Amphigorey Also
Worth buying if: You enjoy Gorey’s gothic ink illustrations.
Skip it if: You prefer long-form narratives or conventional plots.
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Summary
Amphigorey Also gathers Edward Gorey’s characteristic short illustrated pieces and vignettes—playful, dark, and meticulously lettered—presented in Harcourt’s 1993 edition as a companion to his earlier Amphigorey volumes.
Why this book now
This Harcourt 1993 edition offers readers a concentrated taste of Gorey’s singular blend of comedy and creepiness for anyone revisiting his œuvre.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Gorey’s gothic ink illustrations.
- You appreciate short illustrated vignettes and dark humor.
- You prefer long-form narratives or conventional plots.
- You dislike morbid whimsy or ornate pen-and-ink art.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780156056724
Worth buying if: You enjoy Gorey’s gothic ink illustrations.
Skip it if: You prefer long-form narratives or conventional plots.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
Reader guide
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Compact and fragmentary by design—best savored in short sittings or dipped into for single-page rewards rather than read straight through.
What stands out here
This 1993 Harcourt listing emphasizes Gorey’s collected vignettes as a companion volume within the Amphigorey series rather than a standalone novel.
Best way to approach it
Approach it as a gallery of short illustrated pieces: linger over drawings, reread captions, and let the mood shift between entries.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780156056724
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