Satire, dark humour and entertainment packed in an award-winning collection!

In 1963, American artist Edward Gorey published The Gashlycrumb Tinies, a book of drawings and rhymes, a most iconic alphabet book that was dark, macabre, creepy and playful. “A is for Amy who fell down the stairs,” The Gashlycrumb Tinies begins. “B is for Basil assaulted by bears. C is for Clara who wasted away. D is for Desmond thrown out of a sleigh…” And so it went on.

Now Matthew C. Woodruff has written a beautiful set of short stories to go with the alphabet, and they’re just as humorous and entertaining. An original take on human behaviour, it will please children and adults alike!

26 Absurdities of Tragic Proportions: Unusual and Enjoyable Tales by Matthew C. Woodruff

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US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DV16VHR
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DV16VHR

2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner!

An utterly fascinating and wryly composed collection of companion stories to Edward Gorey’s alphabetical illustrations in The Gashlycrumb Tinies. These darkly humorous tales capture the essence of wit and satire with one incredible tale for each child depicted in Gorey’s most famous illustrations, from Amy’s stumble down the stairs to Zillah’s death by gin. These tales are all about human behavior, characteristics, chance and choice, and life and death. From Mystery to SciFi, from Drama to Fairy Tale and from Adventure to Gothic, this book has something for everyone.

2021 Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Award Winner.

Perfect for any Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, John Bellairs or Tim Burton fans.