A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts
A TRUE TALE WITH
A CHERRY ON TOP
Knopf Books for Young Readers
(pub. 9.17.2024)
48 pages
Ages 4 - 8
Author: Matthew Burgess
Illustrator: Marc Majewski
Character: Edward Gorey
Overview:
"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, Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never forsaking his individuality for fame. This picture book biography is paired with a whimsical art style that captures the unrelenting creativity Edward brought to his playfully macabre creations."
Tantalizing taste:
"But in the many books Edward left behind…
Mr. Earbrass still broods and frets,
the alligator rides the bicycle on his back,
and from deep inside the Wuggly Ump,
the children sing glogalimp, glugalump,
just as Edward imagined."
And something more: The author, Matthew Burgess, shared in the Author's Note: "From early childhood to the very end, [Edward Gorey] was intensely creative, and in both art and life, he was completely himself. This is one of the reasons I want to share his story with young readers. I remember, as a child, how important it was to encounter grown-ups who followed their own path. We all need people to remind us that we can be truly ourselves, and that we are free to create and even inhabit the worlds we imagine."
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