| “I found that I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say in any other way—things that I had no words for.”
—Georgia O’Keeffe Women in Art Postcard SetThis set of postcards features portraits of fifty pioneering female artists by Rachel Ignotofsky, the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Art. The 100 postcards celebrate women artists throughout history with vibrant and colorful portraits. From the vast landscapes of Georgia O’Keeffe to the intimate portraits of Elizabeth Catlett, the works and artists highlighted on these cards are sure to inspire. Discover new works, read the words of the artists in their own voices, and celebrate the successes of some of the most influentials artists of all time. The illustrations feature meaningful information about each artist, making them both beautiful and educational. Collected in an attractive cardboard box, the postcards are perfect for mailing, framing, or using as gift tags. Women in Science: 500-Piece Puzzle This jigsaw puzzle features colorful portraits of fifteen trailblazing women from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The puzzle celebrates well-known pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, as well as less well-known but equally inspiring heroines of the sciences. Featuring art by the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky, this puzzle is the perfect gift for budding scientists and anyone who wishes to learn more about the great contributions women have made to all branches of science. | Women in Art: 500-Piece PuzzleThis engaging puzzle from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky celebrates fifteen pioneering female artists in colorful detail. The puzzle features a diverse array of artists, from well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-known trailblazers including nineteenth-century African American sculptor Mary Edmonia Lewis and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. These brilliant portraits are sure to delight the art enthusiasts, feminists, and puzzle lovers in your life. | Philosophy Teacup It can be a bit hard to get a handle on philosophy…but not with this elegant porcelain cup, made in the style of a yunomi (a traditional Japanese teacup). Ponder life’s most perplexing questions in the company of eighty Western philosophers, displayed in beautiful and humorous original portraits. | E. Frances Little Notes®E. Frances Little Notes® are tiny in size and big on heart. Small enough to slip in a pocket, a lunch box, or a stack of books, each one carries something much larger than its size: a laugh, a love note, a small connection. Whether it’s a joke tucked into a backpack, a to-do list turned sweet, or a simple “thank you,” E. Frances Little Notes® bring joy to life’s little, big, and in-between moments. | Read Banned Books Enamel Pin“Remember, the firemen are rarely necessary. The public itself stopped reading of its own accord.”
—Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 The best way to protest the banning of books is to read them. Spread the word by pinning a “Read Banned Books” pin to a lapel, backpack, or bookbag. | “RESIST MUCH, OBEY LITTLE” PinOur enamel pin is stamped with Walt Whitman’s rallying cry for individual and collective liberty. The poem in which the line appears, “Caution,” was first published as one of the “Messenger Leaves” in the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass. The poem was later retitled “To the States.” | Women Who Changed the World MugThese heirloom-quality bone china mugs are decorated with engaging illustrations depicting more than forty remarkable women, from secret agents, scientists, and suffragists to politicians, presidents, and paleontologists. | Bodleian Library Silk Chiffon Scarf This artful silk chiffon scarf features a montage of Victorian and Edwardian girls’ books with enchanting period titles (Queen of the Dormitory, The Girl of One Hundred Dresses, and more), collated by the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. | Libraries Save Democracy PinShow your support for public libraries and the essential role they play in a democracy by wearing this enamel pin on a collar, lapel, backpack, or tote. Red, white, and blue enamel with silver metal accents. | Libraries Save Democracy Tote Bag Show your support for public libraries and the essential role they play in a democracy by wearing this handsome, well-made tote. At a generous 18" x 14.5", it’s roomy enough for all the books you schlep home from the library. It’s made in the USA, by a company that has been making eco-friendly, cotton canvas tote bags for thirty years. | Instead of a Card:
Ten Poems for Wellbeing “A greeting that not only gives great pleasure but illuminates our lives—like a message in a bottle.”
