The Headless Bust: A Melancholy Meditation on the False Millennium
by Edward Gorey
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Book in Fine condition/Dust jacket near fine and protected in archival cover
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About This Item
Orlando: Harcourt, 1999. First Edition, so stated. Hardcover. Book in Fine condition/Dust jacket near fine and protected in archival cover. Edward Gorey. A First Edition, so stated in Fine condition with a near Fine dust jacket that shows just a touch of wear. Protected by an archival cover. Jacket is intact with price.
This is the author's final published book.
Edward Gorey's darkly humorous reflections and illustrations possess an irresistible yet disquieting allure. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he was rumored to find Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" hilariously entertaining, while expressing a less favorable view towards later Hitchcock films, deeming them "bloated." In his later years, Gorey delved into theatrical pursuits, treating fortunate audiences to his dementedly delightful hand-puppet shows, aptly termed "entertainments," complete with an impressive array of 200 hand-sewn costumes. Among his literary preferences, "The Tale of Genji" held a special place as his favorite book.
This is the author's final published book.
Edward Gorey's darkly humorous reflections and illustrations possess an irresistible yet disquieting allure. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he was rumored to find Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" hilariously entertaining, while expressing a less favorable view towards later Hitchcock films, deeming them "bloated." In his later years, Gorey delved into theatrical pursuits, treating fortunate audiences to his dementedly delightful hand-puppet shows, aptly termed "entertainments," complete with an impressive array of 200 hand-sewn costumes. Among his literary preferences, "The Tale of Genji" held a special place as his favorite book.
Synopsis
As we wander off with Edward Gorey into the next millennium our reasons for being here are far from clear. Nevertheless, the master craftsmen is at his best . . Ere the last guest was fin'lly gone.Ça va, hélas, from bad to worse: Adieu to prose, alló to verse. The Bahhumbug with lack of tact. Now called attention to the fact, Which made it feel to Edmund Gravel. He was already to unravel
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- Bookseller
- Parrish Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4875
- Title
- The Headless Bust: A Melancholy Meditation on the False Millennium
- Author
- Edward Gorey
- Illustrator
- Edward Gorey
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Book in Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Dust jacket near fine and protected in archival cover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, so stated
- Publisher
- Harcourt
- Place of Publication
- Orlando
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- The Haunted Tea-Cosy, Gorey Stories, Gorey Cats, Dancing Cats and Neglected Murderesses
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Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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