Walt Whitman's visionary manifesto, boldly illustrated. This pocket edition provides the perfect introduction to Whitman's most expansive and audacious poem, combined with 27 original illustrations that match his boundless ambition, beginning with 'a spear of summer grass.'
Song of Myself is about one person and about everything. It begins with the poet, then reaches outward, expanding to every living thing and beyond, in line after line of seemingly spontaneous and endless inspiration. It's like watching a religion with no church, book, or dogma materialize, spun out of nothing but sublime language.
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I decided to order these books in order to get a sneak peek at the products I'd already decided to support on Kickstarter. All five books were packaged together and with enough bubble wrap and paper to ensure they arrived without a scratch. They are smaller than I thought they'd be in person, but the contents are wonderful - with beautiful layouts of the text over gripping illustrations.
A beautifully done little book.
A really enjoyable edition
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Love these little books! This would be a great gift!
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Thank you very much! Sublime!
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Beautiful little book
My wife loves this collection dearly and is fascinated by the illustrations and the juxtaposition against the prose.
Also the included gratis prints were especially kind, unexpected, and deeply appreciated
Beautiful
Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself; / I am large I contain multitudes.
This is an abridged version of the poem. It includes illustrations and an artistic structure. For those looking for an overview of “Song of Myself,” this serves as a suitable sample.
When I was younger, I saw this as narcissistic. Now, I see the value in recognizing the individual and the interconnectedness of everything. Awakening means seeing the ordinary in an extraordinary way.
There is a tremendous amount of wisdom in this poem, a celebration of being human and not feeling a single ounce of shame in it.
“I exist as I am, that is enough / If no other in the world be aware I sit content, / And if each and all be aware I sit content.”
Grab a copy of the poem in its entirety and sip on it like a good cup of coffee and celebrate yourself…“for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.”
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So artistic and creative, lovely!
Perfect size to hold in your hand and carry in your pocket; designs and art are pleasing. Hope to see more author’s works represented.
A lovely gift
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Absolutely beautifully crafted and packaged!
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Perfect gift. Just enough words per page to allow the reader to take time and let them sink in while viewing the beautiful artwork. Love these!
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Lovely small gift for myself!
Obvious State is a creative studio and publisher founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011.
We make bold, illustrated editions and art drawn from the classics.
Our books and prints are available in our shop and in bookstores and boutiques nationwide.
Our work has been featured at The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Writers Museum, The Emily Dickinson Museum, The Library of Congress, The Getty Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and more.
Every piece is illustrated by Evan Robertson — a single artistic vision applied to some of the greatest works ever written.
Provocative visuals paired with punctuated language, full of surprising visual metaphors, subtext, and insider nudges.
Our pocket editions are portable art objects made to collect, share, and inspire moments of quiet reflection in an overstimulated digital world.
We’re drawn to language that has stood the test of time, insights that strike a chord, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts critical thinking.
