How Does 'Amphigorey Also' Compare To Gorey'S Other Collections?

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Thomas
Thomas
2025-06-16 18:02:10
Reading 'Amphigorey Also' after devouring Gorey’s other anthologies feels like discovering his private sketchbook. The earlier 'Amphigorey' volumes curated his most famous works—'The Doubtful Guest,' 'The Curious Sofa'—with polished storytelling. 'Also' strips away that structure. Pieces like 'The Universal Solvent' are barely narratives at all, just surreal images of melting reality. His linework becomes frantic, especially in 'The Iron Tonic,' where inky blots suggest landscapes crumbling under their own gloom.

What’s groundbreaking is how Gorey plays with silence. Earlier works relied on deadpan captions ('A is for Amy who fell down the stairs'), but 'The Retrieved Locket' lets the illustrations scream for themselves. A woman’s face dissolves into shadows while her hand clutches a locket—no words needed. This collection proves Gorey was evolving beyond gothic pastiche into something more abstract and personal. If 'Amphigorey' was his Beatles phase, 'Also' is his experimental solo album.

For newcomers, start with 'Amphigorey' to grasp his style, then let 'Also' warp your perception. It pairs well with 'The Haunted Tea-Cosy,' another late-career gem where his humor turns meta. The man didn’t just draw creepy stories; he built a universe where even the margins whisper jokes about mortality.
Yara
Yara
2025-06-17 00:48:18
Gorey’s collections are like different flavors of the same poisoned candy, and 'Amphigorey Also' is the one that lingers. While 'Amphigorey Too' had the quirky 'The Insect God,' 'Also' gives us 'The Green Beads,' where a woman’s life unravels because of—you guessed it—green beads. Typical Gorey, turning trivial objects into existential threats. His earlier books felt like puzzles; this one feels like the pieces are deliberately missing.

The pacing shifts too. Stories like 'The Osbick Bird' (from 'Too') wrapped up neatly, but 'The Disrespectful Summons' in 'Also' ends mid-sentence, leaving you hanging over a cliff. It’s Gorey at his most mischievous. The illustrations get wilder—compare the tidy crosshatching in 'The Gashlycrumb Tinies' to the chaotic splatters in 'The Untitled Book.' Some fans argue it’s sloppy; I call it liberated. After decades of perfecting his craft, he finally let the ink bleed where it wanted. For a similar vibe, hunt down 'The Fantod Pack'—his tarot-esque cards that revel in uncertainty.
Jason
Jason
2025-06-17 21:54:34
'Amphigorey Also' stands out for its darker whimsy compared to his earlier collections. While 'Amphigorey' and 'Amphigorey Too' focus on macabre nursery rhymes and Victorian satire, 'Also' dives deeper into existential dread. The 'Leaves' sequence is pure visual poetry—gnarled trees whispering secrets you’ll never understand. 'The Stupid Joke' feels like a slapstick routine performed at a funeral. It’s less about punchlines and more about the void behind them. What fascinates me is how Gorey’s signature crosshatching gets looser here, like his pen was shaking with suppressed laughter (or screams). If you loved 'The Gashlycrumb Tinies' but wished it was more unhinged, this is your book.
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関連質問

What Is The Darkest Story In 'Amphigorey Also'?

3 回答2025-06-15 03:23:44
The darkest story in 'Amphigorey Also' has to be 'The Gashlycrumb Tinies.' It's a twisted alphabet book where each letter stands for a child's gruesome death. Edward Gorey's macabre humor shines here—kids perish from absurdly tragic accidents, like being struck by a rake or wasting away in despair. The illustrations are deceptively simple, making the horrors even more unsettling. What gets me is how nonchalant it feels, like these deaths are just another Tuesday. It’s not gory, but the casual cruelty sticks with you. Gorey’s signature style turns something playful into a chilling reminder of life’s fragility.

Where Can I Buy 'Amphigorey Also' By Edward Gorey?

3 回答2025-06-15 01:42:02
I found 'Amphigorey Also' by Edward Gorey at several places online and offline. For physical copies, major book retailers like Barnes & Noble usually carry it, especially in their Gothic or illustrated sections. Independent bookstores specializing in macabre or niche literature often stock Gorey’s works too—I’ve spotted it at The Strand in NYC and Powell’s in Portland. Online, Amazon has both new and used copies, sometimes at a discount. If you prefer supporting smaller shops, AbeBooks and Alibris list rare editions from independent sellers worldwide. For digital readers, Kindle and Google Play Books offer e-book versions, though Gorey’s art deserves the tactile experience of paper.

Are There Any Film Adaptations Of 'Amphigorey Also' Stories?

3 回答2025-06-15 23:24:14
I've hunted for film adaptations of 'Amphigorey Also' for years, and the answer's complicated. Edward Gorey's work is so visually distinct that direct adaptations are rare—most filmmakers find his macabre ink drawings too stylized to translate. However, his influence bleeds into stop-motion projects like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (the spiral hill scene is pure Gorey) and Tim Burton's early shorts. The closest official adaptation might be segments in PBS's 'Mystery!' intro, which borrowed his gothic silhouettes. Some indie directors have attempted shorts based on 'The Gashlycrumb Tinies', but they're hard to find outside film festivals. Gorey's stories thrive in that unsettling space between animation and live-action, which might explain why Netflix or A24 hasn't tackled a full feature. For Gorey-esque vibes, seek out Jan Švankmajer's 'Alice' or the 'Coraline' movie—they capture that eerie, detailed strangeness.

Why Is 'Amphigorey Also' Considered A Classic In Macabre Literature?

3 回答2025-06-15 14:06:18
As someone who’s collected weird literature for years, 'Amphigorey Also' stands out because Edward Gorey’s artwork and stories tap into something primal. His cross-hatched illustrations feel like Victorian nightmares—elegant but unsettling. The book’s structure is genius: 15 standalone pieces that somehow connect through their morbid humor. Take 'The Gilded Bat,' where a ballerina’s rise to fame ends with her being eaten by bats. It’s not just dark; it’s absurdly funny in a way only Gorey pulls off. His work doesn’t rely on cheap scares. Instead, it lingers in your mind like a half-remembered ghost story. The way he plays with language (those rhyming couplets!) and visual pacing makes it a masterclass in macabre storytelling. If you like Tim Burton’s early films or 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' this is the OG vibe.

Is 'Amphigorey Also' A Sequel To Edward Gorey'S Previous Works?

3 回答2025-06-15 10:45:21
As someone who's collected Gorey's works for years, I can confirm 'Amphigorey Also' isn't a direct sequel in the traditional sense. It's the fourth compilation in his 'Amphigorey' series, each volume being a curated anthology of his standalone stories. What makes this one special is how it showcases Gorey's artistic evolution—the etchings are sharper, the humor darker. It includes gems like 'The Loathsome Couple', which feels more psychologically complex than his earlier macabre whimsy. While the tone connects to his previous books, each story operates independently. Think of it as another exhibit in Gorey's bizarre museum rather than a continuation.
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