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Edward Gorey: The First British Exhibition
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About This Item
(London: Francis Kyle Gallery, 1979. (Gorey, Edward). Exhibition poster, signed by Edward Gorey. An advertisement for Gorey's first foray into the British art gallery scene, taking place at Francis Kyle Gallery in London from February 20 to March 23, 1979. Adorning the poster are two of Gorey's signature bearded men in fur coats, and a small dog. At the center is an image from Gorey's The Other Statue, showing a man in white and a woman in black with statuesque hair dancing among drapes. The lowermost block of text announces that the exhibition will coincide with the publication of The Broken Spoke and The Fantod Works. Minor creasing and faint soiling to edges, else near fine. (19 7/8 by 15 7/8 in.; 505x403 mm).
Synopsis
Untitled, 1965, by Edward Gorey A Renaissance man of boundless imagination, Edward St. John Gorey (American, 1925-2000) authored over one hundred published works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affection for ballet, literature, film, and animals. Cats were a particular Gorey favorite and appear in many of his works, as do a number of other creatures—some recognizable, and some known only in the trademark crosshatched drawings emanating from Gorey’s prolific pen. All of his characters inhabit a uniquely enigmatic world, where the lamentable frailties of existence are humorously assuaged by the hopeful delights of fantasy. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, our 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles combine superb color reproduction, stunning and unusual images, and sturdy construction to delight generations of novice and veteran puzzleworkers.
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- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33095
- Title
- Edward Gorey: The First British Exhibition
- Illustrator
- (Gorey, Edward)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Francis Kyle Gallery
- Place of Publication
- (London
- Date Published
- 1979
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- Illustrated Books;
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Bromer Booksellers
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Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
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