It’s those casual and carefree Saturdays when you are going with the flow…
And then suddenly you find yourself in a mysterious forest.
This dominating tree stands tall and strong. Its leaves don’t just hang; they extend all the way to the bottom where it’s roots began. It is as if it were stretching after a long run: fingertips to toes.
If I had a book I might have nestled in between the large labyrinth of roots.
As it turns out, across the street from this peaceful canopied lair you will find the Edward Gorey House. Edward Gorey was an author and illustrator with a flair for the dark and ominous. His often spooky Victorian and Edwardian-looking illustrations were crafted with pen and ink. Some of his works include The Wuggly Ump and The Doubtful Guest.
If Edward Gorey were to make a film today, it would probably be Tim Burtonesque because they both have lust for dark and gothic tones.
Gorey was also an award-winning set designer. He worked on both small Cape Cod plays and large Broadway shows. He won best costume design for Dracula on Broadway. His own style was eccentric: he might have made a great indie rock musician or stylist. He once had a thing for fur coats, tennis shoes, and jewelry, but later cast aside his fur coat to become an avid animal rights advocate.
Playful and imaginative, Gorey’s sense of humor can be seen from his pen names, all of which were anagrams of his own name, like Ogdred Weary.
Quite the creative dark dreamer, his style has become iconic in goth subculture.
Keep on dreaming until next time.
Travels With Alison 