THE THEATRICAL ADVENTURES OF EDWARD GOREY: RARE DRAWINGS, SCRIPTS, AND

The definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey’s theater workfrom the iconicand Tony Award-winningBroadway production ofDraculato the wildly creative productions to which he devoted the last decade of his life.

Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prodigious and original artist who published more than one hundred beloved works, includingThe Gashlycrumb Tinies,The Doubtful Guest, andAmphigorey, and illustrations that appeared regularly in such publications asThe New YorkerandThe New York Timesand books by authors ranging from Charles Dickens and T.S. Eliot to John Updike and Virginia Woolf, among many others. His animated credits for the PBSMystery!series introduced him to millions of television viewers. In addition to hisintricate pen-and-ink drawings and darkly humorous storybooks, Gorey also nurtured a lifelong passion for the performing arts. This volume is the first to showcase his extensive theatrical work, including his transition from designing major productions to crafting original community theater pieces on Cape Cod.

Written byhis friend and collaborator Carol Verburg, thisdeluxe hardcover edition is filled with annotated scripts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and over 200 images, including archival photos and previously unpublished artwork. It unveils Gorey at work and play, drawing back the curtain onhis enigmatic genius, which continues to inspire creatives and collectors today.

ICONIC ARTIST: Edward Gorey’s art is beloved and instantly recognizable. Storytellers such as Tim Burton and Daniel Handler cite him as an inspiration, and his influence is visible in the works of illustrators ranging from Tom Gauld to Stephanie von Reiswitz. With an oeuvre that ranges widely from storybooksto the stage, Gorey is a major artist of the 20th century.

RARE ANDUNPUBLISHED CONTENT: This is the first bookfocused on Gorey’s theater work andincludes previously unpublished and rarely seen archival photos, illustrations, and scriptssome annotated in Gorey’s own hand. It is an essential read for collectors and fans.

THE INSIDE STORY: Carol Verburg was Gorey’s close friend and creative comrade-in-arms all through the last decade of his life, and she writes with insight and a personal touch. She intersperses her own reminiscences with quotes from actors and other collaborators to weave a vivid narrative.

EXQUISITE GIFT: With rich visuals, engaging writing, and an elegant hardcover package featuring a red velvet spine, this is a beautiful volume to display on a coffee table and the perfect gift for Goreyfansand theater buffs.

Perfect for:

• Fans and collectors of Edward Gorey’s books and illustrations
• Lovers of theater, theater history, and theatrical design and production
• Art students and collectors
• Readers of memoirs and biographies

HARDBACK BOOK WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS