New York: Putnam/Berkley Windhover, 1975. NF; unpaginated; First printing of this edition; near Fine in illustrated stiff paper wrappers, hint of wear at spine ends.. Soft Cover. Illus. by Edward Gorey. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Edward Gorey was a master of gothic art and poetry. His Edwardian and Victorian influenced limericks and verse are light-hearted, yet tragic and over the top with dreadful comic mishaps, as illustrated in one of the stories included, The Gashlycrumb Tinies: "A is for Amy who fell down the stairs / B is for Basil assaulted by bears / C is for Clara who wasted away ..." The Amphigorey contains: The Unstrung Harp, The Listing Attic, The Doubtful Guest, The Object Lesson, The Bug Book, The Fatal Lozenge, The Hapless Child, The Curious Sofa, The Willowdale Handcar, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Insect God, The West Wing, The Wuggly Ump, The Sinking Spell, and The Remembered Visit.

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Bookseller: Cat's Cradle Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002790
Title: Amphigorey: Fifteen Books By Edward Gorey
Author: Gorey, Edward
Illustrator: Edward Gorey
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
ISBN 10: 0425028674
ISBN 13: 9780425028674
Publisher: Putnam/Berkley Windhover
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1975
Keywords: Illustration Art Humor Cartoons Anthology AB2005
Bookseller catalogs: Humor;
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

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