Edward gorey

Edward Gorey’s work tends to combine whimsically grim storylines with dour yet dancerly protagonists. Whether they are Edwardian ladies, fur-coated gentlemen, ill-fated children, or unusual animals, his characters are almost always on some kind of journey. His stories often unfold in wallpapered rooms, on barren estates, or among statues, beast-shaped topiaries, and urns. “Few seem to return from the borders to which I’ve sent them,” he wrote.

Vampires and such by Edward Gorey.

-Alexander Henry Fabrics For those with a taste for the macabre, you'll love this splendidly gloomy collection from Alexander Henry fabrics. The Ghastlies are a dreadfully horrid bunch that will make you laugh in spite of their ominous glares. The artistry of the collection recalls the works of renowned illustrator...

"He swooped her up from off the ground/And twirled her madly round and round…" ~The Disrespectful Summons, by Edward Gorey.

Edward Gorey's Cover Illustration For The Gashlycrumb Tinies, First Published In 1963 By Simon and Schuster. (Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Co...

A new biography tells of the artist’s lifelong experiments in the absurd and unsettling.

The 2013 Edward Gorey House Exhibit showcased Edward's collection The Vinegar Works: The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Insect God, and The West Wing.

Mermaids, tea, pretty dresses from all eras of history, all things mid century, lovely paintings,...

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