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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

"Do I dare disturb the universe?" - T. S. Eliot

Eliot’s timeless modernist masterpiece visually reimagined. This unique illustrated edition explores Eliot’s themes of indecision and isolation, as well as the overwhelming desire for connection, which is as an often overlooked element of the poem.  

This artful pocket edition is illustrated by Obvious State Founder, Evan Robertson and is printed in the United States on beautiful premium paper. It makes a great gift for poetry and art lovers alike. 

FUN FACT
It was Eliot's first published piece, and he was only 22.

WHAT MAKES IT AWESOME?
A stream of consciousness monologue inside the head of a tortured, self-loathing cosmopolitan that manages to be sublimely beautiful.

WHY READ IT?
It’s a cautionary tale against inaction and a warning about the ways in which modern life isolates us and leads us to disillusionment. Bonus: you'll impress your friends with your Dante references.

SPECIAL OFFER
Any 3 books for $30. Use code: 3BOOKS 
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  • Paperback: 72 pages(perfect bound)
  • Publisher: Obvious State (September 4, 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-63330-002-6
  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 6 inches
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About Us

Obvious State is a creative studio and independent press founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011. We make bold, conceptual art that makes you think again.

In the age of clickbait, infotainment, and overstimulation, slow thought has become a luxury. Our work exists to change that. Every piece is handcrafted by Evan — art and language that provoke thought, inspire curiosity, and make the ideas that have always mattered feel urgent again.

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.