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Person wearing white t-shirt. Front side of t-shirt has a drawing of three faces attached to each other with hair.

2K - Barry McGee Ballpoint T-shirt

$ 30.00

Japan's 2K is THE coolest t-shirt maker out! This one is a ballpoint pen drawing from Barry McGee. Purple print on white!

Book cover for A Tiger in the Land of Dreams featuring a tiger with watermelon striping and coloring, standing in an open space with strange trees made of tigers.

Page excerpt from picture book featuring illustration of a watermelon colored tiger turning slowly into a daruma.

Colorful illustration of various fruits and animals on a white background

Page excerpt from picture book featuring an illustration of a tiger colored like a watermelon, looking at its reflection in water.

A Tiger in the Land of Dreams by Tiger Tateishi

$ 21.95

Hardcover, 34 pages, measures 7.5 x 10.25 inches.

A Tiger in the Land of Dreams is the first English-language edition of a legendary picture book from 1984. Tiger Tateishi, well-known in the worlds of art and comics, takes us on a journey through a surreal land with Torakichi, a constantly-morphing green tiger. The artist saw this strange tiger as a combination of an animal and a plant. Suitable for all ages, but this is the type of book you buy for the dreamy artwork.

"It may be time for you to take a trip to a strange land above the clouds where the tigers are green with blue stripes. It’s calming and odd and makes you feel like you have entered a dream. And, actually, you have entered the dream of Torakichi the Tiger. Torakichi oozes out of his translucent cube (of ice?), splashes in a pond, then transforms into a daruma-san, a fearsome looking god of luck without eyelids or limbs. There are Dali-esque adventures with Torakichi’s tail, and Escher-like stairs and mazes to wonder at."--Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review

“There’s no escaping the dream as long as this book is open.”--Yukiko Hiromatsu, author of Japanese Picturebooks: 100 Years, 100 Illustrators, 100 Books

Cover for issue #11 of Optic Nerve, mint green with 8 simplistic white flowers and a black and white illustration of a man's back, with short black hair and a black collared short sleeve.

Adrian Tomine - Optic Nerve #11

$ 3.95

Paperback, 10" x 7", 32pp

In this long-awaited conclusion to Adrian Tomine's three-part epic, the story leaps across the country, taking place entirely in New York. All of protagonist Ben Tanaka's worst (and most amusing) traits are brought to the fore as his obsessive quest reaches a fever pitch. His best friend, Alice Kim, finds herself at an unexpected crossroads in her life, forcing her to make several life-altering decisions. But whatever happened to Ben's girlfriend, Miko Hayashi? That and many other answers are revealed as our protagonists walk and talk their way through the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, all delineated in Tomine's evocatively pristine style.

Set of small animal figurines on bases with colorful landscapes and one crystal for each.

Promo graphic of a set of animal figurines in unique landscapes with crystals.

Animal Forest Crystal Blind Box

$ 8.50

Figure measures approximately 1.5 to 2 inches tall.

Cute animals in fun landscapes with crystals. These peaceful crystal homes make for a perfect addition to any desk or shelf space. See which one you can snag!

Random assortment. Sold Separately. Chosen at random.

Salmon pink square handkerchief with 3 large stylistic white flowers with thick green stems, a small line of ants walks nearby.

Ants on Flowers Square Handkerchief (Salmon Pink)

$ 14.00

Handkerchief measures approximately 10 x 10 inches.

This lightweight towel can be used as such or as a handkerchief, folding up to be displayed in one's pocket! A collaboration between MoritaMiW, a poetry artist, and Kusubashi Monori, a Japanese towel maker. MiW's imagery brings each accessory to life and can even be hung up as decor.

100% cotton.

White figurine of a monkey wearing a sign - with a black and white box labeled 'Laugh Now' on a light gray background

White monkey figurine with packaging on a white background

White monkey figurine with a 'Laugh Now' box on a light gray background

Apologies to Banksy - Laugh Now 6" Vinyl Figure

$ 16.00

Measures 6 inches tall.

Apologies to Banksy are known for their collectible vinyl figures that act as odes to the famous British artist's work. This figure, in reference to one of his most famous pieces, titled "Laugh now, but one day we'll be in charge," can now be customized with the message, design, or image of your choice.

Create your own Laugh Now with whatever you have on hand, or leave it blank to enjoy its natural beauty.

Black line art abstract map of the Bay Area, with circles representing the main cities and various lines representing well known roads/bridges/routes.

Archie's Press - Bay Area Map Letterpress Print

$ 32.00

Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Bay Area definitely has a mist about it. This loose-knit group of cities is probably the most beautiful metropolitan area in the US. Not probably, it is the most beautiful, with the best produce and the best tacos. It's no surprise that it's really expensive. I took all the major cities and towns surrounding this massive body of water and spun it into a simple graphic diagram.

Black ink on white letterpress paper.

