The Edward Gorey Calendar for 1980.
NY: Workman Publishing, 1979. Spiral-bound calendar featuring illustrations by Gorey. First edition. As new in publisher's printed envelope. More about The Edward Gorey Calendar for 1980
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F.M.R.A.
NY: Andrew Alpern, 1980. First edition. 31 illustrated small broadsides of various sizes (with a colophon sheet, and contents page), printed on different colored papers and enclosed in a clamshell box. One of 400 numbered copies signed by the author (of a total edition of 426). Fine in very slightly soiled publisher's clamshell box. More about F.M.R.A
Gorey Cats Paper Dolls.
SF: Troubador, [1982]. Pamphlet. First edition. Cut-out paper dolls that you can dress in various outfits and stage against a selection of backdrops. Very good plus. More about Gorey Cats Paper Dolls
Gorey World: Paintings, Drawings & Mysterious Objects.
SF: Cartoon Art Museum, 1996. Pamphlet. First edition of this exhibition catalog. One of 150 numbered copies signed by Gorey. Small sticker shadow to back cover, else fine. More about Gorey World: Paintings, Drawings & Mysterious Objects
Gorey World: Paintings, Drawings & Mysterious Objects.
SF: Cartoon Art Museum, 1996. Pamphlet. First edition of this exhibition catalog. Fine. More about Gorey World: Paintings, Drawings & Mysterious Objects
The Haunted Tea-Cosy.
NY: Harcourt Brace, [1997]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Gorey (of a total edition of 526). The original prospectus is laid in. Very fine in publisher's slipcase (dust jacket price-clipped as issued). More about The Haunted Tea-Cosy
Les Urnes Utiles.
Cambridge: Halty-Ferguson, 1980. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 400 numbered copies signed by Gorey (of a total edition of 426). Slight touch of toning to corners of covers, else very fine. More about Les Urnes Utiles
Lucky Little People.
np: Scholastic Book Club, 1973. Square 8vo. First edition. Punch-out, color figures, designed by Gorey, depicting "Rumpelstiltskin and friends." The figures are on a large folding card, with a single sheet of instructions wrapped around. Though known to be Gorey's work, his name does not appear anywhere. Fine, with none... More about Lucky Little People
Lucky Little People.
n.p.: Scholastic Book Club, 1973. Square 8vo. First edition. Punch-out, color figures, by Gorey depicting "Rumpelstiltskin and friends." The figures are on a large folding card, with a single sheet of instructions wrapped around. Though known to be Gorey's work, his name does not appear anywhere. This copy is signed... More about Lucky Little People
The Pious Infant/ The Inanimate Tragedy/The Evil Garden: Three Books from the Fantod Press.
np: Fantod, 1966. Pamphlets. First editions. Limited to 500 copies. Fine in somewhat worn publisher's envelope with minor dampmarking to one end. More about The Pious Infant/ The Inanimate Tragedy/The Evil Garden: Three Books from the Fantod Press
The Pointless Book: Or, Nature & Art.
n.p.: Fantod Press, 1993. Softbound. First trade edition. A miniature book measuring 2.75" x 2.25." As new in the original glassine envelope. More about The Pointless Book: Or, Nature & Art
Program for Dracula.
NY: Johnray Publishing, 1977. 4to. Pamphlet. First edition. Program for the Broadway production of Dracula starring Frank Langella. Cover by Edward Gorey with more drawings inside. Fine. More about Program for Dracula
The Prune People.
NY: Albondocani Press, 1983. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 26 lettered copies signed by Gorey (of a total edition of 426). Signed prospectus (featuring the cover illustration) laid in. As new. More about The Prune People
The Raging Tide: or, The Black Doll's Imbroglio.
NY: Beaufort Books/Peter Weed, [1987]. Oblong 16mo. Hardbound in dust jacket. First trade edition. Signed by Gorey. Minor toning to front gutters, else fine in price-clipped dust jacket. More about The Raging Tide: or, The Black Doll's Imbroglio
The Unknown Vegetable.
n.p.: Fantod Press, 1995. Pamphlet. First edition. One of 500 numbered copies signed by Gorey. Barely perceptible touch of toning to top of spine, else very fine. More about The Unknown Vegetable
The Adventurous Decade: Comic Strips in the Thirties.
NY: Arlington House, [1975]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Review copy with slip. Fine in dust jacket with a small nick. More about The Adventurous Decade: Comic Strips in the Thirties
Eros in Pompeii: The Secret Rooms of the National Museum of Naples.
NY: William Morrow, 1975. 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Profusely illustrated with color photos. Fine in price-clipped dust jacket. More about Eros in Pompeii: The Secret Rooms of the National Museum of Naples
Jay DeFeo and The Rose.
Berkeley: University of California Press, [2003]. 8vo. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Foreword by Marla Prather. Profusely illustrated. As new. More about Jay DeFeo and The Rose
Visions of Wright.
Boston: Bullfinch, [1997]. Oblong 8vo. Hardbound in dust jacket. Second printing. Introduction by Terence Riley. Photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings with excerpts from his writings. As new. More about Visions of Wright
Transfigurations.
Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions, [2001]. Large 4to. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Inscribed by Grey with a small drawing of a pyramid-with-third-eye: "To Judy, With love and light. Alex Grey." Grey has elevated metaphysical, psychedelic art to a higher level of achievement. Essays by Albert Hofmann and others. About fine. More about Transfigurations
Handbill by Rick Griffin announcing "A Sing Out for Sight.''
n.p.:n.p.,n.d. "An Historic Hootenanny" held at Carnegie Hall to benefit the SEVA Foundation, ca. 1970's. Odetta, Tom Paxton, John Sebastian, Ram Dass, Bob Gibson and others were scheduled to play, with Wavy Gravy acting as MC. Features an illustration of eyeballs playing musical instruments. Fine. More about Handbill by Rick Griffin announcing "A Sing Out for Sight.''
Maui Time, July 19, 1999.
n.p.:n.p., [1999]. A local newspaper from Maui featuring a full-cover color illustration by Rick Griffin of an eyeball riding a surfboard. Very fine. More about Maui Time, July 19, 1999
''The Oracle.''
Berkeley: Berkeley Bonaparte, 1967. Poster featuring a b&w illustration of a holy man with arms outstretched and rays emanating from him. The same illustration was featured on the cover of Oracle, No. 6. This is the second printing of this poster that was originally issued by Co-op Oracle Posters earlier... More about ''The Oracle.''
The Funny Place.
[NY]: Adventures in Poetry, [1973]. 4to. Mimeographed sheets stapled at the edge. First edition. Cover by Red Grooms. One of 26 lettered copies signed by Grooms and Snow. Fine. More about The Funny Place
Love Above All, and Other Drawings.
NY: Dover, [1971]. 4to. Softbound. First edition. Profusely illustrated throughout. Lamination starting to peel at corners, else fine and bright. More about Love Above All, and Other Drawings