{"title":"Erin Monroe","description":"\u003cp\u003eErin Monroe’s works invite readers into richly imaginative explorations of art and culture, blending insightful commentary with a keen eye for detail. Titles like \u003cem\u003eGorey’s Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e showcase a deep appreciation for visual artistry and creative expression, offering fresh perspectives on established cultural figures and movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, Monroe’s books balance thoughtful analysis with engaging storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring. Each volume serves as a celebration of creativity, perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the artistic world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goreys-worlds-by-erin-monroe-9780691177045","title":"Gorey's Worlds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of the artistic and cultural influences that shaped writer and illustrator Edward Gorey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrator, designer, and writer Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is beloved for his droll, surreal, and slightly sinister drawings. While he is perhaps best known for his fanciful, macabre books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Doubtful Guest\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Gashlycrumb Tinies\u003c\/em\u003e, his instantly recognisable imagery can be seen everywhere from the \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e to the opening title sequence of the television series \u003cem\u003eMystery!\u003c\/em\u003e on PBS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGorey's Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the numerous and surprising cultural and artistic sources that influenced Gorey's unique visual language. Gorey was an inveterate collector—he called it \"accumulating.\" A variety of objects shaped his artistic mindset, from works of popular culture to the more than twenty-six thousand books he owned and the art pieces in his vast collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection, which Gorey left to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art upon his death, is diverse in style, subject, and media, and includes prints by Eugene Delacroix, Charles Meryon, Edvard Munch, and Odilon Redon; photographs by Eugene Atget; and drawings by Balthus, Pierre Bonnard, Charles Burchfield, Bill Traylor, and Edouard Vuillard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs this book shows, these artistic pieces present a visual riddle, as the connections between them—to each other and to Gorey's works—are significant and enigmatic. The essays in \u003cem\u003eGorey's Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e also examine the artist's consuming passions for animals and ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a sumptuous selection of Gorey's creations alongside his fascinating and diverse collections, \u003cem\u003eGorey's Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the private world that inspired one of the most idiosyncratic artists of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition Schedule: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, February 10 - May 6, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470754791660,"sku":"9780691177045","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691177045-gorey-s-worlds.jpg?v=1775225527"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/erin-monroe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}