Thus begins one of edward goreys most popular illustrated books, the doubtful guest, a deliciously twisted comedy of manners, where a scarf and. The doubtful guest book by edward gorey thriftbooks. The illustrations are beautifully drawn, full of ambience, and fit the story perfectly. Gorey who passed away in 2000 was none of these, but he did very much create his own world, and the doubtful guest is as good a place as any to begin exploring it. Condition inked gift inscription from a friend on front free endpaper, otherwise a very good, clean, bright copy. In it, a furry sort of penguin, wearing a long scarf and tennis shoes, shows up uninvited at a dreary mansion and, without the slightest resistance from the resident edwardian family, makes itself at home, peering up flues in fireplaces, tearing up books, sleepwalking, dropping favorite objects into the. An artist and writer of genius new yorker gives us a smallformat edition of one of his favorite tales. The staid, pale, victorian inhabitants of the mansion alternately stare and glare at the doubtful guest as it tears out whole chapters from books, peels the soles of its white canvas shoes, and broods while lying on the floor inconveniently close. The doubtful guest edward gorey edward gorey books, art. Tegaki interpretation of edward gorey character the doubtful guest see more. Stock list of books written and illustrated by edward gorey home bibliography.
The book begins with the sudden appearance of a strange. Story and art the doubtful guest read by adam bloom edited by mike capozzola. It is the third of goreys books and shares with his others a sense of the absurd, meticulous crosshatching, and a seemingly edwardian setting. See more ideas about edward gorey, edward, illustration. The doubtful guest shows up unannounced and unwelcome, yet its. And if you arent familiarwell, you really should be. Last year my sister, morgan, came upon something very specialif you are familiar with poetry or writing at all, then i am sure you must be familiar with a man named edward gorey. Written in couplets, this rhyming book is fun to read as it is entertaining. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a tony award for his broadway production of edward goreys dracula. The doubtful guest february 16, 2011 last year my sister, morgan, came upon something very specialif you are familiar with poetry or writing at all, then i am sure you must be familiar with a man named edward gorey. Highly recommend for newcomers to goreys work and existing admirers. Originally published in 1957, the doubtful guest serves as a prime example of the beauty, eccentricity, and brilliance of edward goreys work. Where did this creature come from and when will it leave no one knows. Told in a set of fourteen rhyming couplets, the doubtful guest is the story of a solemn, mysterious, outdoor creature, dressed rather ordinarily in sneakers and a scarf, who appears on a winter night at a familys victorian home and never leaves again.
Not unlike roald dahl, gorey was another author whose books seemed to embrace dark subjects, and assume a maturity and capability in his audience, despite being aimed at children. Another gem by edward gorey comment, rate, subscribe music. One of his earliest and strangest creatures was the doubtful guest, a moody and stubborn creature that resembled a furry penguin in hightop sneakers and a striped scarf. The doubtful guest has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lets try this again after a second read a s some reflection. Edward gorey books book illustration cool art character design creepy images horror drawings sketches. The doubtful guest by edward gorey 1986, hardcover. Buy the doubtful guest by edward gorey from waterstones today. Edward gorey, who has died aged 75 from an apparent heart attack, was known for often macabre drawings and picturestories which gained him a. Each illustration depicts the guest in a strangely interesting situation. If you love gorey books, then this is a great addition to your existing library. The doubtful guest by edward gorey, hardcover barnes.
And the result was a unique blend of childlike silliness and stark bleakness drawings and premises were ridiculous and fanciful one moment. The doubtful guest is a story of an odd looking creature in white canvas shoes making an appearance one wild winter night. Buy the doubtful guest by edward gorey online at alibris. Thus begins one of edward goreys most popular illustrated books, the doubtful guest, a deliciously twisted comedy of manners, where a scarf and sneaker clad creature overstays its welcome by seventeen years in the home of a staid, victorian family. Edward gorey 19252000 was an american illustrator and writer, chiefly remembered for his illustrated books. The doubtful guest by gorey, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Goreys eerie and charming illustrations accompany the verses, making this an enjoyably strange and strangely enjoyable read for all ages. The doubtful guest by edward gorey 1986, hardcover, reprint trending price new. The little fellow pictured here has haunted me since childhood, though i have long since forgotten the exact circumstances of our acquaintance. Quirky barely begins to describe the work of edward gorey who, for much of his productive life was suspected of being victorian, british, or dead. My favourite edward gorey book is the doubtful guest. Edward gorey project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In a mere 14 or so lines, he manages to convey a story with ominous atmosphere, humor, and a sense of character.
Expolore edward goreys eerie glory on abebooks from cats in clothing to fantastical, mythical. Edward gorey the doubtful guest home bibliography biography illustrations links. The doubtful guest is one of edward goreys best books. The doubtful guest by edward gorey pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad a vaguely sinister comedy of manners by beloved artist edward gorey told in a set of fourteen rhyming couplets, the doubtful guest is the story of a solemn, mysterious, outdoor creature, dressed rather ordinarily in sneakers and a scarf, who appears on a winter night at a familys. Forgetting what i think gorey is trying to say unlocks what i feel. Edward gorey 19252000 wrote and illustrated such popular books as the doubtful guest, the gashlycrumb tinies, and the headless bust. It was published by houghton mifflin harcourt and has a total of 32 pages in the book. Edward gorey ebook a vaguely sinister comedy of manners by beloved artist edward gorey told in a set of fourteen rhyming couplets, the doubtful guest is the story of a solemn, mysterious, outdoor creature, dressed rather ordinarily in sneakers and a scarf, who appears on a winter night at a familys victorian home and never leaves again.
The doubtful guest shows up unannounced and unwelcome, yet its presence is accepted after only a brief interlude of screaming. The hapless victorians getting into strange predicaments with goreys trademark illustrations and charming little rhymes is punctuated throughout the doubtful guest. The title of this book is the doubtful guest and it was written by edward gorey. The creature would appear in my mind at odd intervals, sparked by some more or less random association. Book seller specialising in the sale of edward gorey first editions and prints. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the pbs series mystery. Edward gorey, the doubtful guest doubleday, 1957 gorey acknowledged his debt to the surrealists. It is the third of goreys books and shares with his others a. The doubtful guest, written and illustrated by edward gorey. Doubtful guest by edward gorey, 97801510036, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The doubtful guest feels like anxiety depression isolation its a guest, so do i invite those things into my life.
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