[Groop] Edward Gorey passes away (OT)

[Finn Smith]

I share your gloom, Nate.  The Gashlycrumb Tinies is probably one of his 
best (I own most of Gorey's books).  Great inspiration for both artists and 
fans of children's books in the vein of Tim Burton or Shel Silverstein.  He 
will be missed.


finn


>I was deeply saddened to learn of the death this month of one of the
>greatest illustrators of our time.  Edward Gorey died of a heart attack on
>the 15th.  He was 75.  Most famous for his work on PBS's MYSTERY! (you know
>that awesome creepy cartoon at the beginning of the show?) but he also
>authored quite a collection of very strange books such as my favorite, THE
>GASHLEYCRUMB TINIES.  (a "children's book" where each of 26 unfortunate
>waifs are slain... all in rhyme! -- A is for Amy who fell down the stairs,
>B is for Basil, assaulted by bears...")
>
>Edward Gorey lived in Cape Cod Massachusetts, not so far away from me, and
>I always planned to meet him some day and thank him for his contributions.
>I won't ever get that chance now.
>
>I've lost one of my heroes.
>
>Please follow the link below to a fan maintained Gorey site.  if you're not
>familiar with Gorey's work, as a favor to me, and at least check out his
>work by clicking on the "Uncommon Gorey Gallery"  Thanks.
>
>
>http://www.fearofdolls.com/gorey.html
>
>~Nate
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