Edward Gorey

Edward Gorey

Deceased · Born: Feb 22, 1925 · Died: Apr 15, 2000

Personal Details

BornFeb 22, 1925 Chicago, Illinois

Biography

Edward St. John Gorey, a celebrated American wordsmith and visual artisan of considerable renown, bestowed upon the world of literature and art a lasting and profound impact. Born on February 22, 1925, Gorey's singular artistic style, distinguished by his fastidious attention to detail and mastery of pen-and-ink illustrations, transported readers to hauntingly captivating narrative landscapes that continue to captivate and enthrall audiences to this very day.