The complete illustrated collection of the three great Stoics.
An emperor, a statesman, and a former slave. Three lives that could not have been more different, and one philosophy that guided them all. This gift set brings together bold, illustrated pocket editions of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca the Younger, and Epictetus, each with a distinct personality and a unique way into this powerful and pragmatic philosophy.
Every book contains twelve thoughtful illustrations, created by artist Evan Robertson in direct response to each philosopher's most insightful aphorisms.
Read them in any order, though many begin with Epictetus and end with Marcus Aurelius.
The Stoic's Handbook by Epictetus
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Format: (3) Pocket Edition Paperbacks
Publisher: Obvious State
Language: English
Product dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 6 inches
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.
