Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey - Hardcover

Gorey, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0151005044 ISBN 13: 9780151005048

Publisher: Roundhouse Publishing Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Edward Gorey's extraordinary and often disconcerting books are avidly sought and treasured throughout the world, but until now little has been known about the man himself. Gorey, notoriously protective of his privacy, did grant a number of interviews over the course of his life. And as the conversations collected in this book demonstrate, he proved to be unfailingly charming and fascinating. Here is Gorey in his own words and pictures, ruminating on his ascending peculiarity. He died in 2000.

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Review:

PRAISE FOR EDWARD GOREY"A man of enormous erudition . . . an artist and writer of genius."--Stephen Schiff, "The New Yorker""Edward Gorey's work is remarkable and mysterious. I find it fascinating."--Max Ernst"An American original . . . One of this century's foremost eccentric geniuses."--"Print Magazine"

About the Author:

Born in Chicago in 1925, Edward Gorey was one of the most renowned artists and writers of our time. He died in 2000.

Karen Wilkin is a curator and art critic, and coauthor of the acclaimed The World of Edward Gorey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roundhouse Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0151005044
• ISBN 13: 9780151005048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Wilkin Karen