Judgements

Your days on this earth (not to mention the eyes in your skull) are too precious to waste. So, if you’re tired of the same old Gothic recommendations, look no further than Judgements on the Gothic Dispatch. Here, I’ve gathered some of my favourite Gothic works, sometimes against their will, and wrapped them up for you by theme. Read on to discover lists of Gothic art, fiction and film that you may not have seen but that you’ll never forget – no matter how hard you try.

These are Judgements, lists of Gothic works to pursue or be pursued by.

In a black and white film still, a woman points a small pistol at a man, the two staring at each other in early 20th century fashion.

How Can I Use That?: The Influences of Edward Gorey

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He famously read Dracula at the age of seven. From then on, Edward Gorey and his host of pale-skinned, dark-eyed characters feasted on culture wherever they could find it.

Join me in marking what would have been the 100th birthday of the Grandfather of Goth by digging into his biggest influences. Piece together the clues scattered throughout his life. Examine the strange and disturbing marks they left on his work. And hunt his favourite artists, writers and filmmakers around the world and through the centuries.

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The cover of Edward Gorey's book, The Gashlycrumb Tinies.

Goofy, Elegant Murders: The Essential Works of Edward Gorey

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Edward Gorey wrote 116 books of his own, illustrated more than 500 for other writers and left behind boxes of unfinished manuscripts. So, where should you start?

Join me in marking what would have been the 100th birthday of the Grandfather of Goth by picking out some of his most essential and influential stories. Learn why The Gashlycrumb Tinies and The Doubtful Guest are still delighting readers today. Discover disturbing stories you might have missed. And hear the writer-illustrator pick out his own favourites – before drawing your own conclusions.

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