Edgar Allan Poe

Now known as the Father of the American detective story and a master of horror and suspense, Edgar Allan Poe was originally known as an editor, reviewer, and--later in life--a poet. Today, he is renowned as one of the most important American authors, a prolific Gothic Prince who inhabits the imagination's darkest regions. His designs feature a dark purple background, invoking night and inviting exploration of our own "fanciful" ingenious.