Consumption
Originating from the University of California, Consumption magazine focused on poetry and is an appropriately titled publication to look for a cover drawn by Edward Gorey. In the summer of 1968, Mr....
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Swann Auction Galleries continues its tradition of semiannual Illustration Art auctions with the upcoming March 21 sale. Over the past several years, the Swann auctions have become the place to find...
View ArticleAt Home With Monsters
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is currently hosting Guillermo Del Toro, At Home With Monsters , an exhibition which is on display through May 28th before heading to Canada. The exhibition displays...
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On March 21, 2017 Swann Auction Galleries in New York City held its semi-annual Illustration Art auction. Showcased at the center of the auction was a selection of twelve pieces of original artwork (in...
View Article2017 Edward Gorey House Show
On Saturday April 15th the Edward Gorey House will open their 2017 exhibition, Edward Gorey's Cabinet of Curiosities. The annual exhibitions at The House are always unique experiences that focus on...
View Article2017 Edward Gorey House Exhibition Articles
This is a nice article about the current show at the Edward Gorey House that includes some wonderful photos with cameo appearances by Director Rick Jones and Curator Gregory...
View ArticleJoan Aiken: The Wolves Chronicles
Joan Aiken (1924 - 2004) was an amazingly prolific author of books, plays, poems, and alternative history novels. One of her most popular book series is the Wolves Chronicles. The Chronicles consist of...
View ArticleAn Article of Interest
Here is an interesting article about Edward Gorey and John Belliar: http://www.themillions.com/2017/05/why-the-link-between-edward-gorey-and-john-bellairs-remains-unbreakable.html
View ArticleIts Raining, Its Pouring
On a rainy day in New York City, it is easy to get lost in the sea of umbrellas. Keep off the heavy raindrops and stand out in a crowd with this wonderful Edward Gorey inspired umbrella, the perfect...
View ArticleOf Cats and Men
Of Cats and Men by Sam Kalda (2017 Ten Speed Press, California) is a delightful volume with profiles and quotes of thirty of history's notable "Cat Men". Included in the list are gentlemen from the...
View ArticleAuction News
Swann Auction Galleries held an auction of Art, Press, & Illustrated Books on June 13. The auction included eleven lots of limited edition books, posters, and ephemera by Edward Gorey.Starting the...
View ArticleThe House With A Clock In Its Walls Film
John Bellairs fans will be excited to learn that The House With A Clock In Its Walls is being made into film. The book, the first of a series of supernatural tales by author John Bellairs, was...
View ArticleGorey Stories Caricature
Over the years Edward Gorey adapted his books into "an entertainment with music" several times with mixed success. Gorey Stories was the short lived Broadway production which opened and closed on...
View ArticleMartin Landau
Actor Martin Landau died this past weekend at age 89. Mr. Landau played many roles over his long career including the title character in the 1985/85 national tour of the stage revival of Dracula. The...
View ArticleGlen Baxter
Glen Baxter is an artist who was born in Leeds, UK in 1944. Mr. Baxter primarily creates single panel absurdist cartoon panels that are available as collected works in many books. Original artwork is...
View ArticleEdward Gorey House Envelope Contest
The Edward Gorey house is now accepting entries for its annual Halloween Envelope Art Contest. Now in its 4th year, the contest is open to artists and enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Contest...
View ArticleNew York City Ballet Buttons
Edward Gorey created many designs for the New York City Ballet to be used on merchandise and for fundraising. I have identified seven designs for pinback buttons, each featuring a ballerina in various...
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