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Mistresses of Mystery
"Why is it that when we all have electricity, radios, and telephones, we still return to antiquated tales of horror?" - Edmund WilsonThus begins the introduction for a short story by E. Nesbit, one of...
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The Monster Den
There are all kinds of monsters in the world. Some are imagined, some are real, and some we create ourselves. Even though the title suggests otherwise, this book of poetry by John Ciardi is a fond look...
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Night Creature Print
As Halloween creeps closer, I was trying to decide which of Edward Gorey's prints had the most frightening image.Night Creature Carrying Baby Aloft is one of Edward Gorey's most successful prints. To...
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Happy Halloween from Goreyana ~ Dracula on Broadway
Edward Gorey Halloween DraculaThese three things go together like bats against a full moon! I recently became aware of a stash of theatrical photographs from the 1977 Broadway production of Dracula in...
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Gorey Stories
Here are a few more remarkable photographs from the New York Public Library, Billy Rose Theater Division. The images are by theater photographer Martha Swope from the 1978 Broadway production of Gorey...
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Happy Thanksgiving
As we focus on family and friends this week, take a tip from the Jumblies and remember to dance and play with one another.
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Gorey Stories on Broadway
In my post from November 13, 2015, I shared theatrical photos from the Broadway production of Gorey Stories which are in the collection of the New York Public Library, Billy Rose Theater Division....
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Edward Gorey: A Chthonian Christmas
Edward Gorey was frequently called upon to provide illustrations for Christmas themed articles in magazines. Published in the December 1966 issue of Esquire Magazine, A Chthonian Christmas is one of...
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Edward Gorey's Heart-Warming Christmas
Edward Gorey created A Heart-Warming Christmas for the December 1971 issue of National Lampoon Magazine. It can be truly said that the holiday pictured is anything but "heart-warming". The scene...
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National Post Card Week
It is always exciting to receive something by Edward Gorey as a Christmas gift. This year I was presented with one of the National Post Card Week cards that I have been missing. Published and...
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Edward Gorey Originals At Auction
If it is January, it is time for the now annual Illustration Art auction at Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. This year, there are eleven original pieces of art by Edward Gorey being offered at...
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Decoratiing With Edward Gorey
All Edward Gorey collectors share the challenge and enjoyment of organizing and displaying their collections in their homes. Some keep their passions confined to specific areas, while others live in an...
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Auction News - Swann Wrap-Up
The 2016 Illustration Art Auction at Swann Auction Galleries in New York City was held on Thursday January 28th. This now annual event has become a source for original artwork by Edward Gorey, and this...
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2016 Edward Gorey House Exhibition
The Edward Gorey House has announced its exhibition for 2016. The show opens in April.
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The Jumblies
Published in 1968 by T.H Brickell & Son, Limited, The Blackmore Press, this is the British first edition of The Jumblies. The most striking difference between the American first and the British...
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Belle
Published in 1977 by Macmillon Publishing Co., New York, Belle was written by Michael Stewart and features a dust wrapper design and frontis illustration by Edward Gorey. The novel tells the story of...
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Gorey Stories Original Artwork
The Broadway production of Gorey Stories opened and closed on October 30, 1978 after playing only 15 preview performances. When a show never gets off the ground, there is usually very little interest...
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Spring Poetry
Poetry Northwest is a quarterly publication from the University of Washington, Seattle which was first published in 1960. The Spring 1964 issue featured a cover image and four interior illustrations...
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The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey
A new theatrical production, The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey will be mounted by The Life Jacket Theater Company in NYC at the end of April. For more information on the production, performance schedule...
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