gorey, edward

"Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance and his eccentricity. As a child, he taught himself to read and skipped several grades before landing at Harvard (after a brief stint in the army). Then he built a name for himself as a . . . book illustrator. After that, he went on to publish well over one hundred of his own books, stories that mingled sweetness and innocence, danger and darkness, all mixed with his own brand of silliness. Illustrated with Gorey-like humor and inspiration by Chloe Bristol, this . . . picture book biography about this . . . creator is the first for children"--Provided by publisher.

Shares the life and career of Edward Gorey, author whose work gave him the nickname 'Grandfather of goth.'.

Explores the life and work of twentieth-century artist, illustrator, writer, and theater designer Edward Gorey through an interview, and analysis of the evolution and sources of his peculiar style of Edwardian art. Includes over 200 illustrations by Gorey.