Goreyana: The Chessmen of Doom

Notes from Goreyana about The Chessmen of Doom:

• For this title, Edward Gorey created a piece of artwork that is my favorite frontis illustration from the entire Bellairs series. When Mr. Gorey decided to sell his Bellairs art holdings, I was thrilled to find it amongst the pieces being offered, and this became the first "Bellairs" piece or art which I purchased. I love everything about this illustration. It is detailed, creepy, humorous, and even a little religious! It has all the bells and whistles for a Bellairs or Gorey collector.