Image via Oh, by the way…
The dark and witty, often macabre — but somehow whimsical — work of Edward Gorey first filtered into my consciousness as a child, when I viewed his animated introduction for the PBS show “Mystery!” I remember being so intrigued by the tragic black and white characters dancing across the screen, and so disappointed that they weren’t featured in the actual programming.
Image via imagarcade
Image via ttylusa
The cartoons were a prime representation of Gorey’s art, embracing a Gothic feel with Edwardian fashion. An artist, playwright, author, and animal activist with a penchant for collecting cats, Gorey had an odd sense of humor, often shared in cross-hatched pen-and-ink drawings. He wrote and illustrated dozens of books, including the popular The Doubtful Guest, which is filled with Gorey’s staple nonsense verse.
Image via Library Thing
Image via Postcards Buffet
Gorey was also the theatrical costumer and set designer for a well-received Broadway rendition of Dracula, for which he won a Tony Award.
Image via flickr and Pagefiddler
A documentary about Gorey is in development, and you can view even more of his curious world on many fan blogs, as well as fans themselves!
Image via Triad City Beat
Image via YouTube
What do you think of Gorey’s work? Do you have a favorite book of his?
The post Lit Loves: Edward Gorey appeared first on Story by ModCloth.
