Showcasing the inventive spirit of McSweeney's publishing, this box of 100 postcards is idiosyncratically categorized into seven tabbed sections. Includes artwork, photos, self-contained short stories, and other oddities from contributors,such as Marcel Dzama, Chris Ware, Charles Burns, and Jonathan Safran Foer.
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McSweeney's began in 1998 as a literary journal 'Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern' edited by best-selling author Dave Eggers (author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius) that published only works rejected by other magazines. Today, McSweeney's has attracted works from some of the finest writers in the country, including William T. Vollmann, Rick Moody, Joyce Carol Oates, and many others.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Cards
Just got my copy, and I was pleasantly surprised by the packaging. You can't tell from Amazon's picture, but this collection comes in a nice recipe-card-style box. The box makes it super easy to flip through and enjoy all the cards.
Here are the first cards I've mailed off, to give you a sense:
1) a photo of crutches by David Byrne.
2) a complete short story by Jonathan Safran Foer that has been typeset in teeny-tiny font.
3) the bird from the cover of McSweeney's 4, painted by Dave Eggers.
4) a gross photograph of toothpaste on a hot dog.
5) a funny postcard that just says "DEAR INTERNET CITIZEN," with a cute little drawing of a loaf of bread beneath the words.
The cards are divided into 5 tabbed sections, and the tabbed section-dividers are, themselves, postcards. (I've posted a photo that sort of shows this. Thanks to whoever shot it!)
Roughly 80% of the collection consists of artwork (and a couple stories, like the Foer) from McSweeney's publications. The other 20% is all-new stuff from McSweeney's contributors.
I don't understand why Chronicle Books is the publisher of this, and not McSweeney's itself (they're a publisher, right?), but anyway it's a great value, as postcards go.
Here are the first cards I've mailed off, to give you a sense:
1) a photo of crutches by David Byrne.
2) a complete short story by Jonathan Safran Foer that has been typeset in teeny-tiny font.
3) the bird from the cover of McSweeney's 4, painted by Dave Eggers.
4) a gross photograph of toothpaste on a hot dog.
5) a funny postcard that just says "DEAR INTERNET CITIZEN," with a cute little drawing of a loaf of bread beneath the words.
The cards are divided into 5 tabbed sections, and the tabbed section-dividers are, themselves, postcards. (I've posted a photo that sort of shows this. Thanks to whoever shot it!)
Roughly 80% of the collection consists of artwork (and a couple stories, like the Foer) from McSweeney's publications. The other 20% is all-new stuff from McSweeney's contributors.
I don't understand why Chronicle Books is the publisher of this, and not McSweeney's itself (they're a publisher, right?), but anyway it's a great value, as postcards go.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Katzenjammy
Format:Cards|Amazon Verified Purchase
I, too, am no great fan of McSweeney's The Magazine, but McSweeney's The Postcards are splendid -- quirky, fun, and a broad enough range of styles and themes to cover any occasion or recipient. Nicely printed on good quality stock, these are a steal.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Rozette Diaz
Format:Cards|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really loved this. Every postcard is unique and charming in their own way. You might recognize some of them from previous McSweeney's books (illustrations or covers) and there are also a few short stories in some of the postcards. And for 100 gorgeous postcards, it's definitely worth your money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
I like this, but wanted duplicates of the really great ones
For the price, it's great. Some of the cards were gorgeous and funny, but most are just odd. Still, I'll be able to use this product for quite a while. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lara1787
5.0 out of 5 stars
Postcards from the edge
oh yeah. Really love the artistic, photographic, and unique variety of postcards in this collection. Heavy card stock and fun times ahead.
Published 1 month ago by Brian N. Whitaker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weird & Wacky!
These postcards are so odd that I sometimes have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. But I do love them!
Published 2 months ago by Catherine McClarin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
These post cards are great. I was looking for some kind of variety pack. These certainly fit the bill. Printed on nice heavy stock. Read more
Published 3 months ago by stagepaint
3.0 out of 5 stars
awesome set, but a little weird
I write a lot of postcards because I live far from all my friends and family. this set has a good collection of postcards for sending fun mail, but some of them are just too weird... Read more
Published 3 months ago by aberko
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas present for my sister
My sister is a post card collector and she absolutely LOVED this collection! Very unique and just a perfect gift!
Published 3 months ago by weizel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty great
There are some duds in this set, but not many, and the good ones are really pretty great. Having been an habitual postcard sender for the better part of a year, I'm constantly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lucien Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome for Lovers of the Bizarre
I ordered this huge box of postcards because I love trading bizarre PCs. I got 100 delightfully odd and beautiful high quality postcards at a bargain. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cara
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERRRFECT!!
I LOVE IT!! There are so many diverse styles in this box that I want to keep them all to myself XD!
Loads of quirky designs!!! Read more
Loads of quirky designs!!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by tori
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars
this set of postcards is awesome! the package was good, and the cards were beautiful and very artsy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by jin
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