The Wuggly Ump [Hardcover]

Edward Gorey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1986

Describes the activities of the peculiar creature known as the Wuggly Ump, who "eats umbrellas, gunny sacks, brass doorknobs, mud, and carpet tacks."

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

In addition to writing and illustrating more than one hundred books, the renowned artist Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was also a playwright, an award-winning set and costume designer, and the creator of the animated introduction to the PBS series Mystery! --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Model Pub (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915361566
• ISBN-13: 978-0915361564
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,608,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey's Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up Ump, Wuggly Ump, August 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wuggly Ump (Hardcover)

This is another lovely Gorey book. A nice add. to your collection. It's short and funny, mildly twisted (that's Gorey for ya) but still okay for kids.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wuggly Ump, February 22, 2008

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glennross "glennross" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wuggly Ump (Hardcover)

One of my favorite Edward Gorey books. It may make you wonder what is hiding in the darkest corner of your room or hallway. Not recommended for small children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!!!, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wuggly Ump (Hardcover)

I read this book as a child and was fascinated with it. I can even recall certain lines tho the book itself was lost in one of many moves. It appeals to certain childhood fears and fantasies and will stay with you for a lifetime. I recommend it to everyone adults included. The drawings are simple and complement the story perfectly. I just love this book.