The World of Edward Gorey - Hardcover

Ross, Clifford; Wilkin, Karen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810939886 ISBN 13: 9780810939882

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 1996

Edward Gorey is famed for his pen-and-ink drawings and dark humor, and this overview provides examples of his art, insights into his work by an artist and longtime friend, and critical analysis by an art reviewer. Mystery Guild & Science Fiction Bk Club.

Review:

Edward Gorey is an author and an illustrator who has carved a unique niche creating macabre graphic novels that are part satire and part social commentary--comics for adults. Though often relating lurid tales of Victorian crime, Gorey eschews blood and gore in favor of atmosphere and humor. Here the editors have collected a representative sample of his work. Ross, an artist, and Wilkin, an art critic, also provide a useful introductory essay on Gorey's work and an informative interview with him. The book includes a complete bibliography and photographs of Gorey's library and studio.

From the Publisher:

"The book presents almost enough Gorey drawings along with its sound text. There can never be quite enough Gorey drawings."-The Atlantic Monthly

"A superb sampling of classic stories, visual essays, covers, posters and sketches."-Steven Heller, The New York Times Book Review

"This is a glorious collection of Goreyana, complemented by an interview by painter and photographer Ross with the artist himself and commentary on his work by art critic Wilkin."-Kirkus Reviews

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0810939886
• ISBN 13: 9780810939882
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 189