The Edward Gorey Collection: Books and Ephemera
de Gorey, Edward
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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A collection of books, cards, posters, and other ephemera showcasing the diverse and prolific work of American writer and artist Edward Gorey (1925-2000). Gorey's first book, The Unstrung Harp, was published in 1953; over the course of his career he published dozens of works he authored and illustrated himself, and collaborated with other contributors on dozens more. Beginning in 1953, Gorey also worked for the publisher Doubleday Anchor as an illustrator and typography designer. Over the course of his career, he illustrated more than 200 books for Doubleday Anchor and other publishers.
Gorey also provided artwork for promotional material for the New York City Ballet, WGBH Boston's Mystery! Anthology produced for PBS, the Boston Book Fair, and numerous other institutions and events. In addition to his work in print media, he was a noted costume and set designer, and won a Tony award for his costume designs for the 1977 Broadway revival of Dracula.
This collection, assembled by Chris Bready of Baltimore, Maryland, includes the following:
89 primary works, or works authored by Gorey (Group A);
43 secondary works, or works created by Gorey and one other collaborator (Group B);
Two tertiary works, or works in which Gorey was one contributor among many (Group C);
37 works for which Gorey provided typography and/or cover design (Group D); and
A large collection of ephemera (postcards, posters, toys and games, calendars, etc.) bearing Gorey's designs, many created during his lifetime but some released after his death.
Notably, the collection includes a first edition of every primary title written and illustrated by Gorey (with the exception of The Bug Book wrappers edition) and published prior to his death in 2000. Many of these are signed or inscribed. Also present is a generous sample of Gorey's illustration and typography design (including uncredited examples). The condition of the volumes in the collection is generally very good or better. Dust jackets are generally in good condition or better, often exhibiting light plus to moderate bumping, chipping, or tears and light plus to moderate age toning. Please see photographs for further details, and contact us with any additional questions. The full inventory is available upon request.
Please note that this is a large collection, and additional postage will be required. Please inquire for rates. CB Consignment. Shelved upstairs. 1376397. Special Collections.
Gorey also provided artwork for promotional material for the New York City Ballet, WGBH Boston's Mystery! Anthology produced for PBS, the Boston Book Fair, and numerous other institutions and events. In addition to his work in print media, he was a noted costume and set designer, and won a Tony award for his costume designs for the 1977 Broadway revival of Dracula.
This collection, assembled by Chris Bready of Baltimore, Maryland, includes the following:
89 primary works, or works authored by Gorey (Group A);
43 secondary works, or works created by Gorey and one other collaborator (Group B);
Two tertiary works, or works in which Gorey was one contributor among many (Group C);
37 works for which Gorey provided typography and/or cover design (Group D); and
A large collection of ephemera (postcards, posters, toys and games, calendars, etc.) bearing Gorey's designs, many created during his lifetime but some released after his death.
Notably, the collection includes a first edition of every primary title written and illustrated by Gorey (with the exception of The Bug Book wrappers edition) and published prior to his death in 2000. Many of these are signed or inscribed. Also present is a generous sample of Gorey's illustration and typography design (including uncredited examples). The condition of the volumes in the collection is generally very good or better. Dust jackets are generally in good condition or better, often exhibiting light plus to moderate bumping, chipping, or tears and light plus to moderate age toning. Please see photographs for further details, and contact us with any additional questions. The full inventory is available upon request.
Please note that this is a large collection, and additional postage will be required. Please inquire for rates. CB Consignment. Shelved upstairs. 1376397. Special Collections.
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- Librería
- Second Story Books, ABAA (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 1376397
- Título
- The Edward Gorey Collection: Books and Ephemera
- Autor
- Gorey, Edward
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- 1
- Palabras clave
- American Literature, Children's Literature, Illustrated Rare Books
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Second Story Books, ABAA
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Rockville, Maryland
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...