Gorey, Edward
Edward Gorey was born February 22, 1925, in Chicago, Ill, and died April 15, 2000, in Hyannis, MASS. He followed a career as author, illustrator, and designer. His books for children are generally regarded as nonsense fiction, while his writing for adults is more satirical. He is better known, however, for his illustrations.
Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 27, 70, 118; Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 29; Children's Literature Review, vol. 36
From the guide to the Edward Gorey Papers, 1974-1982, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])
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| creatorOf | Edward Gorey Papers, 1974-1982 | University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections | |
| referencedIn | Miscellaneous screen, stage, and radio scripts, ca. 1859-2007. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University |
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