doubleday anchor

Here is the start of what I hope to be an ongoing parade of artful paperback books. These three books, though, may be different. These stand apart from the others. They are uneasy, casting furtive glances over the shoulder and awkwardly clutching the coins in their pockets or else their vest or satchel. How long ago did the voyage seem enjoyable? Was it recently that Lewis' colleagues turned on him? When was the last time you visited this palace, Verloc, and what bitter memories remain? Oh to be home again . . . I long for that big rockin' chair.

From 1953 through 1960 Edward Gorey was the main illustrator for the Doubleday Anchor paperback division, producing such wonderful covers as these. Visit the ongoing Goreyography paperback exhibit to learn much more about Gorey and to see their awesome collection of covers.

I purchased these from the now defunct Wahrenbrocks Book House.