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Who is Edward Gorey?
Who is Edward Gorey?
Edward St. John Gorey was a writer and artist known for his pen & ink illustrations and unsettling narratives. He is a Tony award winner for his work on the 1977 production of Dracula and was able to produce a wide range of work from book covers, short animations, and even handmade dolls. People were drawn to him for his quirky style, and those who know about him can never forget his impact on the writing and artistry of today.
Photos of Gorey
Photos of Gorey
Gorey working on a mural for a high-school social event (1942)
Private Gorey, US Army (1943)
Gorey and friends at home (1992)
Gorey on the New Jersey Palisades near the George Washington Bridge (1958)
Gorey on 36 East 38th Street (1978)
Gorey and Peter Neumeyer on the buoy in Barnstable Harbor (1968/1969)
Examples of His Work
Examples of His Work
Book covers by Edward Gorey for "Lafcadio's Adventures", "The Wanderer", "What Maisie Knew", and "Redburn"
"Tattooed Man and Associate" pen, ink, & watercolor by Edward Gorey
"The Eclectic Abecedarium" tiny book by Edward Gorey
"The Tunnel Calamity" tunnel book by Edward Gorey
"The Gashlycrumb Tinies" by Edward Gorey
PBS show "Mystery!" title sequences created from the illustrations of Edward Gorey
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