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TALES, MYSTERIES, AND CONTRIVANCES by Edgar Allan Poe Acclaimed Harvard historian Jill Lepore guides us through the twists and turns of Poe’s life and works, and with incisive wit, brings her expertise to bear on a man famous for concocting riddles, mysteries... and outright lies. Together, we have assembled a collection of fourteen of Poe’s most iconic works, including his infamous tales, groundbreaking mysteries, and contemptuous contrivances. https://lnkd.in/eYEPpQYM

This publication released just after President Barack Obama was sworn into office. It features his first Inaugural Address delivered on January 20, 2009. This important speech presented his vision for the future and his road map for getting there. We have designed and letterpress printed the President’s words in a special limited edition of 550 copies. The text is accompanied by two photographs of President Obama by official White House photographer Pete Souza and two vignettes hand cut by master engraver John Wallace. https://lnkd.in/eVywKgfJ

As we wrap up our week we would like to showcase our latest dispatch fresh off the press and shipping to lucky dispatch subscribers. We wanted to showcase some of the behind the scene steps that go into binding a dispatch book. Remaining copies of "These are the Meditations of My Heart" are now available on our website. https://lnkd.in/e-nrKuYs

The next Thornwillow Dispatch: THE MACHINE STOPS by E. M. Forster It gives us great pleasure to present the next Thornwillow Dispatch: The Machine Stops by legendary author, E. M. Forster. Best known for his novels that examine class differences and hypocrisy in early 20th-century British society. Available for subscription now until October 27, 2024 in three letterpress printed limited editions https://lnkd.in/eYKF-dWB

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART More mysterious, disturbing, and bone chilling reads: Explore the full library of 63 Thornwillow Dispatch Titles- https://lnkd.in/e9CDcmYi

FOR THE SPOOKY CORRESPONDENT And what Trick or Treat Basket is full without beautiful spooky correspondence cards? Teach the little monsters to say thank you properly by giving them note cards with hand engraved motifs that will help them say boo. Spider- https://lnkd.in/eKDptJiw Jack-O-Lantern- https://lnkd.in/eqrqfQdK Bat- https://lnkd.in/e--92VVu Skull and Crossbones- https://lnkd.in/eEkw-nGn

THE INFAMOUS BENGAL MING by Rajesh Parameswaran A beautiful and disturbing story by exceptionally talented author Rajesh Parameswaran. In this tale Parameswaran takes us inside the mind of a lovesick tiger who escapes the zoo and narrates his terrifying journey. Brace yourself for an adventure that compels us to question whether it is ever possible to change who we are and to escape our nature. https://lnkd.in/emKhQsJi

THE BIRDS by Daphne du Maurier What is our place in the natural order of things? What happens when human beings push the patience of the environment too far? How does the natural world push back? First published in 1952, Daphne du Maurier’s story The Birds, imagines answers to these questions in her iconic and chilling story. https://lnkd.in/eECzkg_d

DRACULA'S GUEST by Bram Stoker  Bram Stoker’s widow, Florence Stoker, published "Dracula’s Guest" in 1914, two years after the author’s death. According to her notes, this scary read was the original preamble to Stoker's iconic story of Count Dracula. Brilliantly and terrifyingly written it is the tickle at the back of your neck that warns of things to come. https://lnkd.in/eQqw3ExD

TALES, MYSTERIES, AND CONTRIVANCES by Edgar Allan Poe Acclaimed Harvard historian Jill Lepore guides us through the twists and turns of Poe’s life and works, and with incisive wit, brings her expertise to bear on a man famous for concocting riddles, mysteries... and outright lies. Together, we have assembled a collection of fourteen of Poe’s most iconic works, including his infamous tales, groundbreaking mysteries, and contemptuous contrivances. https://lnkd.in/eYEPpQYM