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.