{"product_id":"theatrical-adventures-of-edward-gorey-rare-drawings-scripts-and-stories","title":"Theatrical Adventures of Edward Gorey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey's theater work—from the iconic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand Tony Award-winning \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBroadway production of \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e to the wildly creative productions to which he devoted the last decade of his life. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEdward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prodigious and original artist who published more than one hundred beloved works, including \u003ci\u003eThe Gashlycrumb Tinies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Doubtful Guest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmphigorey\u003c\/i\u003e, and illustrations that appeared regularly in such publications as \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and books by authors ranging from Charles Dickens and T.S. Eliot to John Updike and Virginia Woolf, among many others. His animated credits for the PBS\u003ci\u003e Mystery!\u003c\/i\u003e series introduced him to millions of television viewers. In addition to his intricate pen-and-ink drawings and darkly humorous storybooks, Gorey also nurtured a lifelong passion for the performing arts. This volume is the first to showcase his extensive theatrical work, including his transition from designing major productions to crafting original community theater pieces on Cape Cod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written by his friend and collaborator Carol Verburg, this deluxe hardcover edition is filled with annotated scripts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and over 200 images, including archival photos and previously unpublished artwork. It unveils Gorey at work and play, drawing back the curtain on his enigmatic genius, which continues to inspire creatives and collectors today.","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49811902005592,"sku":"9781797229539","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781797229539.jpg?v=1769139028","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/theatrical-adventures-of-edward-gorey-rare-drawings-scripts-and-stories","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}