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On Nature

On Nature

"Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

An artfully illustrated book of poetry, excerpts, and musings from the writers and philosophers who contemplated nature's beauty and mystery. From Emerson's essays on its wisdom, to the Romantic poets' reveries on its power and awe, this unique edition brings together enduring insights on that which connects us to the earth and to each other.

The bold graphic interpretations are a visual ode to nature and are inspired by excerpts from Emerson, Thoreau, Wordsworth, Frost, Shelley, Rossetti, Cather, Yeats, Machado, Keats, Verlaine, Whitman, Teasdale, Hughes and more.

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 literature and art lovers alike.

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  • Paperback: 84 pages(perfect bound)
  • Publisher: Obvious State (Oct 1, 2022)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-63330-021-7
  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.2 x 6 inches

 

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About Us

Obvious State is a creative studio and independent press founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011. We make bold, original art and books inspired by the ideas and language that have shaped how we think.

In the age of mindless scrolling and digital overstimulation, slow thought has become a luxury. Our work exists to change that. Every piece is illustrated by Evan — art and language that provoke thought, inspire curiosity, and make the ideas that have always mattered feel urgent again.

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.