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Song of Myself

By Walt Whitman
Illustrated by Evan Robertson

Forget the stiff-collared, oil-painted poets of the past—Walt Whitman was a rule-breaking, free-verse-slinging, self-publishing rebel who redefined American poetry. He tossed out formal British traditions, smashed rhyme schemes, and unleashed a raw, electrifying voice that still echoes today.

Our illustrated edition of Song of Myself captures the untamed spirit of his work—the self, the soul, the interconnectedness of all things.

See why Whitman’s barbaric yawp still resonates.

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"WITTY & ELEGANT"

- Los Angeles Times 

"Clever, Exquisitely Inked"

- My Modern Met 

"VISUAL PUNS"

- Flavorwire 

"GORGEOUS LITERARY ART"

- Book Riot

In Pursuit of Wisdom & Beauty

Obvious State is a independent press and multidisciplinary creative studio founded in 2011 by husband and wife team Nichole and Evan Robertson.

Our work is inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, witty insights that strike a chord, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts critical thinking.

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ON STOICISM

Marcus Aurelius

This modern pocket-edition of “The Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius combines theme-oriented organization, careful abridgment and beautiful illustration to create a refreshing and illuminating introduction to the wisdom of Stoicism.

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PROJECT

Women Writers

From Sappho’s ancient call-to-action, "become a voice," to Virginia Woolf’s call for intellectual freedom in A Room of One's Own, these foundational writers had a remarkable impact on future generations. 

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MOST ABSURD

Shakespeare's silliest lines, seriously considered.

The Bard wrote many a sublime line, but our focus for the Most Absurd project is on the ludicrous stage directions, cheeky insults, and laugh-out-loud observations that highlight Shakespeare's lighter side. 

If you like optical illusions, visual puns, inside jokes, random bears, cats in too-small boxes, rogue pirates, and Scotland represented as an egg yolk, this is for you.

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CLIENT WORK

Publishing Collaborations

From custom book covers to postcard sets, game packaging to custom prints, here's a brief overview of some of our projects with publishing clients.

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"Absolutely gorgeous. The quality is incredible, the art looks even better in person, and I loved the attention to using recycled materials. " - JB

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This order was such a thrill! There were extras included with my first purchase (several high quality postcards and a lovely note). This will not be my last order. I’m thrilled with this purchase!

Marquel

Another great Shakespeare print from Obvious State and another perfect gift for my daughter who teaches drama and appreciates the power of the arts to elevate the spirit. Thank you!

robingonring

These are such beautiful postcards and the paper quality is also solid. The only downside is that these are so pretty I am afraid I'll keep them all instead of mailing them. I'll definitely be ordering more postcards.

manasavi

This business goes above and beyond my expectations and I love receiving my packages from them! They included a gift this time with beautiful postcards including some of my fave authors quotes that I will be framing! Always packaged with care and thoughtfulness, I will continue to order from them often!

Amy

The prints look so elegant, it was difficult to choose only three among the selection on the site. We are trying to make our flat look more like home, and these prints add a very nice touch with their original design. 

Chiara Thiel
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We ship internationally via USPS. Packages arrive in about 2-3 weeks. 

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