First edition thus, first printing. "A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this enigmatic tale, which combines elements of French surrealism, Japanese haiku, and lots of good fun." Written and illustrated by Edward Gorey. Unpaginated [32 pages]; b&w illustrations throughout; 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Condition: Fine hardcover; no dj as issued (this edition.) Ships the next business day, wrapped in padding, in a box.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Object-Lesson

Publisher

Harcourt, New York

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

0151007098

ISBN 13

9780151007097

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

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Children & Illustrated Books

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Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, "The Grand Panjandrum," The Object-Lesson presents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the statue of Corrupted Endeavour all have a place in this enigmatic tale, which combines elements of French surrealism, Japanese haiku, and lots of good fun.
With its humorous obscurity and puzzling intrigues, The Object-Lesson delights and provokes.

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.

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