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Name: Amphigorey Too (Amphigorey #2)
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Edward Gorey

📘 Amphigorey Too (Amphigorey #2) by Edward Gorey

Amphigorey Too, the second volume in Edward Gorey’s celebrated series, presents twenty original, single‑page illustrations. Each page marries sharp caricature with black comedy, underscoring Gorey’s mastery of pen‑and‑ink and his penchant for orchestrating uncanny, whimsical worlds that delight both long‑time admirers and new viewers. The book carries the same dry, pictorial wit that characterizes the American humor tradition, and showcases Gorey’s talent for turning everyday scenarios into bizarre, evocative narratives.

First publish date: 1975

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Absurdist Fiction

Authors: Edward Gorey

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