Edward gorey john bellairs biography
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John Bellairs
American fantasy novelist (1938–1991)
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| Born | John Anthony Bellairs (1938-01-17)January 17, 1938 Marshall, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1991(1991-03-08) (aged 53) Haverhill, Massachusetts, US |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) University of Chicago (MA) |
| Period | 1966–1991 |
| Genre | Fantasy, horror, humor |
| Notable works | The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Face in the Frost |
John Anthony Bellairs (January 17, 1938 – March 8, 1991)[1] was an American author best known for his fantasy novel The Face in the Frost and many Gothicmystery novels for children featuring the characters Lewis Barnavelt, Rose Rita Pottinger, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Most of his books were illustrated by Edward Gorey.[2] At the time of his death, Bellairs' books had sold a quarter-million copies in hard cover and more than a million and a half copies in paperback.[3]
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Gorey, Edward (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. Another mystery-adventure for young readers, featuring Lewis Barnavelt & his friend Rose Rita Pottinger, collectible because it features the brilliantly macabre art (on DJ & frontispiece) of the late, great, Edward Gorey. This is another in the series featuring Johnny Dixon, with Brad Strickland carrying on the series following the untimely death of author John Bellairs. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, this hardcover is Near Fine in a Near Fine DJ, downgraded because it is an Ex-Lib copy, but with minimal stamps & markings (no card pocket)! Exceptionally clean, binding strong & straight, pages white.The DJ is flawless, having been protected in mylar, marred only by call letters to spine & paper bar code attached to rear cover. NO fading or edgewear!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don
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Edward Gorey
American writer and illustrator (1925–2000)
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Gorey setting up mannequins in Henri Bendel's window, 1978 | |
| Born | Edward St. John Gorey (1925-02-22)February 22, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 2000(2000-04-15) (aged 75) Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard University |
| Known for | Writer, illustrator, poet, costume designer |
| Notable work | The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, Mystery! |
| Movement | Literary nonsense, surrealism |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Costume Design Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis |
Edward St. John Gorey[1] (February 22, 1925 – April 15, 2000) was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer,[2] and artist, noted for his own illustrated books as well as cover art and illustration for books bygd other writers.[3] His characteristic pen-and-ink drawings often depict vaguely u