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We’re a creative studio in pursuit of wisdom and beauty. We’re inspired by provocative language that’s stood the test of time, poetry that captures the beauty of the human experience, and philosophy that drives us to examine and re-examine. We aim to create art and thoughtfully designed gifts that prompt conversations and bring aesthetic joy to everyday objects. All of our goods are meticulously crafted in the United States and printed on the finest papers and materials. After all, beautiful language deserves beautiful treatment.
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A RT P R I N T S pp. 6-11 Our art prints are printed on premium, archival paper that’s milled in the United States. The matte paper has a beautiful, slightly textured finish that showcases the high-density inks.
TOTES pp. 12-15 Our tote bags are handsewn in small batches in Brooklyn. Each 13 x 15" slim tote is constructed with premium 100% natural cotton canvas and has 24" handles. There’s a roomy interior pocket and a one-inch gusset.
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MUGS pp. 16-19 Our hefty, US -printed 15 oz. mugs have roomy handles and hold enough coffee to satisfy robust cravings.
BOOKMARK SETS pp. 20-21 Our bookmark sets are made in the US with heavy, premium archival papers.
POSTCARD SETS pp. 22-25 Our postcard sets are made in the US with heavy, premium archival papers and come in a tab-locked resealable container.
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PRINTS • 11” X 14” FINE ART PRINT • HEAVY, PREMIUM 270 GSM • FOAM BOARD + CELLO SLEEVE
A RT P R I N T S • 11 X 14” • HEAVY, PREMIUM PAPER • FOAM BACKING BOARD • CELLO SLEEVE • MINIMUM ORDER QTY: 2
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A RT P R I N T S • 11 X 14" • HEAVY, PREMIUM PAPER • FOAM BACKING BOARD • CELLO SLEEVE
KATE CHOPIN
CHARLOTTE BRONTË
JANE AUSTEN
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392438990
UPC 634392438983
UPC 634392438914
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EDNA ST. VINCENT MILL AY
ELIZABETH B. BROWNING
ZORA NEALE HURSTON
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392438822
UPC 634392438976
UPC 634392438068
U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
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A RT P R I N T S • 11 X 14" • HEAVY, PREMIUM PAPER • FOAM BACKING BOARD • CELLO SLEEVE
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OSCAR WILDE
EMILY DICKINSON
VIRGINIA WOOLF
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392437290
UPC 634392438082
UPC 634392437245
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HERMAN MELVILLE
EDITH WHARTON
OMAR KHAYYAM
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392437283
UPC 634392439003
UPC 634392438426
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U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
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A RT P R I N T S • 11 X 14" • HEAVY, PREMIUM PAPER • FOAM BACKING BOARD • CELLO SLEEVE
FREDERICK DOUGLASS
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
L ANGSTON HUGHES
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392437269
UPC 634392437276
UPC 634392437252
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WALT WHITMAN
T.S. ELIOT
RUMI
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392437313
UPC 634392438341
UPC 634392438921
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A RT P R I N T S • 11 X 14" • HEAVY, PREMIUM PAPER • FOAM BACKING BOARD • CELLO SLEEVE
EDGAR ALLAN POE
JOHN KEATS
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392438457
UPC 634392437054
UPC 634392437122
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U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
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JOSEPH CONRAD
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
LEO TOLSTOY
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
ART PRINT
UPC 634392438310
UPC 634392438488
UPC 634392437306
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U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
