Obvious State Reviews

Obvious State offers a range of products with prices that vary depending on the item. For example, their 2024 Literary Calendar is priced at $9.00, down from the original $18.00. Individual prints such as the Aurelius series or the Shakespeare "Bear" illustration are available for $28.00 each. Notebooks themed around various authors like Austen and Aurelius are priced at $6.00. They also offer a Bestsellers Postcard Collection for $18.00. Prices for their Illustrated Classics and other literary-themed items are consistent with these examples, reflecting the studio's focus on quality and thematic consistency.

Obvious State is renowned for its Illustrated Classics series, which are pocket-sized editions of works by celebrated authors like T. S. Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman, each uniquely illustrated. The studio's Marcus Aurelius collection has been highlighted as a new release, offering a modern take on The Meditations. Their Most Absurd! project focuses on Shakespeare's lighter side, featuring ludicrous stage directions and cheeky insults. Among their popular offerings are also The Paris Journal and Literary Paris, which are visual and literary tributes to Paris, capturing the city's essence through photography and literary quotes. Additionally, Obvious State's collaboration with Chronicle Books has produced works like Paris in Color and New York in Color, showcasing vibrant photographic tours of these iconic cities.