The Gashlycrumb Tinies - Or After the Outing. Alphabet Book by Edward Gorey Condition: Used Signs of wear & tear. Cover in good condition, but all pages show signs of use. (See photos) It's an alphabet book first published in 1963 as part of "The Vinegar Works" collection. The book features rhyming dactylic couplets and distinctive black-and-white illustrations by Gorey, chronicling the deaths of twenty-six children, each representing a letter of the alphabet. Known for its macabre and darkly humorous tone, it presents a unique and unconventional take on an alphabet book. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prolific American writer and artist known for his distinctive gothic and often unsettling illustrations and stories.
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