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mashleypotatoes's review
5.0
Beautiful. My favourite illustrator, and a nice glimpse into his odd mind.
circularcubes's review
5.0
Fantastic! I adore Edward Gorey, and this was a great chance to see a little bit of almost all of his works. I enjoyed the interview with Gorey himself that comprises the first third of the book - he certainly seems like a most interesting fellow. He's described throughout The World of Edward Gorey as being wide-read and well-versed in all manner of art, and it comes off in his conversation with the interviewer. I also enjoyed the more academic essay describing Gorey's aesthetic, although I do wish there had been more of an effort to have the particular words described in the text actually a page or two away from their description. Other than that minor quibble, this was a delight!
marginaliant's review
2.0
Allow me to sum up this book in a quote used by the author: "At best, it simply reminds you of what an extremely fascinating, multitalented individual [Edward Gorey] is, something that is hardly news to any Gorey fan, whether that fan is a long-standing devotee or a recent convert." It was essentially 100 pages of fanboying over how great Edward Gorey's art and words are, with an additional 100 pages in the back of just pictures. There was a great interview at the start where Gorey reveals himself to be the world's biggest hipster, but that's pretty much the most worthwhile thing.
prosewhore's review
5.0
Received this book for christmas, courtesy of my wonderful mother.
Before reading this book I was only somewhat familiar with Edward Gorey. I'd watched a few interviews on youtube and read 'The Gashlycrumb tinies" that I adored but that's about it altough my interest was definitely piqued.
This book starts with an interview of Gorey himself, mostly about his tastes, inspirations and his creative process. The man is obviously well read and educated, so much so that it is inspiring. Later on in the book, in the work analysis part, we learn more about how he subtly referenced so many of the art he loved in his own drawings and writing. Lastly, comes pages and pages of his plates, sketches as well as finished illustrations, in colour and in black and white, commissioned and not.
The man himself seemed funny and attainable yet oddly mysterious but he for sure was an interesting character!
I am dying to discover everything about him now.
On the edition of the book itself, it is beautiful. Extra points for the very parchment looking paper that is actually surprisingly soft. The few colour reproductions look very vibrant, and overall the book is a great piece to add to any collection.
I think the die hard fans would especially enjoy it but I'm a great believer in getting to know the artist prior to really diving into his work so.. There wasn't anything that felt too foreign, I honestly think anyone could love 'The world of Edward Gorey' and hopefully as much as I did!
Before reading this book I was only somewhat familiar with Edward Gorey. I'd watched a few interviews on youtube and read 'The Gashlycrumb tinies" that I adored but that's about it altough my interest was definitely piqued.
This book starts with an interview of Gorey himself, mostly about his tastes, inspirations and his creative process. The man is obviously well read and educated, so much so that it is inspiring. Later on in the book, in the work analysis part, we learn more about how he subtly referenced so many of the art he loved in his own drawings and writing. Lastly, comes pages and pages of his plates, sketches as well as finished illustrations, in colour and in black and white, commissioned and not.
The man himself seemed funny and attainable yet oddly mysterious but he for sure was an interesting character!
I am dying to discover everything about him now.
On the edition of the book itself, it is beautiful. Extra points for the very parchment looking paper that is actually surprisingly soft. The few colour reproductions look very vibrant, and overall the book is a great piece to add to any collection.
I think the die hard fans would especially enjoy it but I'm a great believer in getting to know the artist prior to really diving into his work so.. There wasn't anything that felt too foreign, I honestly think anyone could love 'The world of Edward Gorey' and hopefully as much as I did!
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