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The Blue Aspic Hardcover – January 1, 2009

by Edward Gorey (Author)
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Ortenzia Caviglia is an undiscovered opera understudy whose lucky break results from the mysterious murder of the reigning diva. Upon hearing her sing, Jasper Ankle becomes her deepest admirer, undaunted by perilous weather and abject poverty in his quest to hear her sing. As Ortenzia's star rises, Jasper sinks further into despair, until performer and fan collide in true Edward Gorey fashion. Exquisitely illustrated with Gorey's signature pen-and-ink crosshatching, The Blue Aspic is a heart-wrenching and oddly hilarious tale of unrequited love and the dangers of celebrity.

Treasured by adoring fans since its original release in 1968, The Blue Aspic remains an iconic masterpiece from the one and only great Mr. Gorey.

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  1. Print length
    64 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pomegranate
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.5 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0764950622
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0764950629
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Creator of over one hundred works, Edward Gorey (1925--2000) was also a playwright, an award-winning set and costume designer, and the creator of the animated introduction to the PBS series Mystery!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pomegranate (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764950622
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764950629
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.5 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Edward Gorey

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Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey's Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edward Gorey
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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This book is a great addition to my collection of Gorey's books. It's quirky and non sensical. I couldn't help but grin as I read the book.
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Dylan Huggart
5.0 out of 5 stars Morbidly Fabulous
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014
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A fascinating book, I have already read two other books by Edward Gorey, and this one certainly did not disappoint me in the slightest.
It's a dark, gothic, eccentric, and bizarrely charming work, and an extremely wonderful combination of writing and illustration. If Edward Gorey's books are even half this good, than I have some amazing experiences in reading ahead of me.
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Deirdre Seery
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Gorey - Great Gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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I love this Edward Gorey book, the artwork is beautiful and as always the story is just the right amount of odd. I grew up loving these books, I gift these to my best friend's daughter and she loves them as well.
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scotluv
5.0 out of 5 stars This is macabre in a good way
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011
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And that is saying something when you are talking about subjects like murder and stalking. When I was a child, Mystery Theater was on regularly and I always loved the intros. Never knew who did them until becoming an adult and the Internet provided me with the answer. Since I have purchased several Gorey books and this is one of his best.
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Dayna A. Safranek
5.0 out of 5 stars Love for Gorey
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013
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I own a lot of Gorey's books and this is one of my favorites. It's beautifully illustrated and is a great price. I have been a fan of his for many years and this is one of his finer works. If you are a Gorey fan this is a must have!
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Joyce Levy
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2010
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I first saw Edward Gorey Artwork when I was 2 years old, and began collecting his books and artwork by the time I was 18. The drawings in the Blue Aspic are classic gorgeous Gorey at his most fabulous, each page dripping with amazing black and white patterns in exciting fabrics, wallpapers, sets, etc. His women are exotic beauties, his men in fur coats and mysterious. The humor is mordant. Dont miss this volume.
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E.J.F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it !!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2017
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I'm a big fan of Edward Gorey stories and his illustrations. This is a great addition to my collection. I would recommend any of his work.
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Susan Dunbar
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gorey Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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Another Edward Gorey beautifully illustrated book, a present for my son who loves the pen and ink drawings as well as the surrealistic story.
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Susan Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fake review!!! I didn’t write this!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2013
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No happy ending here, a painful and macabre tale accompanied by hauntingly beautiful drawings and gothic text. This is a short story but due to the intricate and engaging illustrations you can spend ages just looking through it. I have lots of Edward Gorey books and other merchandise and am pleased to have this in my collection.
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D. Sterling
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2014
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A great success!! Gift for a collector of Edward Gorey.
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