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Book Synopsis: The definitive biography of Edward Gorey, the eccentric master of macabre nonsense. From The Gashlycrumb Tinies to The Doubtful Guest, Edward Gorey's wickedly funny and deliciously sinister little books have influenced our culture in innumerable ways, from the works of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman to Lemony Snicket. Some even call him the Grandfather of Goth. But who was this man, who lived with over twenty thousand books and six cats, who roomed with Frank O'Hara at Harvard, and was known -- in the late 1940s, no less -- to traipse around in full-length fur coats, clanking bracelets, and an Edwardian beard? An eccentric, a gregarious recluse, an enigmatic auteur of whimsically morbid masterpieces, yes -- but who was the real Edward Gorey behind the Oscar Wildean pose? He published over a hundred books and illustrated works by Samuel Beckett, T.S. Eliot, Edward Lear, John Updike, Charles Dickens, Hilaire Belloc, Muriel Spark, Bram Stoker, Gilbert & Sullivan, and others. At the same time, he was a deeply complicated and conflicted individual, a man whose art reflected his obsessions with the disquieting and the darkly hilarious. Based on newly uncovered correspondence and interviews with personalities as diverse as John Ashbery, Donald Hall, Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman, and Anna Sui, Born to Be Posthumous draws back the curtain on the eccentric genius and mysterious life of Edward Gorey.
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Discover the world of Edward Gorey, the eccentric master of macabre nonsense, in the captivating biography, "Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey". Explore the twisted and tantalizing imagination that has influenced the likes of Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman, making Gorey the Grandfather of Goth. Dive into the enigmatic world of a man who adorned himself with full-length fur coats, clanking bracelets, and an Edwardian beard, while residing amongst twenty thousand books and six cats.
Unleash your curiosity and unravel the secrets of Edward Gorey's artistic genius as you uncover the stories behind his wickedly funny and deliciously sinister little books. Marvel at his illustrations that have graced the works of literary legends such as Samuel Beckett, T.S. Eliot, and Charles Dickens. With over a hundred published books under his belt, Gorey's twisted tales have left an indelible mark on our culture.
Embark on a journey deep into the mind of Edward Gorey as "Born to Be Posthumous" delves into his complex and conflicted personality. Explore his obsessions with the disquieting and the darkly hilarious, and gain insight into the man behind the Oscar Wildean pose. Through newly uncovered correspondence and exclusive interviews with influential figures like John Ashbery, Donald Hall, and Neil Gaiman, this biography provides an unprecedented glimpse into the mysterious life of Gorey.
Are you ready to step into the world of Edward Gorey? Unlock the secrets of a true artistic genius and uncover the enigmatic life that shaped his masterpieces. Join us on this fascinating journey by grabbing your copy of "Born to Be Posthumous" now.
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