Black letterpress on white paper of the city of Brooklyn, depicted abstractly as various circles and lines. Neighborhood names are inside of circles, aligned in relation to their real location, and connected by street names. "Brooklyn" is written largely in the upper left corner.

Archie's Press - Brooklyn Circle City Map Letterpress Print

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

Laid Land Series

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Choose your preferred city.

Circular diagram of the Chinese Zodiac with text on a light gray background

Archie's Press - Chinese Zodiac Chart Letterpress Print

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

The "five phases" described in this chart have a long and complicated formulation and interaction that takes a wholly non-western mind to fully comprehend.

This chart succeeds at introducing the concept and giving some cultural context about the Chinese Zodiac.

Archie's Press - Circle City Map Letterpress Print (Kyoto)

$ 28.00

Letterpress print, measures 8 x 8 inches.

This letterpress map is traditional, beautiful and the most visually pleasing. A great way to show love for the beautiful city of Kyoto.

Archie's Press explains it best:

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Black letterpress on white paper of New York City, depicted abstractly as various circles, lines and abstract shapes. Neighborhood names are inside of circles, aligned in relation to their real location, and connected by street names. "New York City" is written largely in the upper right corner.

Archie's Press - Map Letterpress Print (New York City)

$ 32.00

Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

Laid Land Series

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Silver silkscreen on black paper of the moon, depicted abstractly as various circles, representing craters and geographical elements, written across the planet, aligned in relation to their real location. "The Moon" is written largely in the top left.

Archie's Press - Moon Circle Map - Large Silkscreen Print

$ 48.00

Measures 17.5 x 17.5 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

Lets map the moon!

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Silver ink on black paper. Available in two sizes and printing methods.

Silver letterpress on black paper of the moon, depicted abstractly as various circles, representing craters and geographical elements, written across the planet, aligned in relation to their real location. "The Moon" is written largely in the top left.

Archie's Press - Moon Circle Map - Letterpress Print (Black)

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

Lets map the moon!

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Silver ink on black paper. Available in two sizes and printing methods.

A circular graphic print with various pizza styles labeled with different names such as New York, Chicago, and California, centered with the word 'PIZZA' in bold.

Archie's Press - Pizza Chart Print

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

From Our friend Archie

Pizza is the most beloved food in America, and likely the world. However, it often means different things to different people. When my family moved to Rhode Island (a mere 45 minutes from our home in Massachusetts), we encountered a totally bizarro form of pizza that is known only in Rhode Island: The Pizza Strip. Every single birthday, Bar Mitzvah and board meeting has these things. It's a thick piece of focaccia bread smothered with sweet and salty tomato sauce, no visible cheese and cut into strips. It's served cold, and leaves a visible residue of grease on anything it touches. Is this pizza? 7 year-old me didn't think so, but I was told it was pizza enough times that now I think it counts. There aren't many restaurants that sell this style, but every Rhode Island bakery will have some version of it.

We included a few chain pizzas because they are so ubiquitous throughout the country that their flavor defies any other style.

It's also a gimme, since the map itself is shaped like a pizza.

Letterpress Snob Wheel printed in black ink on textured white paper with deep impression.

Silver letterpress on black paper of the solar system, depicted abstractly as various circles and rings. Planets and geographical elements are written inside circles, aligned in relation to their real location. "Solar System" is written largely in the top left.

Archie's Press - Solar System Circle Map - Letterpress Print

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

A circle map of every planet, most moons and lots of other space junk you never knew existed.

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Informational style illustration graphic of the Solar System, simplified to be many circles and concentric lines with named labels.

Archie's Press - The Solar System (White/Black) - Large Silkscreen Print

$ 48.00

Measures 17.5 x 17.5 inches.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

A circle map of every planet, most moons and lots of other space junk you never knew existed.

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Black letterpress print on white paper, depicting the flow of power for the United States government, as a flow chart of sorts.

Archie's Press - The United States Government Constitution Letterpress Print

$ 32.00

Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.

A very simple diagram of a very complicated government. I believe people are apathetic to voting and government because the ecosystem of politics is too complicated.

Red orange letterpress print on white paper depicting the city of Tokyo abstractly as circles and lines. Neighborhood names are inside of circles, aligned in relation to their real location, and connected by street names and train routes. "Tokyo" is written largely in the upper left corner.

Archie's Press - Tokyo Circle City Map - Letterpress Print (Red & White)

$ 28.00

Measures 8 x 8 inches.

Comes in Red or Black.

Buy Olympia explains it best:

Laid Land Series

Why Circles?

Circles are the simplest shape for our eyes and brain to understand. When faced with a swathe of circles, we're not as overwhelmed by the information. It's easy to look at, and easy to read.

Neighborhoods don't have corners: When you're in-between three different neighborhoods, which neighborhood are you in? There are no-man's lands all over a city.

Not only do circles create a contained space, but they also imply entire worldliness. In old times, a village was often mapped in a circle, which was probably the whole world to its inhabitants.

Choose your preferred city.