Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey -- Mark Dery, Hardcover

Thoughtful delivery service

Easy 30 day returns

Certified Reviews

Description

Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey -- Mark Dery, HardcoverThe 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

With her aunt Addie

the diverging paths they once followed may no longer be the destiny their hearts desire

and European intelligence sources

Jam-packed with sports trivia

a life-affirming tale

* An expanded toolbox of instructional approaches for obtaining the desired results of a lesson

By turns wistful

the woman he's had a secret on-again

Publisher: Little Press

Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe

This engaging book is designed for kids aged 2-5 years and offers a fun-filled journey into the Army

Anne Gutman's poignant tale of siblings seesawing through a typical day en famille rings with truth