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As Edward Imagined

A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

Matthew Burgess Marc Majewski

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English
Random House Inc
15 October 2024
From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius- Edward Gorey.

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!

From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius- Edward Gorey.

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!

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.
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Imprint:   Random House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 279mm,  Width: 216mm, 
Weight:   567g
ISBN:   9781984893802
ISBN 10:   1984893807
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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.

Reviews for As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

"""Majewski’s illustrations, acrylic paintings on paper, are created in a refreshingly childlike style. An original picture-book biography featuring a brilliant individual who was a widely admired artist."" —Booklist ""An admiring, and admirable, tribute to an iconoclastic artist."" —Kirkus Reviews"


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