{"product_id":"as-edward-imagined-a-story-of-edward-gorey-in-three-acts-9781984893802","title":"As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Burgess\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, educator, and the author of many picture books including \u003ci\u003eWords With Wings and Magic Things\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAs Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBird Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and The Moon.\u003c\/i\u003e His books have garnered starred reviews, a Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction and spots on best-of lists from the New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e and Amazon. A associate professor of literature and creative writing at Brooklyn College, Matthew has been a poet-in-residence in New York City public schools and currently serves as senior editor of \u003ci\u003eTeachers \u0026amp; Writers Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Majewski\u003c\/b\u003e is a French author-illustrator based in Berlin. After obtaining a degree in literature and arts, he studied illustration and painting for two years. His picture books include, \u003ci\u003eDoes Earth Feel?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eButterfly Child.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874818396434,"sku":"9781984893802","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eb0ce106-8083-472f-8df9-7a021555abbc.jpg?v=1738007570","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/as-edward-imagined-a-story-of-edward-gorey-in-three-acts-9781984893802","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}