As Edward Imagined
A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts
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Publisher Description
From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey.
A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR!
Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton.
Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame.This brilliant picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity Edward brought to his playfully macabre creations.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In a world bound by rules and conventions, what's it like to be someone "content to do his own thing, in his own way, in his own time"? Burgess (Sylvester's Letter) and Majewski (The Art of Rewilding) provide an answer in this splendid biography of creator Edward Gorey (1925–2000). Via concise, deeply affectionate prose and lush, playfully elegant acrylic illustrations, the creators divide their subject's life into three "acts"—a nod to Gorey's love of ballet and theater. Act I portrays the figure's early years and emergence as a "delightfully peculiar" personality given to "painting his toenails green and strutting down a fancy street in bare feet." Act II finds Gorey in New York, discovering a great passion for the New York City Ballet (attending "nearly every performance for over twenty years") and achieving professional success on his own terms. Act III depicts Gorey's later years on Cape Cod, where his artmaking continued unabated among six cats and a plethora of collections ("sea stones, skeletons... and books"). Prolific and one-of-a-kind, Gorey stands out from these pages as profoundly fulfilled—a figure of unwavering authenticity and creativity. Ages 4–8. Author's agent: Erica Rand Silverman, Stimola Literary. Illustrator's agent: Kirsten Hall, Catbird Productions.
