Speaking of tragedy, is it just me or was there an Edward Gorey phase around twenty years ago that has since died down? Too bad if that’s true: he’s one of America’s dark little treasures.

Maybe go with this one for that lurid lady or macabre man in your life:

Or this little stocking stuffer:

• Amphigorey: 15 Books by Edward Gorey (Amazon link)
• The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey (Amazon link)

Enjoy the holidays!