On 10/22 from 6-7, please join us for a talk and presentation of Edward Gorey’s work and its ties to Cape Cod and the community.

Terrible things unfold in an Edward Gorey Book—children are swept out to sea, abducted by murderous insects, fall into unsavory company, or get carried off by giant birds. Sometimes they die of boredom. Edward writes, and draws, about everyday life and, for reasons that will likely come up in this presentation, his books are a delight and extremely funny. Mostly. Gorey’s work as a book artist, an illustrator, and designer is frequently categorized as Whimsically Macabre, though we prefer the term Sinister Cozy. His work looks a hundred and thirty years older than it is yet he consistently remains thirty years ahead of us at all times. He also won a Tony award for best costume and scenic design for his work in the play Dracula.

The Presenter: Gregory Hischak is a writer and designer who has created exhibits at the Edward Gorey House since 2014. He has been the House’s Director since 2020. He has now been collaborating with Edward for ten years. Edward is the perfect boss: open to endless interpretation and not prone to disagreement—as he is dead.