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In that time, they evolved nighttime vision and hearing vastly superior to that of humans. Many developed broad wings and feathers that allow them to fly slowly, nearly hovering above prey before striking, and they have a reversible toe so they can shift from three talons forward and one back to two each direction. All of these elegant tricks were shaped by time, creating a bird that is simultaneously beautiful and ferocious.\r\r\u003cem\u003eOwls: The Paintings of Jeannine Chappell\u003c\/em\u003e presents more than forty paintings, from the great horned owl, with its tufts and intimidating gaze, to the snowy owl, with its exquisite white feathers. The artist’s notes about each species are included, along with a step-by-step review of her technique. 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Now coveted by collectors, these bespoke buttons—created as souvenirs for the plays, puppet shows, revues, and other “entertainments” that Gorey wrote, designed, or directed—possess a curiosity factor disproportionate to their small size. \u003cem\u003eFlapping Ankles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInverted Comma\u003c\/em\u003es, or \u003cem\u003eTinned Lettuce\u003c\/em\u003e? Such buttons and the shows they were based on offer send-ups of staid conventions (idiosyncratic napkin folding, anyone?) or make cryptic suggestions to “Embrace Etceterism.”\r\rBut he didn’t stop there—in his trademark style Gorey both lauded and gently spoofed his beloved New York City Ballet, and even dabbled in a bit of political commentary. With each button Gorey fashioned, he put the wearer at the center of a memory, a recollection of a particular place and time.\r\rButtons (Gorey’s especially, with their enigmatic designs) necessitate some form of personal connection— perhaps a laugh or a discussion, but at least an offering from one person to another. Gorey made his buttons as a reminder that one had “been there,” had made that connection, and would carry that moment with them—literally and figuratively.\r\r\u003cem\u003eAlways One Button Short\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a selection of Gorey’s compact creations, researched and photographed by noted Gorey collector Jonas Ploeger. 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