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The Iron Tonic or, A Winter Afternoon In Lonely Valley
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The Iron Tonic or, A Winter Afternoon In Lonely Valley Hardcover - 2000

by Edward Gorey

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Described as a bracingly bleak tale from the master of the mysterious, "The Iron Tonic" can be seen as Gorey's version of a winter afternoon in one of the great Russian novels of the 19th century. The late writer/illustrator is noted for such titles as "The Headless Bust" and "The Curious Sofa". Illustrations throughout.

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NY: Harcourt, 2000. First trade edition. Hardcover. Fine. Edward Gorey. Slim oblong hardcover in Gorey-illustrated paper covered boards. The first trade edition after a scarce limited edition of 250 numbered copies issued in 1969. Fine. Issued without dust jacket.
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Details

  • Title The Iron Tonic or, A Winter Afternoon In Lonely Valley
  • Author Edward Gorey
  • Illustrator Edward Gorey
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First trade edition
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 36
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harcourt, NY
  • Date 2000
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # E29240
  • ISBN 9780151004379 / 0151004374
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 5.04 x 8.47 x 0.36 in (12.80 x 21.51 x 0.91 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00031900
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.54

Summary

It's difficult to say what The Iron Tonic is about, although it is "known the skating pond conceals a family of enormous eels," and that "the light is fading from the day. The rest is darkness and dismay." Finally, though, The Iron Tonic could be seen as Edward Gorey's version of a winter afternoon in one of the great Russian novels of the nineteenth century.

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Citations

  • Library Journal, 06/01/2000, Page 0
  • Library Journal Prepub Alert, 06/01/2000, Page 96
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/09/2000, Page 76

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