A book by its gorey cover

Famous for his droll, macabre illustrations and stories, nearly all in black and white, edward gorey was. Goreys work would appear on the cover of the magazine 42 years later, in 1992 one month after the new yorker ran a profile of him, though it represents his quirkier, more familyfriendly late. Im not a huge fan of the lizardchicken claws coming out of the grate, but whatever. A short vignette, published in book form for the very first time, it will be an undiscovered delight for gorey fanatics. Or, more likely, they are sharing their favorite gorey cover. The story behind other works by gorey, a yale graduate whose classmates included the late, distinguished american poet donald hall, are less ambiguous. Dont judge a book by its cover quiz think youve got your head wrapped around the picture of dorian gray. We specialize in a variety of rare and used books, including louisville and kentuckyrelated books, history, military, genealogy, theology, philosophy, poetry, art and art history, culture and criticism, scholarly books of all types, fine leatherbound and signed first editions. Binders proof with a presentation by edward gorey to andreas brown of the gotham book mart. More about gorey s cover art work with over 100 covers. As herrimans drawings aroused goreys impulse to preserve them, so the work of goreywho illustrated fiftyodd covers for the anchor paperback series and would go on to create more than a hundred witty and macabre books of his ownarouses ours today. Testing of a 1671 prayer book at the university of californias bancroft library the books inscription states it was rebound in the skin of its former owner, a clergy member executed in the french revolution found that its pebbly black cover comes from a horse, not a human.

John bellairs, the house with a clock in its walls. The bug book by edward gorey published 1959 were i to get an edward gorey tattoo, it would be of the black bug in this, or of the alligator in epiplectic bicycle the bug book edward gorey. High quality edward gorey accessories by independent designers from around the world. Shop online for tote bags, scarves, travel mugs, and more. Cover designs are probably the hardest thing for designers to design because it should show the heart and the soul of the book in one single image.

Theres a copy under glass of old possums book of practical cats, for which the artist drew the cover. Mar 31, 2017 btw, that hardcover book weighs as much as a sack of bricks, and yet that was the edition i lugged around with me the most in high school, along with the ten thousand other textbooks i was carrying. Dec 31, 2018 no one saw this more clearly than goreys friend maurice sendak, who recalled a cover illustration gorey did for melvilles novel redburn featuring a prominently crotched male observer. There was an exhibit of goreys illustrations for the bellairs books at gotham book mart. Buy a cheap copy of amphigorey book by edward gorey. Even brown, when asked to explain why people might still have a fondness for the gorey and bellairs pairing, was able to find a fond memory. Fair use images of book covers by american writer and artist edward gorey. A book by its gorey cover i saw a collection of edward gorey book covers online and thought id give a go at drawing them up, now you dont have to read them. Jul 10, 20 but gorey, unbeknownst to many, also designed dozens of book covers, including a number for some of literary historys greatest classics during the paperback revolution, primarily while working at the doubleday art department between 1953 and 1960. Btw, that hardcover book weighs as much as a sack of bricks, and yet that was the edition i lugged around with me the most in high school, along with the ten thousand other textbooks i was carrying. Join us as we discover why you should never judge a book by its cover in our series tell my story, blind date. Get multiple book discounts, a chance to dedicate a book to someone special, and the first to find out about our newest covers. Turn the book over to its back cover to read from the other direction, and youll delve into a collection of goreys ghosts, curated from his extensive oeuvre.

I noticed a few on the list that arent in the book, so i added a few others. I came to know his work late in the game, through his own books, like amphigorey. Aug 17, 2010 people will judge your book by its cover. The title of this deliciously creepy collection of gorey s work stems from the word amphigory, meaning a nonsense verse or composition. I am curious as to the position on adding gorey covers not in the book. Edward gorey book cover the house with a clock in its walls john bellairs wonderful gothic horror for kids and adults. The picture of dorian gray dont judge a book by its cover. Edward gorey is well know for over 100 written and illustrated works though not all titles are books including the gashlycrumb tinies and the doubtful guest. The title of this deliciously creepy collection of goreys work stems from the word amphigory, meaning a nonsense verse or composition.

Jul 12, 2017 writer and artist edward gorey spent the last 14 years of his life residing in a 200yearold sea captains house on cape cod. A delight to revisit these edward gorey book jackets. The brilliant text replaces the children so common in goreys popular works with hilariously lecherous adults, many wellendowed, nearly every page. Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 fuschia pink. The untitled book by gorey, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antimicrobial midnight tar coal black stretch fabric book sox cover jumbo size. I see it as a clever product offered in order to cash in on the current popularity of such coloring books for adults. Oct 19, 2016 can you guess the famous book without its title or author.

High quality edward gorey inspired laptop sleeves by independent artists and designers from around the world. The film depicts the art of bookbinding in leather with gold inlay. Edward goreys vintage book covers for literary classics. A book by its gorey cover, pt 2 part one was so much fun, who could resist more. May 03, 2017 my biggest surprise came in a book from 1961 by gorey called the curious sofa, which bore the memorable subtitle of a pornographic work by ogdred wearyan anagram for edward gorey. The transfixing spell of edward goreys life in art the.

