Mortensen, Lori
Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780358033684
- author:
- Mortensen, Lori
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 26.7 x 22.9 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Children's,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Edward Gorey: A Life of Whimsy and Wonder Discover the fascinating story of Edward Gorey, a writer and artist known for his unique blend of sweetness and darkness. This beautifully illustrated picture-book biography explores the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from the beloved authors of children's literature. Born with a passion for storytelling, Gorey taught himself to read and skipped grades before attending Harvard University. He went on to build a name for himself as a popular book illustrator, and later published over 100 of his own books, each one a testament to his boundless creativity. Illustrated with humor and inspiration by Chloe Bristol, this stunning picture book biography brings Gorey's life to life in a way that will appeal to young readers and inspire them to explore the world of art and literature.
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