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$14.99A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the “incredibly sophisticated . . . stylish and inventive” Edward Gorey (New York Observer). Now available in a special gift edition.
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A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the “incredibly sophisticated . . . stylish and inventive” Edward Gorey (New York Observer). Now available in a special gift edition.

This collection displays in glorious abundance the offbeat characters and droll humor of Edward Gorey. Figbash is acrobatic, topiaries are tragic, hippopotami are admonitory, and galoshes are remorseful in this celebration of a unique talent that never fails to delight, amuse, and confound. Amphigorey Again contains previously uncollected work and two unpublished stories–“The Izzard Book,”…

A math professor at a Sydney university discovers his highest achieving pupil has mathematically proved he’s a gigantic loser. Now with only a fortnight before it will be made public at a school award ceremony, he attempts to win the affections of his students, peers and a seemingly unmerciful opposite sex. In the vein of…

From bestselling author Max Brooks, the riveting story of the highly decorated, barrier-breaking, historic black regiment–the Harlem Hellfighters In 1919, the 369th infantry regiment marched home triumphantly from World War I. They had spent more time in combat than any other American unit, never losing a foot of ground to the enemy, or a man…

A beautifully illustrated book of imaginary fables about Earth’s early — and lost — history. Before our history began, another — now forgotten — civilization thrived. The people who roamed Early Earth were much like us: curious, emotional, funny, ambitious, and vulnerable. In this series of illustrated and linked tales, Isabel Greenberg chronicles the explorations…

Fresh off the excitement of her camping trip, Yotsuba initiates a very productive session of sandbox play in which she instructs Fuuka how to properly run a bakery. But even more exciting is a visit from Grandma! Yotsuba learns how to value and enjoy cleaning, how not to be rude when hoping for souvenirs, and…

Oops! Your shoe! Your shoe! Your shoe came untied! But don’t worry! Tora taught Yotsuba how to tie a bow like a butterfly! Now Yotsuba can tie Juralumin’s ribbon aaaall by herself. Huh? Why are Yotsuba’s hands blue? Well, see, there was this reeeally pretty blue paint…and Yotsuba thought Daddy would want his stuff to…

A superb new graphic memoir in which an inspired artist/storyteller reveals the road that brought his family to where they are today: Vietnamerica GB Tran is a young Vietnamese American artist who grew up distant from (and largely indifferent to) his family’s history. Born and raised in South Carolina as a son of immigrants, he…

A beautiful graphic adaptation of George Orwell’s timeless and timely allegorical novel. “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In 1945, George Orwell, called “the conscience of his generation,” created an enduring, devastating story of new tyranny replacing old, and power corrupting even the noblest of causes. Today it is…

One of the most influential books of the twentieth century gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984. War is Peace * Freedom is Slavery * Ignorance is Strength In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the…

A beautiful graphic novel adaptation of George Orwell’s timeless and timely allegorical novel. “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In 1945, George Orwell, called “the conscience of his generation,” created an enduring, devastating story of new tyranny replacing old, and power corrupting even the noblest of causes. Today it…

This book, first published in 1984, is a detailed biography of Solzhenitsyn. It covers every period of his life, showing how Solzhenitsyn’s development paralleled and mirrored the development of Soviet society. At the same time, this book relates Solzhenitsyn’s life to his works.

This book, first published in 1984, is a detailed biography of Solzhenitsyn. It covers every period of his life, showing how Solzhenitsyn’s development paralleled and mirrored the development of Soviet society. At the same time, this book relates Solzhenitsyn’s life to his works.

This book, first published in 1944, is a comprehensive survey of post-revolutionary Russian literature up to the early 1940s. A huge range of writers are examined, and as a wide-ranging analysis of Soviet literature, this book has rarely been bettered.

This book, first published in 1944, is a comprehensive survey of post-revolutionary Russian literature up to the early 1940s. A huge range of writers are examined, and as a wide-ranging analysis of Soviet literature, this book has rarely been bettered.

This book, first published in 1950, is a balanced examination of Chekhov’s life and work, a critical analysis of his stories and plays set against the background of his life the Russia of the day. Using Chekhov’s works, biographical details, and his letters, this book is a comprehensive critical study of the writer and the…