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Born a slave in 50 AD, Epictetus would become one of the most revered Stoic teachers of his age, sought out by eminent intellectuals and public figures, among them the Emperor Hadrian himself.
Unlike his contemporaries, Epictetus wrote nothing down. Fortunately, his teachings were captured and distilled by his student Arrian into the Enchiridion, a compact handbook of Stoic wisdom, designed to be kept at hand and consulted daily.
Beautifully designed and boldly illustrated, this edition presents the complete work in a pocket edition true to its original intent: a practical guide for anyone seeking to live with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
3 books for $30 — Use code 3BOOKS at checkout
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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.
