As Edward imagined a story of Edward Gorey in three acts

"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, ne...

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Main Author: Burgess, Matthew
Other Authors: Majewski, Marc, 1993-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"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"--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience:AD980L
ISBN:9781984893802
Author Notes:Matthew Burgess is a poet, educator, and the author of many picture books including Words With Wings and Magic Things , As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts , Bird Boy , and The Bear and The Moon. His books have garnered starred reviews, a Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction and spots on best-of lists from the New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Boston Globe , Washington Post , Kirkus Reviews , Booklist and Amazon. A associate professor of literature and creative writing at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as senior editor of Teachers & Writers Magazine .

Marc Majewski is a French author-illustrator based in Berlin. After obtaining a degree in literature and arts, he studied illustration and painting for two years. His picture books include, Does Earth Feel? , and Butterfly Child.