Edward Gorey
American writer and illustrator (1925ā2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward St. John Gorey[1] (February 22, 1925 ā April 15, 2000) was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer,[2] and artist, noted for his own illustrated books as well as cover art and illustration for books by other writers.[3] His characteristic pen-and-ink drawings often depict vaguely unsettling narrative scenes in Victorian and Edwardian settings.
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Born | Edward St. John Gorey (1925-02-22)February 22, 1925 |
Died | April 15, 2000(2000-04-15) (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard University |
Known for | Writer, illustrator, poet, costume designer |
Notable work | The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, Mystery! |
Movement | Literary nonsense, surrealism |
Awards | Tony Award for Best Costume Design Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis |
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