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My original post, Stuffed Creatures Part 2: Edward Gorey Hand Made Dolls appeared on October 28, 2010. This is the original post expanded and updated. Edward Gorey amused himself, his friends and fans by hand sewing small stuffed creatures which were both recognizable and fantastical. Rarely sold during his lifetime, Mr. Gorey usually gave his stuffed creations to friends, family, and associates as gifts, making them very rare and highly collectable. Edward Gorey hand made the dolls in very…

-Alexander Henry Fabrics For those with a taste for the macabre, you'll love this splendidly gloomy collection from Alexander Henry fabrics. The Ghastlies are a dreadfully horrid bunch that will make you laugh in spite of their ominous glares. The artistry of the collection recalls the works of renowned illustrator...

NY Review of Books, 1990 - Edward Gorey

Edward Gorey A page from The Haunted Tea Cosy , by Edward Gorey American illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer, author...

from The Gilded Bat by Edward Gorey

ballerina and bat

But then the demon, much too soon,/ Returned one Sunday afternoon. -- from The Disrespectful Summons A story by Edward Gorey

Published in the February 1994 issue of Worth Magazine, Random Walk by Edward Gorey is a self contained story in four panels (see my p...

Edward Gorey's Cover Illustration For The Gashlycrumb Tinies, First Published In 1963 By Simon and Schuster. (Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Co...

Edward Gorey ~ Lightmetres