An encyclopedia of once-common things passing us by.

(You can buy the lovely book version too.)

 

 

Dear Urban Outfitters: Why are you selling these postcards of obsolete objects but have neglected to stock your stores with a book about such objects? A book called OBSOLETE? It’s the cool thing to do. Barnes & Noble is doing it. Borders is doing it. But not YOU! Get with it, UO. Books are cool. Actually, they’re so uncool that they’ve circling back to cool. Like cinch-waist pants. I’ve been thinking about reading one myself. Books are the future. Invest in it! Invest in my future! Mama needs a new pair of pre-rumpled corduroys. Or does your company plan to make its fortune from selling ironic lampshades forever? Sincerely, Jean Nana Ssorgman PS: Ithaca is Gorges! UrbanOutfitters.com > Analog Postcard Set

Dear Urban Outfitters:

Why are you selling these postcards of obsolete objects but have neglected to stock your stores with a book about such objects? A book called OBSOLETE? It’s the cool thing to do. Barnes & Noble is doing it. Borders is doing it. But not YOU! Get with it, UO. Books are cool. Actually, they’re so uncool that they’ve circling back to cool. Like cinch-waist pants. I’ve been thinking about reading one myself.

Books are the future. Invest in it! Invest in my future! Mama needs a new pair of pre-rumpled corduroys. Or does your company plan to make its fortune from selling ironic lampshades forever?

Sincerely,

Jean Nana Ssorgman

PS: Ithaca is Gorges!


UrbanOutfitters.com > Analog Postcard Set

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