The Edgar Allan Poe collection is the literary-gothic line our most-detailed customers ask for by name. Six designs, each painted as a wearable tribute to a specific work — The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Masque of the Red Death, and Poe Inspired (our flagship Poe set).

Every design is hand-painted by one of our gothic-specialist artists in real gel polish. The Tell-Tale Heart carries a crimson heart motif, The Black Cat features hand-painted feline silhouettes, The Fall of the House of Usher uses red-and-black coffin-shaped designs. Painted, not printed. Layered gel, UV-cured 4-6 times.

Poe sets ship with 12+ sizes per finger position, free first-order sizing kit, prep kit, and our 30-day return on unworn sets. Wear 2-4 weeks, reuse 5-10 times.

Edgar Allan Poe is the most-literary line in our gothic press-on nails studio — part of the broader handmade press-on nails catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these for cosplay or year-round wear?

Both. Our Poe customers wear these year-round to bookshops, literary events, gallery openings, and Halloween. They read as sophisticated dark-academia, not costume.

Can I get a custom literary-gothic design?

Yes — we paint other authors and works on commission. Past requests: Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Daphne du Maurier. See custom press-on nails.

What shapes work best for Poe designs?

Coffin, stiletto, and almond. The Fall of the House of Usher is built on coffin shape; the rest available in multiple silhouettes.