Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey
Karen Wilkin • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 978‑0764948046
Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey
ISBN-10: 0764948040 · ISBN-13: 978‑0764948046 · 2009 · First Edition
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This definitive monograph offers a comprehensive survey of Edward Gorey’s singular aesthetic, tracing his evolution from early book illustrations to his signature cross-hatched gothic narratives. Through a curated selection of sketches, finished works, and personal ephemera, the volume examines the macabre wit and Victorian-inspired melancholy that define his enduring artistic legacy.
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