A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of
eccentric and beloved writer and artist Edward Gorey
In this lyrical biography of one of literature's most creepily creative
authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a
generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.
Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he
went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance and
his eccentricity. As a child, he taught himself to read and skipped
several grades before landing at Harvard (after a brief stint in the
army). Then he built a name for himself as a popular book illustrator.
After that, he went on to publish well over one hundred of his own
books, stories that mingled sweetness and innocence, danger and
darkness, all mixed with his own brand of silliness. Illustrated with
Gorey-like humor and inspiration by Chloe Bristol, this stunning picture
book biography about this beloved creator is the first for children.