Or, in the case of The Curious Sofa, improbable furniture. As Gorey tells us on the cover, this is "a pornographic work" (pornographic horror, in fact) with a picture on every page. And yet there's nary a nipple (nor a drop of blood) in sight. (For those who want some extras to pass around there's a 10-copy assortment with The Gashlycrumb Tinies.)

About the Author:

Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey's Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0747541701
• ISBN 13: 9780747541707
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64