Dwindling Party (A Pop-up book from Random House)

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Summary: The Dwindling Party
Review: A fantastically haunting visit to a world created by Edward Gorey. It seems oddly familiar and reminiscent of Edwardian times, yet in the background always lurks sinister shadows and creatures. This is my favourite book and has been since I picked it out age 2 from a jumble sale. The pop-up art is inspired and the gazebo on the final page is not to be missed. The book is superb, if not slightly disturbing in places. The words are wonderfully humorous and crafted in such a way to contrast the horrific implications of the drawings. Suitable for children, if they want to see it that is.

Rating:
Summary: The Dwindling Party
Review: A fantastically haunting visit to a world created by Edward Gorey. It seems oddly familiar and reminiscent of Edwardian times, yet in the background always lurks sinister shadows and creatures. This is my favourite book and has been since I picked it out age 2 from a jumble sale. The pop-up art is inspired and the gazebo on the final page is not to be missed. The book is superb, if not slightly disturbing in places. The words are wonderfully humorous and crafted in such a way to contrast the horrific implications of the drawings. Suitable for children, if they want to see it that is.

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Summary: One by one, the "Party" meets its fate, will anyone survive?
Review: Another eerie visit into the world of Edward Gorey,This pop-up book is not childs play. Visit a haunting mansion and watch your fellow visitors disappear one...by...one... A wonderful addition to any Gorey collection. Delightfully Dreadful!

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Summary: A Visit to an English Mansion
Review: I love this book. As we enter the gates of Hickyacket Hall we know something is odd. But then as your family members get carried off by colourful monsters one by one you realize that this isn't your average mid-fall family outing. Infact it's a horrible disaster part Agatha Christie and part Jane Austen. Wonderful.