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The Willowdale Handcar: or the Return of the Black Doll
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Product Description
In this enigmatic, surreal, wonderfully entertaining tale, three mysterious figures set out from Willowdale, traveling by handcar. On the way to nowhere in particular they pass a number of odd characters and observe a series of baffling phenomena, from a house burning down in a field to a palatial mansion perched precariously on a bluff.
At once deeply vexing and utterly hilarious, darkly mysterious and amusingly absurd, The Willowdale Handcar is vintage Edward Gorey.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #246865 in Books
- Published on: 2003-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 64 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780151010356
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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"Dark masterpieces of surreal morality . . . beautifully depicted."-Vanity Fair
"A master of a genre of graphic storytelling [and] a brilliant draftsman."-The New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was one of the most highly regarded artists and writers of our time. His extraordinary and disconcerting books are avidly sought and treasured around the world.
Customer Reviews
A tale for the Age of Uncertainty.
If you have given up on trying to find meanings, or causes and effects, a Gorey book will be just right for you, and this is pne of his best.
Edward Gorey at His Best
The Willowdale Handcar is hilarious. The main characters inexplicably ride a handcar past all kinds of shocking and tragic scenes, about which they barely even comment. An underlying mystery develops but remains only vaguely resolved. Edward Gorey's characters are colorful and entertainingly odd.
Deliciously Absurd
Those who know Edward Gorey know his humour is not for everyone. That said, for those who appreciate this shade of humour (often also fans of the likes of Tim Burton and Charles Addams), this will be a treat. I'll admit that I laughed myself silly with The Willowdale Handcart.
