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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Happy Birthday, Edward Gorey. (1925 - 2000)


It's Washington's Birthday today of course, as well as Edward Gorey's. Washington's is the more famous name and entity. A Historical Figure - the father of our country. But I'm concentrating on the enigmatic artist, author, black-line specialist and cat lover Edward Gorey - the possessor of a wicked turn of mind and a charmingly twisted sense of humor.

You are reminded of Gorey, of course, every time you watch PBS Mystery and watch Gorey's still macabre-ly amusing opening credits.

The Gorey-Work above is posted in remembrance of his life, his wit and his wonderful talent and imagination.


If you're going to be in Boston, be sure and visit the new exhibition of Edward Gorey's work: Feb. 9 - June 4, 2011 at the Boston Athenaeum.

More about this venerable institution here.

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8 comments:

  1. Bev HankinsFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I love Edward Gorey. Happy Birthday, Mr. Gorey!

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  2. YvetteFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Bev: Yup, me too. I mean, his work has always been an inspiration to me. He is just so deliciously wicked. Ha! Also his pen and ink technique is superb.

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I've always loved Gory's renditions of cats! :)

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  4. YvetteFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Me too. He was a real cat man...uh, lover. I believe he kept a bunch of 'em in his Greenwich Village flat.

    He was a true eccentric. (Not because he kept cats.)

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  5. RyanFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I adore Gorey and use Edward Gorey Christmas cards every year. Obviously I don't send them to everyone since not everyone has my sense of humour. But I hope those that do get them appreacite it.

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  6. YvetteFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Ryan: I'm sure those that know you know about your sense of humor. Ha! Yeah, Gorey. He was something else. I love his work. I could watch the PBS Mystery opening credits - especially the older, longer versions - over and over.

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  7. MarthaFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    wonderful work! i didn't know him Yvette and i' m so glad you made me meet him! i liked him very very much!the cat with the books.............
    thank you Yvette!!!

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  8. YvetteFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Martha: You're welcome, I'm glad I introduced you to a new artist. I'm always finding new ones on your beautiful blog.

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