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Tag Archives: Edward Gorey
Under the Martians
As a child, I was a big science fiction fan. I particularly enjoyed illustrated editions such as this great version from the short lived Looking Glass Library imprint. In 1960 artist Edward Gorey created the cover and pen and ink … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Writing
Tagged Children's literature, Edmund Wilson, Edward Gorey, H.G. Wells, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Tales of Good and Evil
I have long been aware that Edward Gorey designed and illustrated his own books, but I was surprised to discover that he worked as a book designer for Doubleday Publishing throughout the 1950s. While employed by Doubleday, Gorey created more … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, USA, Writing
Tagged book cover design, book covers, Doubleday, Edward Gorey, Franz Kafka, Pushkin
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Art of the Cover
As a book collector and a book seller, I have often purchased a book just because the dust jacket art caught my eye. In this terrific new book, The Illustrated Dust Jacket 1920-1970, author Martin Salisbury explores the transition from plain paper … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, USA
Tagged Book Art, book cover design, dust jackets, Edward Gorey, Milton Glaser
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