Bibliophilia: 100 Literary Postcards
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553447890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Evan Robertson is an illustrator the Co-founder of Obvious State - a New York City-based design studio inspired by literature and language. . They’re word lovers who make things for fellow word lovers
This collection of 100 postcards showcases bold graphic interpretations of 50 of the greatest literary quotes of all time. Nothing speaks to us like great literature. It presents us with truth, challenges, humor, and delight. From Virginia Wolf to Oscar Wilde, from Brontë to Poe to Austen, each piece will spark your imagination and kindle your creative spirit.
margaritamaudiib said Mostly classics. Okay, I REALLY like the simplicity of the cards. In their own way, I find them elegantly done and in incredible good taste. The card stock is of high quality, there are "Mostly classics" according to margaritamaudiib. Okay, I REALLY like the simplicity of the cards. In their own way, I find them elegantly done and in incredible good taste. The card stock is of high quality, there are 2 sets of 50, which has been a common occurrence with 100 card box sets as of late, and the quotes chosen are all fairly well known and would be easily recognizable to most readers. My ONLY complaint is that I wish there were literature quot. sets of 50, which has been a common occurrence with 100 card box sets as of late, and the quotes chosen are all fairly well known and would be easily recognizable to most readers. My ONLY complaint is that I wish there were literature quot. "High Quality Cards for Literature Lovers" according to wsk. These cards are great quality and the graphics chosen to go with the literary quotes are beautifully rendered. I purchased these cards to send to my wife with little notes. Since she's an English teacher, I figured she'd love them, and she does. The only reason I didn't give the cards five stars is that many of the quotes are a bit on the dark side, for lack of a better description. I suppose that is to be . "All monochrome, and frequently subdued" according to Allen Smalling. "Do I dare disturb the universe? ~ T.S. Eliot. "There is no denying the wild horse in us" ~ Virginia Woolf. "Occasionally, words must serve to obscure the facts." ~ Niccolo Machiavelli. Here are 50 postcards in duplicate, totaling a hundred, featuring quotes from recognized authors and black-and-white drawings meant to accentuate the mood. As a Postcrosser, I love having these cards since they speak directl
. They’re word lovers who make things for fellow word lovers. About the Author Evan Robertson is an illustrator the Co-founder of Obvious State - a New York City-based design studio inspired by literature and language