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Uneasy Elixirs

Emma — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Edward Gorey’s humorously macabre art has delighted readers for more than fifty years. From The Epiplectic Bicycle to The Gashlycrumb Tinies, Gorey’s work has gone on to inspire the likes of Tim Burton, Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket), Jim Henson, and more.In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Edward Gorey’s birth, and created in conjunction with his estate, Uneasy Elixirs presents a delectable collection of fifty Goreyesque potions, libations, nightcaps, and aperitifs. For the first time ever, fans will be able to enjoy cocktails inspired by Gorey’s characters and settings, such as The Thumbfumble (inspired by The Curious Sofa), Miss Quartermourning’s Grief (inspired by The Other Statue), The B is for Basil Julep (inspired by The Gashlycrumb Tinies?yes, Gorey’s ghastly children get their tipples, too), and The Q.R.V. No. 222, as well as one of Gorey’s personal favorite concoctions. Illustrated with original art from the Gorey archives and with glorious photography of these curious cocktails, Uneasy Elixirs is the perfect gift for every tremulous tosspot and disquieted dipsomaniac who loves a slightly wicked spirit.ORIGINAL RECIPES: Featuring original drinks inspired by Edward Gorey’s deliciously macabre illustrations, this book captures the wit and whimsy of Amphigorey, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, Elegant Enigmas, and more.FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION: Created in collaboration with the Edward Gorey estate, this is first and only cocktail book based on Gorey’s stories and art.GOREY ILLUSTRATIONS: Rare and unusual Gorey art, as well as Gorey favorites, illustrate this unique collection.

Dinosaurs

Emma — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A travel back in time to a world millions of years before humans to become a dinosaur spotter. This spotter’s guide gives you the essential information on what to look out for among the ancient continents. It ontains more than 160 different dinosaurs to spot, including the latest discoveries. An A-Z fact file makes this book very easy to use. There are top tips to keep you safe, hundreds of facts and figures, and a pronunciation guide for each dinosaur.

Mental Floss

Emma — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This literary survey from Mental Floss, the pioneering online magazine known as an “encyclopedia of everything,” boasts over 3.1 million unique monthly visitors and a social footprint of over 4 million, will please literature lovers everywhere.From Americanah to War and Peace, from Jane Austen to Jhumpa Lahiri, the book details surprising facts about the world’s most famous authors and their literary works. Readers will learn about George Orwell’s near-death experience during the writing of 1984. They’ll discover the famous authors who despised Pride and Prejudice, and read about the influence of psychedelics on Dune. The Curious Reader also contains the most-loved book-related articles, collected and curated by Mental Floss editors, from the last 20 years, like “4 Famous Novels Penned in Under a Month,” “Famous Authors’ Unfinished Manuscripts,” “Native American Writers to Read” and “Literary Characters Based on Real People.” A literary miscellany certain to inspire book lovers, aspiring writers, students & teachers alike to discover a diverse selection of curated literary works – leading to an expansion of their book library!