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The Raven

The Raven

Edgar Allan Poe’s masterful macabre poem, visually reimagined. This fully illustrated edition brings Poe’s exquisite words to life, exploring the subconscious presence of Lenore and the dual nature of the Raven as both a physical and metaphysical creature.

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
Poe originally sold this poem for $9 to The American Review. Quite the bargain!

WHAT MAKES IT AWESOME?
The brilliant linguistic acrobatics required by the relentless meter and rhyme scheme.

WHY READ IT?
Is the raven a demon, a prophet, or just a talking bird? We see it as a kind of Rorschach test for the narrator, and the poem as a psychological thriller with only one character!


SPECIAL OFFER
Any 3 books for $30. Use code: 3BOOKS 
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  • Paperback: 78 pages(perfect bound)
  • Publisher: Obvious State (October 1, 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-63330-004-0
  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 6 inches
$ 12.00

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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.