Amphigorey

An illustrated collection of 15 macabre short stories. <p/> In this gorgeously detailed volume American artist and author Edward Gorey accents amphigory (nonsense verse or composition) with his signature cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. A mix of poetry and prose light-hearted and decidedly more morbid storytelling the book is sure to satisfy both fans of art and lovers of short stories alike. <p/> Stories included: <br> The Unstrung Harp<br> The Listing Attic<br> The Doubtful Guest<br> The Object Lesson<br> The Bug Book<br> The Fatal Lozenge<br> The Hapless Child<br> The Curious Sofa<br> The Willowdale Handcar<br> The Gashlycrumb Tinies<br> The Insect God<br> The West Wing<br> The Wuggly Ump<br> The Sinking Spell<br> The Remembered Visit