I am going to do a little art piece for the yearly auction the sweetest little thing, but what. Aesop updike edward goreys book cover art the edward gorey. In his little books of sinister whimsy, gorey was true to his belief in leaving things out, so that the readers thoughts could flower. The eccentric life and mysterious genius of edward gorey. This leads to a most disheartening phenomenon for the avid reader. He writes, successful cover design requires the expertise of an artist, typographer, poster designer, and logo maker. Since a book cover is so significant in your books success, you have to squeeze all the power you can from the things you include on it. I feel i ought to have realisedhis john bellairs covers are so obviously hisbut somehow i failed to make the mental leap. Nine things that need to be on your book cover alicia dunams. More about goreys cover art work with over 100 covers. In his essay, steven heller offers an insightful overview of goreys book cover art and design. The transfixing spell of edward goreys life in art the nation.

Welcome to a book by its cover louisville, kentuckys exclusive internet rare and used bookstore. A halloween treat by edward gorey 2012, hardcover for sale. Have you ever seen someone reading a book with a movie cover and thought less of them for only reading discovering it because theres a movie. The great edward gorey, midcentury master of the macabre and darkly delightful, was a prolific illustrator of his own irreverent books like the. Between 1953 and 1960, before he was a household name as the master of the cutely macabre, edward gorey worked as a book designer and. And as i pored through the book, i noticed cover after cover of book that id owned, or readlermontovs a hero of our time, or decoulanges the ancient city, where the. Media in category book covers by edward gorey the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. He published over 100 books before his death in 2000, yet many of. Is there still room for scares in the house with a clock. Famous for his droll, macabre illustrations and stories, nearly all in black and white, edward gorey was also a master of color. But gorey, unbeknownst to many, also designed dozens of book covers, including a number for some of literary historys greatest classics during the paperback revolution, primarily while working at the doubleday art department between 1953 and 1960.

The cover for web, with its whimsical sense of gothic macabre right down to the womans hand, which almost looks like a paw, is immediately recognizable as a gorey work. His work is so distinctive and, if you like it, you tend to really like it. The great edward gorey, midcentury master of the macabre and darkly delightful, was a prolific illustrator of his own irreverent books like the gashlycrumb tinies, the curious sofa. Indeed a conversation with andreas brown, the last proprietor of the gotham. What to read when youre at the beach edward gorey beautiful book cover dont judge german matchbox label.

This is not meant to be a list of books written by edward gorey. Edward goreys vintage book covers for literary classics brain. Edward gorey did several illustrations of bellairs books. Its the first impression that conveys your books message, your brand, and most importantly, makes readers want to buy it. There are books devoted to american modernist covers, penguin paperbacks, and covers designed by individual artists, such as the recent title on edward gorey. Mar 20, 2015 a delight to revisit these edward gorey book jackets. Even in a deep and textbased world like literature, you still have to think about creative book covers. I came to know his work late in the game, through his own books, like amphigorey, gashlycrumb tinies, and the curious sofa. Please click on one of the stock list links from the main page for sale items, or email me with enquiries. Can you guess the famous book without its title or author. Welcome to a book by its coverlouisville, kentuckys exclusive internet rare and used bookstore. No one saw this more clearly than goreys friend maurice sendak, who recalled a cover illustration gorey did for melvilles novel redburn featuring a prominently crotched male observer. Edward goreys illustrated covers for literary classics literary hub.

Jun 04, 2010 the film depicts the art of bookbinding in leather with gold inlay. Turn the book over to its back cover to read from the other direction, and youll delve into a collection of gorey s ghosts, curated from his extensive oeuvre. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. On the darker side of the perpetually dark edward gorey. My biggest surprise came in a book from 1961 by gorey called the curious sofa, which bore the memorable subtitle of a pornographic work by ogdred wearyan anagram for edward gorey. All illustrations of edward gorey, edward gorey charitable trust or the publishers. Its pages are singlesided and printed on substantial stock. Fred james demonstrates the steps taken in binding a book in leather. Writer and artist edward gorey spent the last 14 years of his life residing in a 200yearold sea captains house on cape cod.

Edward goreys forgotten book cover art will make you happy and. At the same time the unstrung harp was being published, gorey was embarking on another project, one which turned out to be part and parcel of a major change occurring in the paperback book industry. But the you cant cover doesnt present the same goreyesque provenance and has been in question. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A halloween treat by edward gorey 2012, hardcover for. Cause of you have that says more about you than them.

Is there still room for scares in the house with a clock in its. Aug 03, 2004 the house with a clock in its walls will cast its spell for a long time. You might recognize that book as the source of cats, the broadway megahit. Protect your laptop and your life in foamcushioned confidence and custom printed designs. Edward goreys work dwelt at the intersection of visual art and literature. This is an attempt to list all the books for which edward gorey drew the cover art.

May 12, 2017 or, more likely, they are sharing their favorite gorey cover. Edward gorey book cover cold hand in mine strange stories robert aickman scribners edition usa, im still working through the robert aickman stories so curiosity had me looking up the covers of his first editions. The house with a clock in its walls will cast its spell for a long time. The author and illustrator is much revered for his own weird and wonderful books, yet his 200plus jacket designs are virtually ignored. The item illustrated is not necessarily being offered for sale. I hadnt known that gorey worked in publishing and had done so many book covers.