U.S. $24.95 • CAN. $31.95
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TOTES • 13 X 15" • 24" HANDLES • HANDMADE IN BROOKLYN, NY • 100% NATURAL CANVAS • MINIMUM ORDER QTY: 2
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TOTES • 13 X 15" • 24" HANDLES • HANDMADE IN BROOKLYN, NY • 100% NATURAL CANVAS
HARMONY
SPLENDOR
PATHLESS
WORDSWORTH TOTE
KEATS TOTE
BYRON TOTE
UPC 634392437337
UPC 634392437344
UPC 634392437962
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BLUE
FAIR
SILVER
SHELLEY TOTE
COLERIDGE TOTE
BLAKE TOTE
UPC 634392437320
UPC 634392437948
UPC 634392437351
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U.S. $19.95 • CAN. $23.95
U.S. $19.95 • CAN. $23.95
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TOTES • 13 X 15" • 24" HANDLES • HANDMADE IN BROOKLYN, NY • 100% NATURAL CANVAS
DIVERTED
GARMENT
BICYCLE
AUSTEN TOTE
CHOPIN TOTE
BRONTË TOTE
UPC 634392438808
UPC 634392439010
UPC 634392439027
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SELF
VOICE
HORSE
BROWNING TOTE
SAPPHO TOTE
WOOLF TOTE
UPC 634392439034
UPC 634392439041
UPC 634392437801
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TOTES • 13 X 15" • 24" HANDLES • HANDMADE IN BROOKLYN, NY • 100% NATURAL CANVAS
COOL STORY POE
I KANT EVEN
COMPASS
POE PUNS TOTE
KANT PUNS TOTE
MELVILLE TOTE
UPC 634392438037
UPC 634392438044
UPC 634392437795
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U.S. $19.95 • CAN. $24.95
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BOOK ERASMUS TOTE UPC 634392437788 U.S. $19.95 • CAN. $24.95 MIN: 2
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MUGS MUGS
• X-LARGE, 15 OZ
• MADE THAILAND • LARGE, 15IN OZ. CERAMIC MUG • PRINTED IN THE US • MADE IN THAILAND • DISHWASHER/MICROWAVE SAFE SAFE • DISHWASHER/MICROWAVE • MINIMUM ORDER QTY: 4
MUGS • X-LARGE, 15 OZ • MADE IN THAILAND • PRINTED IN THE US • DISHWASHER/MICROWAVE SAFE
BUT FIRST KAFKA
COOL STORY POE
I KANT EVEN
MUG
MUG
MUG
UPC 634392437153
UPC 634392437238
UPC 634392437184
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FEEL THE VERNE
YOU NEED LOVECRAFT
MUG
MUG
UPC 634392438938
UPC 634392438945
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U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
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MUGS • X-LARGE, 15 OZ • MADE IN THAILAND • PRINTED IN THE US • DISHWASHER/MICROWAVE SAFE
COFFEE SPOONS
NOTHING BUT TEA
HARMONY
MUG
MUG
MUG
UPC 634392437160
UPC 634392437221
UPC 634392437177
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
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SPLENDOR
BLUE
RIVERS
MUG
MUG
MUG
UPC 634392437214
UPC 634392437146
UPC 634392437207
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95
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BOOKMARK SETS • 2 X 6" • 6 BOOKMARK SET • 17 PT MATTE PAPER • MINIMUM ORDER QTY: 6
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BOOKMARK SETS • 2 X 6" • 6 BOOKMARK SET • 17 PT MATTE PAPER
WOMEN WRITERS
ROMANTIC POETS
PUNS
BOOKMARK SET
BOOKMARK SET
BOOKMARK SET
UPC 634392438969
UPC 634392437405
UPC 634392437412
U.S. $4.95 • CAN. $6.95
U.S. $4.95 • CAN. $6.95
U.S. $4.95 • CAN. $6.95
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POSTCARDS • 4¼” X 6”, 270 GSM ARCHIVAL • MATTE, SLIGHTLY TEXTURED • RESEALABLE CONTAINER
POSTCARD SETS • SET OF 24 • 4 1/4 X 6" • PRINTED IN THE US • PREMIUM, ARCHIVAL PAPER •MINIMUM ORDER QTY: 2
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POSTCARD SETS • SET OF 24 • 4 1/4 X 6" • PRINTED IN THE US • PREMIUM, ARCHIVAL PAPER
WOMEN WRITERS POSTCARD SET UPC 634392438020 U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95 MIN: 2
ROMANTIC POETS POSTCARD SET UPC 634392437993 U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95 MIN: 2
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POSTCARD SETS • SET OF 24 • 4 1/4 X 6" • PRINTED IN THE US • PREMIUM, ARCHIVAL PAPER
ADVENTURE STORIES POSTCARD SET UPC 634392438006 U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95 MIN: 2
LITERARY PARIS POSTCARD SET UPC 634392438013 U.S. $14.95 • CAN. $18.95 MIN: 2
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