This carefully crafted collection of Dickinson’s poems blends poetic verse and visual storytelling into a seamless narrative that shines a light on the reclusive poet's introspective world. Explore Dickinson’s solitary yet hopeful “letter to the world” — her gift to those who take the time to understand the quiet wisdom in her words.
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
Dickinson had a very green thumb. She tended to flowers, vegetables and trees on the property and in her private greenhouse.
WHAT MAKES IT AWESOME?
Emily Dickinson is often referred to as the mother of American poetry, and she deserves the title.
WHY READ IT?
She dedicated her life and considerable talents to writing her most profound and intimate thoughts but never intended to share them. Aren’t you just a little curious?
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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 fine 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.
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Provocative visuals paired with punctuated language, full of surprising visual metaphors, subtext, and insider nudges that reveal themselves slowly.
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.
