Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Edward Gorey
- The helpful thought for which you look Is written somewhere in a book.
- My mission in life is to make everybody as uneasy as possible. I think we should all be as uneasy as possible, because that’s what the world is like.
- I am a person before I am anything else. I never say I am a writer. I never say I am an artist…I am a person who does those things.
- There are so many things we’ve been brought up to believe that it takes you an awfully long time to realize that they aren’t you.
- The Suicide, as she is falling, Illuminated by the moon, Regrets her act, and finds appalling The thought she will be dead so soon.
- If something doesn’t creep into a drawing that you’re not prepared for, you might as well not have drawn it.
- There was a young lady named Mae Who smoked without stopping all day; As pack followed pack, Her lungs first turned black, And eventually rotted away.
- I’ve never had any intentions about anything. That’s why I am where I am today, which is neither here nor there, in a literal sense.
- Explaining something makes it go away, so to speak; what’s important is left after you have explained everything else.
- I don’t know what it is I’m doing. But it’s not that. Despite all evidence to the contrary.
Edward Gorey (1925–2000) was a distinctive American author and illustrator known for his macabre and whimsical works. Born in Chicago, he attended Harvard University, where he studied French literature and developed his unique artistic style. Gorey’s distinctive pen-and-ink illustrations often featured Victorian and Edwardian settings, with a blend of dark humor, Gothic themes, and a touch of the absurd.
He gained widespread recognition with his book “The Gashlycrumb Tinies” (1963), a darkly humorous alphabet book depicting the untimely deaths of children. Gorey’s works extended to various formats, including books, stage designs, and even animated intros for the PBS Mystery! series.
Throughout his career, he created over 100 books, including “The Doubtful Guest,” “The Hapless Child,” and “The Haunted Tea-Cosy.” Gorey’s eccentric personal style, often seen wearing fur coats and sneakers, added to his enigmatic public persona.
His influence is evident in contemporary art, literature, and popular culture. Gorey’s legacy lives on through his distinct visual storytelling, making him a beloved figure among fans of the eerie and the whimsical alike.
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