The Gashlycrumb Tinies: Collector's Edition

I cannot believe that Edward Gorey's estate allowed this horrid representation of what is probably his most famous and beloved work to be produced. The quality of the illustrations (and all Gorey fans know that the pictures speak a million words) is unbelievably bad: Gorey's painstakingly executed and richly detailed drawings are smudged almost beyond comprehension.I bought this as a gift for a friend who is new to Gorey.My own collection boasts many signed first editions of Gorey's books, postcards (I own one of the 250 sets of "Neglected Murderesses" ever produced, signed and numbered), and other odd projects (a paper doll book featuring a bear!) , so I know what Gorey intended for us to see. You will not see his work accurately reproduced in this edition.I strongly suggest that you go to a used book site (i.e. Abe Books) and look for an older edition of this book which was first published in 1963. Even the reproduction in the first volume of his collected works - "Amphigorey" - is far better.

There isn't a lot to be said about this little book, except that it's charming, touching and beautifully illustrated. Very, very sweet.

The Gashleycrumb Tinies is still the best for cheering the cockles of the heart, especially one that delights in macabre humour.

This is one of my favourite books! It’s much tinier than anticipated but such gory fun. It takes pride of place on my mantelpiece and provides a really interesting talking point. Good coffee table book

Amazing little book. The drawings are incredibly creepy and sweet all at the same time. And the rhymes are hilarious.

Excellent product and good timing!

The book was in excellent condition and opened the door to the 100 books available by the illustrator Edward Gorey and the review page for the illustrator indicated which books would be best suited to buy in order to get most of his work.

Darkly brilliant.