This article really opened my eyes to Gorey’s work! When I was growing up I knew Gorey as an older, somewhat eccentric local author who was something like a fam

This article really opened my eyes to Gorey’s work! When I was growing up I knew Gorey as an older, somewhat eccentric local author who was something like a family friend. Until now I ever realized he was famous. I never really understood his books as a 6-12 year old, but whenever he released a new book or edition I would receive a copy with some macabre note/illustration on the inside. My mother somehow managed to keep them safe so I held onto the books into adulthood, but I’ve never revisited them. Maybe I can appreciate them more now.