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Reading a Book But... Wishing it Was a Letter From You Postcard

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$0.99 $1.5 In stock

Category: Postcards

Not your average postcard! Artwork by the infamous William Schaff in collaboration with Frog & Toad Press.



William J. Schaff Jr. is an artist and musician based in Providence, Rhode Island. He is known for artwork for the bands Okkervil River, Songs: Ohia, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.


  • Postcard is 4"x6" and printed on study paper, perfect for mailing.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Steven ★★★★★

The thick, uncoated cardstock feels wonderful in your hands, and the melancholy longing in the illustration perfectly captures that wistful feeling of wanting a real letter. I'm already planning to send it to my long-distance partner—the poem on the back is the perfect finishing touch.

George V. ★★★★★

The artwork has this gritty, hand-drawn feel that makes it way more personal than the glossy cards you usually find. I'm almost tempted to frame it instead of mailing it, but the message is too perfect for someone I miss.

Andrew Y. ★★★★★

I bought this postcard to send to my long-distance partner and the texture of the card stock feels surprisingly heavy and premium. The melancholy artwork perfectly captures that ache of missing someone.