Author Mary Rodgers Dies
Author Mary Rodgers has died at 83. Edward Gorey provided dust jackets for three of her books; Freaky Friday, A Billion for Boris, and Summer Switch.Ms. Rogers was the daughter of composer Richard...
View ArticleEdward Gorey Pool Party
It is Summer and outdoor parties are in full swing. What could be more swinging than this Los Angeles Pool Party image created by Edward Gorey? These tanned hipsters know that the only way to enjoy the...
View ArticleEdward Gorey - A Little Traveling Music
The March 1993 issue of Travel & Leisure Magazine provided A Little Traveling Music illustrated by Edward Gorey. For this one page diversion, Mr. Gorey provided an illustration for George & Ira...
View ArticleThree Books from the Fantod Press IV - Deluxe Edition
Published in 1973 by The Fantod Press, Edward Gorey's last installment ofThree Books from Fantod Press IV contains three individual books published concurrently and issued together in an envelope. All...
View ArticleIt's Hard To Keep A Bad Man Down - Edward Gorey's Dracula Returns
The Alley Theater in Houston, Texas will be mounting a revival of Dracula this fall featuring the iconic costume and scenic designs of Edward Gorey. Previews begin October 3, and the play runs from...
View Article1973 Edward Gorey Dracula Review
The July 16, 1973 issue of Newsweek included a review of the newly formed Nantucket Stage Company. Spearheaded by producer John Wulp, the newly formed company was able to produce a professional summer...
View ArticleRandom Walk by Edward Gorey
Published in the June 1995 issue of Worth Magazine, Random Walk by Edward Gorey is a self contained story in four panels. I am not sure if this is a solid business plan, but the second panel shows a...
View ArticleThe Etchings of Edward Gorey, an Exhibition
Edward Gorey created over 80 Fine Art Etchings and numerous other prints during his career. Beginning in 1975, Mr. Gorey produced 65 etchings during his lifetime. Working with Emily Trevor, a local...
View ArticleWatch the Birdie
Here is an illustration by Edward Gorey for Friends Magazine from August 1962. Chevrolet produced this magazine from 1960 until the mid/late 60's as a giveaway extolling the virtues of owning your own...
View ArticleEdward Gorey Auction News
Warm up your paddles and get set to bid on Edward Gorey items from the Samuel Spiegel collection which are being offered at Swann Auction Galleries in New York City on October 1st. The first part of...
View ArticleEdward Gorey Exhibition in Canada
Over 100 books by Edward Gorey are now on display at the Simon Fraser University Burnaby's W.A.C. Bennett Library. This Special Collections and Rare Books show features works by Mr. Gorey which were...
View ArticleAnother Random Walk by Edward Gorey
Published in the February 1994 issue of Worth Magazine, Random Walk by Edward Gorey is a self contained story in four panels (see my post from August 13, 2014 for another Random Walk). I like how the...
View ArticleEdward Gorey Etching Exhibition Article
The Cape Cod Times has published an excellent article about the current E is for Elephants show of etchings and ephemera. Go HERE to see the article.
View ArticleEdward Gorey's Dracula in Houston About To Take Flight
The witching hour approaches when Edward Gorey's iconic production of Dracula will once again come to life on the stage of the Alley Theater in Houston Texas. A September 26 article in the Houston...
View Article2014 Edward Gorey House Prints
The Edward Gorey House has released its three new limited edition prints for 2014.Each year, the Edward Gorey House produces several limited edition prints. The selection for 2014 includes two panels...
View ArticleThe Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull
At this time of year, I like to reread some of my favorite spooky stories, especially books from the John Bellairs book series. I also enjoy revisiting many of my favorite Edward Gorey illustrations...
View ArticleThe Body-Snatcher
The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson is another great story to be read in October. Edward Gorey created this illustration in 1959 for The Haunted Looking Glass (see my post from November 5,...
View ArticleThe Iron Tonic
With the 1969 publication of The Iron Tonic: Or A Winter Afternoon in Lonely Valley, Edward Gorey began his foray into publishing signed, limited edition, collectible volumes that would continue for...
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