From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey
From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey by Edward Gorey is a unique collection published by New York Review of Books on February 4, 2025. This illustrated edition spans 248 pages and presents a delightful assortment of original illustrations created by Gorey on the envelopes of letters sent to his friend, Tom Fitzharris. The book features never-before-seen correspondence that showcases the playful and imaginative spirit of Gorey, blending his artistic talent with personal anecdotes.
Readers will discover a vibrant array of illustrated envelopes, each accompanied by typewritten letters, handwritten notes, and sketches that reflect Gorey’s humor and creativity. The correspondence reveals insights into his life and thoughts, enriched by whimsical quotes and inside jokes. This volume not only highlights Gorey’s artistic prowess but also offers a glimpse into the personal connection he shared with Fitzharris, making it a fascinating exploration of friendship and creativity.
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On the envelopes of letters sent to a dear friend, the famed artist and writer Edward Gorey drew dozens of original illustrations—illustrations now collected in this volume along with marvelously playful selections from the correspondence, all never before seen by the public until now.
From Ted to Tom will be published in the centenary year of Edward Gorey’s birth.
When Tom Fitzharris met Edward “Ted” Gorey in 1974, the two quickly struck up a friendship. Over the next year Gorey sent a total of fifty letters to Fitzharris. Every envelope Fitzharris received was illustrated by Gorey, and filled with surprises: typewritten letters with news and opinions from Gorey’s life, handwritten note cards with unexpected quotes, sketches, inside jokes, and a host of other joyous miscellany.
Assembled here for the first time, these envelopes and their contents deliver all the humor, imagination, gossip, and wonder that came with being Edward Gorey’s pen pal.
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