Today would’ve been Edward Gorey’s 86th birthday. Alas, he is no longer with us but I don’t doubt he can “hear” our birthday wishes. As my own homage to the Master of macabre wit, I offer photos of a recipe box I made several years ago (for one of the people I love most in the world, who is also a dedicated Gorey fan.) The box is decoupaged with scenes based on EG’s drawings, combined with illustrations of vintage utensils and comestibles. I think Edward would’ve enjoyed it, and I hope you do, too.
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| The lid of the recipe box. Arsenical buns for all! |
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| Front of the recipe box. Mr. Earbrass is perhaps having a nightmare? |
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| Rear of box. Beware of attacking kitchen utensils. |
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| Side of box. Green Gages and Crumply Bumplies for breakfast! |
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| Other side of box. Welcome to Edward's kitchen. |
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| The box open |
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| Another view of open box |
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| The interior features Victorian kitchen scenes. Don't they look cozy? |
This is amazing! I know your friend must love it and treasure it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb gift. I was introduced to EG, and I may just have to point her in this direction :)
ReplyDeleteNigel, please do! I love hearing from other EG fans. He was one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteI came as fast as I could ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is BRILLIANT work, Diane! I want one of those boxes!
I have only read very few of his stories (online), but my box would be filled with images from the piece that immediately captured me: The Disrespectful Summons. It's not easy to find the book , unfortunately.
Happy Birthday ,Ed ♥
we can only imagine what Mr Gorey's receipts might have been? a great mix up here. pgt
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What a superb gift. I was introduced to EG, and I may just have to point her in this direction
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