AS EDWARD IMAGINED
By Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Marc Majewski
Alfred A. Knopf, 2024
ISBN: 9781984893802
48 pages, 8.5 x 0.55 x 11 inches
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.
CANADA (La Pastèque, 2025)
“In a world bound by rules and conventions, what’s it like to be someone “content to do his own thing, in his own way, in his own time”? Burgess (Sylvester’s Letter) and Majewski (The Art of Rewilding) provide an answer in this splendid biography of creator Edward Gorey (1925–2000). Prolific and one-of-a-kind, Gorey stands out from these pages as profoundly fulfilled—a figure of unwavering authenticity and creativity.”
— ★ Publishers Weekly
“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
