Today is brought to you by the letter P
Edward Gorey, probably best known for the Addams Family, also had a great imagination. He created The Utter Zoo Alphabet, where each letter is represented by a creature born from his fanciful mind.
posted by rzdesign @ 11:13 AM
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The Gashlycrumb Tinies is a terrific book as well, weaving crosshatched ink and a dark macabre humor into the alphabet.
I remember watching "Mystery" on PBS as a child and loving the opening (designed by him as well.) What turned you onto this today?
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Have not seen that book! I remeber the fun opening to Mystery too.
My calender on my wall made me think how October is a great time to share Gorey!
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