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. 

“Some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” – Willa Cather

From her novel The Song of the Lark. In the illustration, an ocean scene is bifurcated into calm and choppy waves. The edge of the border defines the sail of a boat, and the sun becomes the craft’s decoration.

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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