As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts
From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey. 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. ★ " 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 Matthew Burgess is the author of Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings, and The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon. He has been a poet-in-residence in New York City elementary schools through the Teachers & Writers Collaborative since 2001. His work has appeared in various magazines and journals, and he recently received an award from the Fund for Poetry. He teaches creative writing and composition at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Marc Majewski is a French author-illustrator based in Berlin. After obtaining a degree in literature and arts, he studied illustration and painting for two years. His picture books include, Does Earth Feel?, and Butterfly Child. Target age: 4 to 8 Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub Date: September 17, 2024 0.4" H x 11.2" L x 8.7" W 48 pages Hardcover