He Was There From the Day We Moved In

Praise

Praise for He Was There the Day We Moved In:
 
“Gentle color washes over Edward Gorey’s illustrations of spindly boys and shaggy dog and skies. They set just the right note for this story that achieves a sensitive equilibrium of pathos and humor, a total effect that is sentimental without apology and optimistic without reason.” – The New York Times
 
Praise for Edward Gorey:
 
“Edward Gorey’s work is remarkable and mysterious. I find it fascinating.” – Max Ernst
 
“I like to return to Edward Gorey’s works…he really is becoming a master.” – Edmund Wilson
 
“One of the most original artistic and literary minds in late 20th century America.” –The Los Angeles Times
 
“[Edward Gorey] is sublime, absurd and mystical.” – Oskar Kokoschka
 
“[Edward] Gorey’s unique talent should be represented as possible in every collection of American art and literature.” – American Library Association (Booklist)