Writers

Edward Gorey Decorating the Fireplace Holiday Cards

"Suppiluliumas dozes while the family finishes decorating the fireplace.”

Edward Gorey Hertha Strugg's Fifth Christmas Cards

This design dates from 1979 when it was sent by the artist Edward Gorey and the publisher, the superb private Albondocani Press (1968-1991), as their personal limited edition holiday card.

Edward Gorey Fruitcake Holiday Cards

Edward Gorey shares his recommendation for what to do with the gift of a fruitcake in this Goreyesque illustration that reflects his twinkling wit and keen eye.

Louisa May Alcott Pillow Cover- Typewriter

"She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain." —Louisa May Alcott

Whitman Square Inch Bracelet

"Some people are so much sunlight to the square inch.”—Walt Whitman

Emily Dickinson Pendant Necklace

“I dwell in possibility”

Where's Will? Shakespeare Seek and Find Book

Midsummer Toddler Onesie or Tee

"And though she be but little, she is fierce!" 6-12 mo onesie, 12-18 mo tee, 18-24 mo tee and 2T tee

Walt Whitman Earrings

"Resist much. Obey little." The poet's rallying cry for individual and collective liberty, from 1860 edition of "Leaves of Grass."

Edward Gorey Assorted All-occasion Notecards

Ten 5” x 7” notecards, blank inside, with envelopes, one each of 10 designs.

Sentence Diagrams of Great Literary Openers

“I really do not know that anything has ever been more exciting than diagramming sentences.” —Gertrude Stein. 24 detachable postcards, bound in a mini hardcover book.

Edward Gorey Sparkler Birthday Cards

Message on front of card: I hope that you are pleased to see this card that comes to you from me. Inside greeting: Happy Birthday!

Brontë Characters Mug

These heirloom quality bone china mugs are decorated with humorous illustrations depicting characters from Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë’s literary classics.

Shakespeare's Britain 1000-Piece Puzzle

The beautiful image on this 1,000-piece puzzle is a pictorial map of Britain as it was in 1583, with the geographical settings of Shakespeare’s history plays labeled.

Mark Twain Sterling Silver Cuff

"To believe yourself brave is to be brave; it is the one only essential thing."

The New York Review Quiz Book

Edward Gorey Birthday Cake Cards

Six 5” x 7” notecards with envelopes. Inside greeting: Happy Birthday!

Shakespeare Duck

This bathtub bard is equally at home in a swimming pool, and a charming addition to a desk or bookshelf. “To quack or not to quack?” is his existential question.

Edward Gorey Dancing Cats 300-piece Puzzle

These felines—knitting, skating, balancing, and juggling their way through Edward Gorey's 'Dancing Cats and Neglected Murderesses'—are classic examples of his anthropomorphic animals and Edwardian eccentrics.

Edward Gorey Raining Cats and Dogs Umbrella

Gorey's whimsical drawings of cats and dogs have been painstakingly digitally rebuilt on this sturdy auto-open umbrella.

Edward Gorey 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, the puzzle features the image “Untitled” (1965) by the incomparable Edward Gorey, creator of the animated opening sequence of the PBS television series Mystery!

Baby Lit Classics

Toddler Gift Collection

Parents will appreciate the contents of our gift collection for two- and three-year-olds as much as the toddler recipient. We’ve filled a tote with all thing literary, designed not only to build vocabulary, but to keep a small person busy.

Baby Gift Collection

To mark a birthday, a holiday, or a celebration, we have assembled a memorable gift-filled tote for a future reader. We’ve filled them with all things literary and age-appropriate for a baby (ages 1-2).

Newborn Gift Collection

Celebrate the birth of a future reader with our gift collection of all things literary, especially chosen for a newborn.

Hamlet Pencils

A fun and philosophical addition to any desk;.Hamlet’s existential question posed in a lighthearted way on six No. 2 pencils.

Shakespeare Characters Mug

These heirloom quality bone china mugs are decorated with humorous illustrations depicting more than 40 of the central characters from 14 of Shakespeare’s major plays.

Walt Whitman Cuff Bracelet

“now voyager sail thou forth to seek and find”

Jane Austen Characters Mug

Heirloom quality bone china mugs decorated with wonderfully detailed humorous illustrations depicting more than 40 of the central characters from six of Austen’s major works.

“Obstinate, headstrong girl” Necklace

Jane Austen

Resist much. Obey little. Adult size T-shirt

Unisex. Various sizes. "Resist much. Obey little" -Walt Whitman's rallying cry for individual and collective liberty, from 1860 edition of "Leaves of Grass."

Shakespeare Sonnet 116 Möbius Bracelet

"Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments..."