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There is no welcome mat at the entrance to Edward Gorey's world. Strange creatures frolic in topiary gardens, inanimate objects bemoan their fates, society types engage in meaningless expeditions, hapless children meet gruesome ends. Empty rooms and desolate landscapes speak volumes...
Readers should therefore be forewarned that "The World of Edward Gorey," which also features an interview with Gorey by the artist Clifford Ross, is not an ideal introduction to his work. The best way to become acquainted with Gorey's world is to read the originals. But for initiated Gorey fans, "The World of Edward Gorey" is a treasure trove of information, insights, and appreciative apparatus. The book takes readers beyond the surface joys of his work to reveal a talented and thoughtful artist and author...
...essay's title refers to Mr. Earbrass, a character in "The Unstrung Harp." The first of Gorey's works to be published, "The Unstrung Harp" follows the literary troubles of an Edward Goreyesque figure. Whenever Gorey represents himself in one of his works, he does so as an author, not an artist. Wilkin, a staunch admirer of Gorey's art, concedes that his mastery of language is no less sophisticated and entertaining...
Despite the noble efforts of Ross and Wilkin to explain Gorey's world, Gorey's words are difficult to appreciate fully out of context. "The World of Edward Gorey" should be a source only for fans of the Gorey repertoire. Ross and Wilkin demystify some of Gorey's world, but, in typical Gorey fashion, they leave enough mystery to keep the reader interested and intrigued...
...Edward K.Y. Chen, president of Lingnan College in Hong Kong and a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, professed a reserved optimism about the island's future as he delivered an address on "The Hong Kong Economy Under Chinese Sovereignty: The Issues and Non-Issues...