The definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey's theaterwork from the iconic and Tony Award-winning Broadwayproduction of Dracula to the wildly creative productions to whichhe devoted the last decade of his life.Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prodigious and original artistwho published more than one hundred beloved works, includingThe Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, and Amphigorey,and illustrations that appeared regularly in such publications asThe New Yorker and The New York Times and books by authorsranging from Charles Dickens and T.S. Eliot to John Updike andVirginia Woolf, among many others. His animated credits for thePBS Mystery! series introduced him to millions of televisionviewers. In addition to his intricate pen-and-ink drawings anddarkly humorous storybooks, Gorey also nurtured a lifelongpassion for the performing arts. This volume is the first toshowcase his extensive theatrical work, including his transitionfrom designing major productions to crafting original communitytheater pieces on Cape Cod.Written by his friend and collaborator Carol Verburg, this deluxehardcover edition is filled with annotated scripts, behind-thescenes anecdotes, and over 200 images, including archival photosand previously unpublished artw