Yes, it's been seven long years since he died but isn't it always nice to take some time to remember Edward Gorey, the amazing cartoonist? Everyone has his/her favourite Gorey illustration or book. Mine is one with a bear skating but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
More than just giving us cool drawings to look at, Gorey also greatly enriched public understanding of circumstances that could cause death. Before him, we only suspected that ennui could kill a child; yet poor Neville confirms our worst fears.
A morbid mind directed rightly for the enjoyment of all. God bless America.
1 comment:
I miss him a lot! He was one of the first illustrators I found (along with Steadman) that really inspired me. His organic pen-strokes still make me jealous.
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