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Carpe Diem

Collected Works & Poems
Illustrated by Evan Robertson

Carpe Diem is a collection of classic works and poems carefully selected to inspire you to live every day with passion and conviction.

The book includes soaring poetry, powerful prose, and bold, graphic illustrations that serve as a call to action for all of us on our crazy, ecstatic, tragic, beautiful, heartbreaking, amazing, one-way journey through our lives. Each passage offers its own unique meditation on time, fate, and the art of embracing the moment.

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

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Which Writers?

Horace, Khayyam, Tennyson, Dickinson, Yeats, Housman, Rumi, Wilde, Goethe, James, Conrad, Henley, Marvell, Marlowe, Millay, London, Hesse, Brontë, Gibran, Longfellow, Rilke, Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Frost, Keats and many more.

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Illustrated Edition

"How can artwork live on the page with poetic text in a way that enhances it without upstaging it or undermining its ability to communicate? That was my main priority, and it informed everything about the visual approach.

The stark palette, the repetition of visual elements, and the balance of art and text all serve to drive the narrative forward. While there’s no “correct” way to visualize these works, I’ve chosen to focus on the broader themes rather than the literal narration of action. I wanted to create a seamless marriage of provocative visuals and punctuated language, both exploring the same idea in slightly different ways. The result, I hope, creates a uniquely illuminating and immersive experience for the reader, where the wisdom that the author and artist explore together are brought into sharper focus."

- Evan Robertson
Obvious State Cofounder & Illustrator

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Beautiful Typography

For this project, we selected Ogg—a luscious calligraphic serif typeface designed by Lucas Sharp. The design was inspired by the iconic hand lettering of twentieth century book designer and calligrapher Oscar Ogg. It captures the unique mix of calligraphic and typographic forms he achieved through his use of hand carved pen nibs. While Ogg is high contrast and dramatic, it remains refined and warm, which we think pairs perfectly with the art. 

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Carpe Diem Cover Art Print

Since the Roman poet Horace coined the phrase in 23 BC, carpe diem (“seize the day”) has become a rally cry to embrace life’s fleeting beauty while we can. 

In this illustration, a sunrise beams over a part of Rome's seven hills. The shape of the hills and beams become the wing of a robin, grabbing the sun like a ripe berry.

• 11x14 inch art print with white border 
• Premium, fine art paper made in New York 
• Elegant eggshell finish
• Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll! 
• Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14) 

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