Edward Gorey Picture Books in Order

This page lists the complete Edward Gorey Picture reading order by John Updike, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 17 books / 1957-2012

Edward Gorey Picture Reading Order

01 The Doubtful Guest(By: Edward Gorey) 1957 Buy

02 The Object-Lesson(By: Edward Gorey) 1958 Buy

03 The Fatal Lozenge(By: Edward Gorey) 1961 Buy

04 The Sinking Spell(By: Edward Gorey) 1964 Buy

05 The Remembered Visit(By: Edward Gorey) 1965 Buy

06 The Utter Zoo(By: Edward Gorey) 1967 Buy

07 The Blue Aspic(By: Edward Gorey) 1968 Buy

08 The Other Statue(By: Edward Gorey) 1968 Buy

09 The Osbick Bird(By: Edward Gorey) 1970 Buy

10 The Sopping Thursday(By: Edward Gorey) 1971 Buy

11 The Eleventh Episode(By: Edward Gorey) 1971 Buy

12 The Lost Lions(By: Edward Gorey) 1973 Buy

13 The Glorious Nosebleed(By: Edward Gorey) 1974 Buy

14 The Twelve Terrors of Christmas 1994 Buy

15 The Beastly Baby(By: Edward Gorey) 1995 Buy

16 Thoughtful Alphabets(By: Edward Gorey) 2012 Buy

17 A Halloween Treat(By: Edward Gorey) 2012 Buy

Edward Gorey Picture Books by Publication Order

1957 The Doubtful Guest(By: Edward Gorey) #1

1958 The Object-Lesson(By: Edward Gorey) #2

1961 The Fatal Lozenge(By: Edward Gorey) #3

1964 The Sinking Spell(By: Edward Gorey) #4

1965 The Remembered Visit(By: Edward Gorey) #5

1967 The Utter Zoo(By: Edward Gorey) #6

1968 The Blue Aspic(By: Edward Gorey) #7

1968 The Other Statue(By: Edward Gorey) #8

1970 The Osbick Bird(By: Edward Gorey) #9

1971 The Sopping Thursday(By: Edward Gorey) #10

1971 The Eleventh Episode(By: Edward Gorey) #11

1973 The Lost Lions(By: Edward Gorey) #12

1974 The Glorious Nosebleed(By: Edward Gorey) #13

1994 The Twelve Terrors of Christmas #14

1995 The Beastly Baby(By: Edward Gorey) #15

2012 Thoughtful Alphabets(By: Edward Gorey) #16

2012 A Halloween Treat(By: Edward Gorey) #17

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Edward Gorey Picture reading order?

The Edward Gorey Picture reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Edward Gorey Picture books are there?

This catalog currently lists 17 Edward Gorey Picture books published across 1957-2012.

Who writes the Edward Gorey Picture books?

Edward Gorey Picture is listed as a book series by John Updike.

Should I read Edward Gorey Picture in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Edward Gorey Picture. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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