Ortenzia Caviglia is an undiscovered opera understudy whose lucky break results from the mysterious murder of the reigning diva. Upon hearing her sing, Jasper Ankle becomes her deepest admirer, undaunted by perilous weather and abject poverty in his quest to hear her sing. As Ortenzia's star rises, Jasper sinks further into despair, until performer and fan collide in true Edward Gorey fashion. Exquisitely illustrated with Gorey's signature pen-and-ink crosshatching, The Blue Aspic is a heart-wrenching and oddly hilarious ...
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Ortenzia Caviglia is an undiscovered opera understudy whose lucky break results from the mysterious murder of the reigning diva. Upon hearing her sing, Jasper Ankle becomes her deepest admirer, undaunted by perilous weather and abject poverty in his quest to hear her sing. As Ortenzia's star rises, Jasper sinks further into despair, until performer and fan collide in true Edward Gorey fashion. Exquisitely illustrated with Gorey's signature pen-and-ink crosshatching, The Blue Aspic is a heart-wrenching and oddly hilarious tale of unrequited love and the dangers of celebrity.
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Add this copy of Blue Aspic to cart. $14.98, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Dutton Books.
Add this copy of Blue Aspic to cart. $19.99, good condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Dutton Books.
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Good. 1968, second printing. Text block firm and clean, binding unblemished, boards straight, without highlights or underlining. MIld rubbing/shelf wear to corners. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.
Add this copy of The Blue Aspic to cart. $21.66, very good condition, Sold by Daedalus Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dutton Adult.
Add this copy of The Blue Aspic to cart. $32.50, very good condition, Sold by Kulturas books west rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Hawthorn Books.
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Illustrated by Edward Gorey. Very Good+ 0801507383. Pictorial hardcover, no dust jacket. Second edition. Illustrated boards, clean and sharp, with mild shelf wear to edges. Book is firm in binding, b&w plates throughout, crisp interior. A tight, clean copy. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 16mo 6"-7" tall; Unpaginated pages.
Add this copy of Blue Aspic to cart. $56.81, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dutton Adult.
Add this copy of Blue Aspic to cart. $67.87, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Dutton Adult.
Add this copy of Blue Aspic to cart. $114.83, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Dutton Adult.
