Something Else Entirely Exhibition - Art on the Move

From California, Texas, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and across town in Manhattan, original artworks by Edward Gorey are on the move to the Society of Illustrators for the highly anticipated Something Else Entirely, The Illustration Art of Edward Gorey exhibition.

Joining works lent by The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust and several other collectors, nineteen pieces of original illustration art by Edward Gorey from my personal collection have arrived at the Society.

The Society of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd St., New York, NY 10065. Visit their website HERE. 

 

A Something Else Entirely Exhibition Disussion - Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler Discuss Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey's The Very Fine Clock

In conjunction with the upcoming centennial exhibition Something Else Entirely, The Illustration Art of Edward Gorey at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, illustrator Lisa Brown and author Daniel Handler will discuss the new publication of The Very Fine Clock and how Edward Gorey influences their own works. The presentation will take place at the Society of Illustrators 128 East 63rd Street, New York City on Wednesday October 15th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Written by Muriel Spark and illustrated by Edward Gorey, The Very Fine Clock is an imaginative children's book that was first published in 1968 by Alfred A. Knopf Publishers. This new edition by Transit Books celebrates Transit's 10 year anniversary and is the first book of their Transit Children's Editions. This edition is being printed using the latest printing technology and new scans of the original Edward Gorey artwork for optimum reproduction quality.

Lisa Brown is a celebrated illustrator, writer and cartoonist. Daniel Handler is the author of many books including the Series of Unfortunate Events series, written under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket. The husband and wife team will discuss the influences of Edward Gorey on their own works.

Seating for the event is limited, and tickets are required to attend. For more information and to secure a ticket, go to the Society of Illustrators Events Page HERE.  

Images courtesy of The Society of Illustrators and Transit Books.

Something Else Entirely, The Illustration Art of Edward Gorey Exhibition

The centennial celebrations honoring Edward Gorey continue with Something Else Entirely, The Illustration Art of Edward Gorey at the Society of Illustrators in New York City from October 4, 2025 through January 3, 2026. Featuring an in-depth section of over 80 pieces of original art, this will be the largest exhibition of original artworks by Edward Gorey in the United States since the critically acclaimed Elegant Enigmas traveling exhibition. The official Exhibition Opening Reception will be held on Thursday October 16th.

Focusing on Mr. Gorey's five decades long career as an illustrator, Something Else Entirely shines a spotlight on Mr. Gorey's illustrative collaborations with a wide variety of authors, publishers, and periodicals. Curated from the archives of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust, San Diego State University and several noted private collections, many of the works included in the exhibition have never before been publicly displayed. 

Located at 128 East 63rd Street in New York City, The Society of Illustrators was founded in 1901 and has year-round themed exhibitions featuring classic and contemporary illustration art. The Society also conducts educational programs and juried  competitions. 

For more information about the exhibition and The Society of Illustrators, go HERE.