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.
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Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Artikel-Nr. 0810939886-11-1-29
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 12541865-6
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Anbieter: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, USA
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Oblong hardcover. 190 pages. Features the text of Clifford Ross' interview with Gorey. Then there is a compliation of his work done by art critic Karen Wilkin in which she looks at the development of Gorey's art. Includes 200 black and white illustrations of which 24 are in color, a chronology and a bibliography. A clean very near fine copy in black cloth boards and in a very near fine dust jacket. Artikel-Nr. 209754
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Anbieter: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Zustand: Near fine in fine jacket. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First printing. First edition of this Gorey reference book, featuring an interview with Edward Gorey and an analysis of his art. Profusely illustrated by Gorey. A very readable reference work by Clifford Ross and Karen Wilkin, this copy has the original Harry Abrams invitation laid in: the book launch was co-hosted by the New York City Ballet, where "Artwork by Edward Gorey will be on display" and "Proceeds from the sale of books this evening will benefit the New York City Ballet." 8'' x 9''. Original black cloth, spine stamped in gilt and metallic red. In original color pictorial dust jacket. Pictorial endpapers. 192 pages. Publisher's invitation to book publication event laid in. Some spotting to text block edges. Artikel-Nr. 50563
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Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Stray ink mark on top edge. (Authors, Artists, Interviews). Artikel-Nr. U00A-03526
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Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition, trade issue. Oblong large octavo. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Artikel-Nr. 317313
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Anbieter: CURIO, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Oblong hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold and red gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 190pp. B/w photographs and illustrations throughout, b/w pictorial endpapers. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (19/5). Artikel-Nr. ABE-1633251902121
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Anbieter: DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Oblong 4to 11" - 13" tall; 189 pages; [SIGNED] 1996 Harry N. Abrams. Oversize, oblong format HC/DJ. 1st edition, 1st printing. Pictorial bookplate from a design by Gorey is signed by him and mounted to the verso of the front endpage. Snugly bound and very neat in sharp edged pictorial dust jacket. Trace toning to jacket edges and a ahint of dust top edge. Lavishly illustrated with reproductions of Gorey's work. Presumably issued by the publisher as smaller set of signed copies following the Limited edition issue, as there appear a number of copies with the identical publisher supplied bookplate signed by Gorey. NF/NF; Signed by Author. Artikel-Nr. 52632
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Anbieter: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, USA
Hardcover. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. Limited First Edition: #Q/26. Quarto, 190, [2] pages. In Near Fine condition with a Near Fine dust jacket, housed in a Very Good slipcase. Volume is in full black cloth binding. Jacket is pictorial, with red and black lettering to spine. Slipcase is in same black cloth, with a white label on the side panel. Slipcase is lightly sunned around the mouth, with some fraying along the edges and at the corners. Faint scuffs to side panels. Jacket shows negligible wear. Boards are very lightly rubbed along the bottom edges. Slight slant to spine. Text block is clean. Signed flat in black ink by Edward Gorey ("Edward Gorey") and both authors ("Karen Wilkin", "Clifford Ross") on the limitation page. This copy is part of a limited edition of 326 total copies, 300 being numbered and signed, with the remaining 26 lettered A-Z and signed. Lettered copies were reserved for Gorey, the authors, and Gotham Book Mart & Gallery. This copy is hand-lettered "Q" just above the signatures. Shelved in Case 3. 1412222. Special Collections - Upstairs. Signed. Artikel-Nr. 1412222
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Anbieter: Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB), Bordentown, NJ, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First edition. First printing. Fine, fresh example in equally fine dust jacket. THIS COPY IS SIGNED ON THE TITLE PAGE BY GOREY, ROSS, AND WILKIN (this is NOT one of the 300 signed limited copies--those were signed on a limitation page). Oblong oversized volume in black cloth with spine lettered in gilt and red. Illustrated endpapers. 189 pp. with bibliography. With 200 line drawings and 24 plates in full color. Lavishly illustrated monograph that explores Edward Gorey's roles as artist, illustrator, and theater designer. The book introduces readers to Gorey himself by way nof an interview with Clifford Ross. From there, art critic Karen Wilkin takes the reader on a voyage through Gorey-world, analyzing the evolution and sources of the artist's style. Both important and lesser known works are discussed. Artikel-Nr. E27345
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