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Instant Lives

Edward Gorey

197484 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1974
first published
  • 1974Saturday Review Press; [distributed by] E. P. Dutton · 84 pages · ENGISBN 9780841502864
  • 1976Avon Books · 127 pages · ENGISBN 9780380008124

A classic artistic parody from two of the world's most satiric minds. Moss uncovers remarkable historical anecdotes, which are accompanied by Gorey's absurdly deadpan drawings. Although the insightful scenarios involving Emily Dickinson, Mozart, Henrik Ibsen, and El Greco are all the product of Moss's fertile imagination, his uncanny emulation of style makes us believe they (just possibly) might be true. 25 illustrations.

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