Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration. 

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde

From his 1892 play “Lady Windermere’s Fan.” In the illustration, an inverted cobblestone street winds beyond an archway that cradles a woman. The rain puddling on the cobblestones reflects the stars “above.”

Turn the image upside down for a different perspective. 

Product Details:

• Cover: 18pt recycled chipboard made from recycled content & books
• 32 college ruled sheets, uncoated 70# paper
• Pocket sized: 3.5 x 5 inches
• Saddle stitched with matching black staples
• Made in US in partnership with Scout Books.

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