Edward Gorey
Edward St. John Gorey (February 22, 1925 – April 15, 2000) was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and artist, noted for his own illustrated books as well as cover art and illustration for books by other writers. His characteristic pen-and-ink drawings often depict vaguely unsettling narrative scenes in Victorian and Edwardian settings.
Edward Gorey | |
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Gorey setting up mannequins in Henri Bendel's window, 1978 | |
| Born | Edward St. John Gorey February 22, 1925 |
| Died | April 15, 2000 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard University |
| Known for | Writer, illustrator, poet, costume designer |
| Notable work | The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, Mystery! |
| Movement | Literary nonsense, surrealism |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Costume Design Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis |
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