Books like Amphigorey Again by Edward Gorey

*Amphigorey Again* brings together Edward Gorey’s most peculiar and humorous creations, combining newly discovered material with two unpublished sketches. The inclusion of "The Izzard Book," a playful exploration of the letter Z, and "La Malle Saignante," a bilingual homage to early French silent serial films, showcases Gorey’s diverse interests and enduring visual style. Illustrated with rough sketches and unfinished panels, the volume offers a glimpse into the artist’s creative process, revealing how he crafted his distinct blend of macabre charm and dry humor. Readers discover a variety of characters—from acrobatic Figbash to tragic topiaries—highlighting Gorey’s unique talent to delight, amuse, and confound. This edition celebrates Gorey’s contribution to American wit and humor, inviting fans and new readers alike to explore his vivid pictorial world and the imaginative worlds he created through cartooning and comic strips.

First publish date: October 31, 2006