Book Illustrations & Illustrators

Signed on the title page by Edward Gorey and by the two authors (see picture below), 200 line-drawings, including 24 plates in full colour, a few b&w photographs, chronology, bibliography, 192 pp, black cloth in d/w, in near fine condition, Harry N. Abrams Inc. (New York) 1996

20 x 22.4 cm, 850g, ISBN 0 81093 988 6

See the description from the dustwrapper flaps and the contents list.

The book consists of an interview with Gorey and a critique of his work, both illustrated with his drawings, with a section at the rear of selected drawings from Gorey’s other works. The book itself is not uncommon, but copies signed by Gorey himself and the two authors are extremely scarce, particularly in this condition.  One American bookseller is currently offering a copy signed by Gorey and the two authors at £357.33 – plus postage, of course . . .