The works of this prolific American author, illustrator, printmaker, book artist, set & costume designer, and toymaker have profoundly influenced everyone from Maurice Sendak to Neil Gaiman, from Lemony Snicket, to Tim Burton.

Gorey’s self-authored 116 volumes are an expansive reference library of both Western and Eastern art and literature and his life is an admirable example of a highly iconoclastic artist working within the confines of a commercial illustrator. From The Gashlycrumb Tinies to Dracula, from The Doubtful Guest to PBS Mystery!, Gorey's humor and art remains startling, silly, subtle, and deadly.

The program is presented by Gregory Hischak, Director and Curator of the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth Port, MA.