—Robert McCrum, writer and editor “Ten Poems for Wellbeing” is a title in the “Instead of a Card” series, based on the idea that sending a greeting card is a lovely gesture, and sending a booklet of poetry an even more meaningful one. | Chamonix Cable-Knit Slipper Socks These slipper socks are the perfect accessory for a cozy day in—all you’ll need to add is a great book. Hand-knit and with a soft suede sole, the slippers have a lovely cable-knit pattern and an ankle opening fastened with coconut buttons. The sherpa-fleece lining inside makes them luxuriously soft and very toasty. | Card Catalog NotecardsEvoking memories of wooden card catalogs, this replica cardboard box includes thirty flat notecards and envelopes. The front of each card is a reproduction of an original from the Library of Congress and features a different classic work of literature. | Women Who Changed the World Tote Bag From secret agents, scientists, and suffragists to politicians, presidents, and paleontologists—and of course writers—this amazingly detailed design celebrates women who have had a significant impact on the world, from Ancient Egypt to the present day. | Writers and Characters Mug Absolutely the most stimulating (yet blessedly silent) breakfast companions with whom to share a cuppa: Charlotte Brontë and Mr. Rochester, Hilary Mantel and Anne Boleyn, J. R. R. Tolkien with Bilbo and Smaug, and many more. | Banned Books SocksThese cotton blend socks are “mismatched.” On one sock are printed the titles of fifty famous banned books; the other sock lists the same titles, only redacted with a black bar. Choose between adult small and adult large sizes. | Frida Kahlo Watermelon Silk Chiffon Scarf The vibrant watermelon pattern on this scarf is taken from Viva La Vida, Watermelons, the last painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). Kahlo is celebrated around the world for her outspoken advocacy of women, people with disabilities, and indigenous people, especially those of her native Mexico. | Women Who Changed the World Notebook This amazingly detailed design celebrates thirty-five women who have made a significant impact on the world from Ancient Egypt to the present day. Hardcover: 5.875" x 8.25" (A5); ninety-six pages; cream lined paper. Includes a ribbon page holder. | Votes For Women PaperweightThis glass paperweight is based on a button, worn by marchers at the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade, now housed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Historians later credited the event with invigorating the suffrage movement. | Janet All-Occasion Greeting Cards
by Glen Baxter “Janet set aside an hour each day to work on her threatening letters.” These all-occasion cards by Glen Baxter are sure to enchant both confirmed Baxterians and those in dire need of an introduction. | Walt Whitman Earrings “Resist much, obey little.” Walt Whitman’s rallying cry for individual and collective liberty, from the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass, is stamped on these sterling silver domed disc earrings, for pierced ears. They are handmade in the US. | Eudora Welty Cuff Bracelet “All serious daring starts from within.” For anyone interested in writing, reading, and creativity, Eudora Welty’s autobiographical One Writer’s Beginnings is an iconic work. | “What Good Shall I Do?” Pin Best known as a Founding Father and polymath (writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, politician, diplomat, printer, publisher, and philosopher), Benjamin Franklin tried to lead a moral life. Its clearest expression was his daily practice of asking himself,“What good shall I do this day?” when he awoke, and, before retiring, “What good did I do this day?” | Walt Whitman Gold Happiness Bracelet“Happiness...not in another place but this place, not for another hour but this hour”
—“A Song for Occupations” Walt Whitman’s words from Leaves of Grass are hand-stamped on a 14-karat gold vermeil bangle (2.375" diameter, 0.125" width). There are three small 14-karat wire gold loops on the bracelet. | David Levine Illustrations from the pages of The New York Review of BooksA print of a favorite writer, artist, historical figure, or personal hero makes a thoughtful gift—or a striking addition to your own home or office decor. We offer framed prints of the hundreds of caricatures by celebrated artist David Levine that enriched the pages of The New York Review of Books for more than four decades. Choose among writers, artists, composers, poets, musicians, politicians, historical figures, pop personalities, and more. Marie Curie pictured here. |
