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As Edward Imagined

A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

By Matthew Burgess
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Illustrated by Marc Majewski

By Matthew Burgess
On Tour

Illustrated by Marc Majewski

By Matthew Burgess
On Tour

Illustrated by Marc Majewski

By Matthew Burgess
On Tour

Illustrated by Marc Majewski

By Matthew Burgess
On Tour

Illustrated by Marc Majewski

By Matthew Burgess
On Tour

Illustrated by Marc Majewski

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Hardcover $19.99

Sep 17, 2024 | ISBN 9781984893802 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $22.99

Sep 17, 2024 | ISBN 9781984893819 | 4-8 years

Ebook $11.99

Sep 17, 2024 | ISBN 9781984893826 | 4-8 years

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    About As Edward Imagined

    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.

    About As Edward Imagined

    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.

    About As Edward Imagined

    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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    About Matthew Burgess

    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… More about Matthew Burgess

    About Matthew Burgess

    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… More about Matthew Burgess

    About Matthew Burgess

    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… More about Matthew Burgess

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 17, 2024 | 48 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893802

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 17, 2024 | 48 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893819

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 17, 2024 | 48 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893826

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    Praise

    ★ ”Prolific and one-of-a-kind, [Edward] Gorey stands out from these pages as profoundly fulfilled—a figure of unwavering authenticity and creativity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    ★ ”For children intent on marching to the beat of a different drummer and needing some encouragement to keep that beat…Required reading for independent spirits—not to mention any future fans of Lemony Snicket, Tim Burton, or practically any other modern writer or artist of Gothic bent.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “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

    Awards

    Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books AWARD 2024

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