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Edward Gorey’s 1960 illustrations for H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds. Gorey was born on this day in 1925.

Edward Gorey’s 1960 illustrations for H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds. Gorey was born on this day in 1925.

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art and design Edward Gorey H. G. Wells history and literature art black and white science fiction illustration vintage
In 1960, beloved mid-century pen-and-ink slinger Edward Gorey, born 88 years ago today, illustrated H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds – two classic masters of the macabre and wonderful, together at last.

In 1960, beloved mid-century pen-and-ink slinger Edward Gorey, born 88 years ago today, illustrated H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds – two classic masters of the macabre and wonderful, together at last.

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2-22-2013