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.