The Glorious Nosebleed

An unsung hero of the grammatical world, the adverb has long awaited its day in the sun. It is still waiting. However, Edward Gorey’s The Glorious Nosebleed has given it a turn in the cold, sinister light of the moon. Twenty-six distinctive adverbs, arrayed in alphabetical order, are showcased to tremendous effect alongside Gorey’s signature crosshatched illustrations. This is a quintessential piece of the Gorey canon and not to be missed for any fanatics of the humble qualifier.

Pomegranate, 2022. Hardcover.