Well, he seemed to be somewhat generally enamored of the aesthetics of the 20s, no?
Indeed, but Gorey was pretty much a flaming queen in the pre-Stonewall era. A very brave and rather radical assertion of style for the time. Men were not wearing earrings in that era, or rings on all their fingers or attending the ballet five times a week. And he mixed it up with his sneakers and his more Edwardian beard.
There was a certain allowance for it - especially in a place like Manhattan. But it was a pretty bold stance to take for somebody who was still working primarily as a cover designer for publishers.
Pshaw! Those ain't no silly pictures of serious authors! I've got your silly picture of serious authors right here:
J.M. Barrie, G.K. Chesterton, George Bernard Shaw and friends posing in costume during the filming of their alas-now-lost Barrie-directed cowboy film, "How Men Love."
My hand to God, this is 100% real. None more silly.
Word is Among Others has won the Nebula.
It did it did it did! (that was a really strong list, IMHO)
I need the title of a book, from a description - how's your bookfinding-fu this morning, everyone?
What I know - the book is @ 20 years old (maybe), had a yellow cover, and the author's first name might have been Elizabeth. The setting was Medieval, the main character the oldest daughter of the king, who has since remarried. His new wife is pregnant and there are succession shenanigans afoot. There is an elaborate banquet scene with a large marzipan castle. And the title might have 'witch' in it.
I will bake cookies for the answer.
Is it a romance or straight historical fiction?
Is it fantasy YA, Sox? Something like Eva Ibbotson might have written?
Mmmm, I'm guessing YA-ish. It doesn't ring a bell. Do you know the LJ community "what was that book"? They are pretty awesome (a lot of librarians on there.) [link]
It is fantasy - I think... I'll check on Eva Ibbotson. Thanks for the links Tom and Flea.
