Gorey: Cat Fancy - 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle by Pomegranate

$20.95
(3 reviews)
Gorey: Cat Fancy - 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle by Pomegranate
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Brand: Pomegranate
  • ★ Thick, Interlocking Ribbon-Cut Pieces
  • ★ Superb Color Reproduction
  • ★ Glare-Free Matte Finish
  • Cat Fancy Edward Gorey had a fondness for cats. One can only imagine what’s happening in Cat Fancy. Is a cat outside looking in the window at the pampered feline? Is the kitty on the bed seeing itself in a mirror? Gorey’s artwork proved him to be a master of the amusing, the strange, and the unexpected. This intricate crosshatched drawing makes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle a headscratcher!

    Artist and author Edward Gorey (American, 1925–2000) is beloved for the boundless imagination and sharp humor exhibited in his more than 100 published works. Gorey was also a set and costume designer for innumerable theater productions, including a staging of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, for which he won a Tony. He had a profound affection for literature, film, ballet, and animals. Cats and other odd creatures appear in many of his crosshatched illustrations. His humorously unsettling drawings of vaguely Victorian innocents facing unfortunate ends became familiar to a wide audience after appearing in the opening credits of the PBS television series Mystery! Gorey’s Cape Cod home, a veritable cabinet of curiosities, is now a museum celebrating his life and work.

    Pomegranate is proud to produce jigsaw puzzles with thoughtfully conceived, engagingly intricate, and aesthetically appealing images on a solid interlocking format. The sturdy construction combined with the wide image selection and vibrant color reproduction will delight everyone from experts to first-time puzzlers.

    UPC:
    9780764999420
    Weight:
    33.60 Ounces
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    Choking Hazard - Small Parts.
    Not for children under 3 yrs.

    3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

    • 5
      Difficult

      Posted by Judy Mitchell on Feb 3rd 2021

      Judy Mitchell this one will take awhile! That’s a good thing,

    • 5
      Challenging!

      Posted by C. Twitchell on Oct 31st 2020

      Was looking for a puzzle that would take me some time and this one certainly filled the bill!

    • 5
      GOREY: CAT FANCY - 1000PC JIGSAW PUZZLE BY POMEGRANATE

      Posted by oli p on Sep 6th 2020

      I wouldn't exactly say that this puzzle is beautiful. I would call it "polyester pretty" - it comes with a very high kitsch rating. Pomegranate is known for making beautiful puzzles (among other high end, aesthetically pleasing, printed materials), and this is a beautifully made puzzle.

      Edward Gorey is genuinely fun; he's witty, his line work is unique, and his subject matter varies widely. 1000 piece puzzles tend to be finished quickly in my space, so I buy them carefully (or not at all). Thankfully, the sly usage of tonal variation, repetition, and varied line weight, make for a whimsically funny and challenging little puzzle.

      If you don't feel like whipping out the big table, but don't want to fly through a smaller puzzle, give this one a try.