Mugs (Traditional

14 TRADITIONAL MUGS

Our Traditional Mugs honor rituals established thousands of years ago when our ancestors quit drinking out of puddles. As philosophers, we’re all about tradition. We’re also about beauty, wisdom, love, justice, being, Being, apophasis, paralipsis, paralepsis… where was I?

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As you can see, all of our mugs are big ideas with a handle. Whether you’re fascinated by mathematical formulas or miniature art histories or crossword puzzles, they just might make you a morning person. And with so many beautiful designs, our mugs will look good in front of your mug.

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BRIEF HISTORY OF ART

From Lascaux to Picasso. 16 oz./475 mL #1658 Il14229c))^&%[Q

REVISED AND UPDATED WITH DISCOVERY! FRIDA’S QUOTE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

FRIDA DREAMS

The perfect mug for Frida Kahlo’s many admirers — the realists and the dreamers alike. 12 oz./350 mL #4747 Il14229c))*$@WM

STARSHIPS OF STAR TREK

It’s been more than a half-century since the five-year mission that created a lasting legacy. Do you know a Star Trek fan who doesn’t have one yet? Make it so. Holds 14 oz./400 mL of bloodwine or tea (Earl Grey, hot). #4378 Il14229c))&#&VL

DINOSAURIA — THE TERRIBLE LIZARDS MUG

For all true dino fans who know the meaning of T-rex’s name. 12 oz. / 300 mL #5633 Il14229c))&!(\R

MATH MUG

20 of the most popular mathematical formulae. 14 oz./400 mL #0492 Il14229c))$!)XN

GEOLOGIC TIME

Our Geologic Time mug will remind you of your days as an amateur paleontologist digging in the yard and collecting shells on the beach. 4.56 billion years in the making. 14 oz./400 mL #5019 Il14229c))*&&YO

SHAKESPEAREAN INSULTS

The Bard’s best put-downs. 14 oz./400 mL #0065 Il14229c)))@(\R

BANNED BOOKS

24 literary classics too hot to handle. 12 oz./350 mL

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PAWPRINT INSIDE

THE ARTISTIC CAT

This transfixing mug features artists’ portraits of beautiful creatures. Muses captured for a moment. Before they vanish again. 12 oz./350 mL #5529 Il14229c))@^&XN

PAWPRINT INSIDE

THE LITERARY CAT

Nine quotes from authors who cannot resist a kitten. Settle down with a cozy book and a good cat and viceversa. 12 oz./350 mL #5375 Il14229c))@^#ZP

FIRST LINES OF LITERATURE

It’ll give you the literary inspiration to tackle your day. For best results, serve with our Last Lines of Literature mug. 14 oz./400 mL #2763 Il14229c)@&^#]T

BAD ART

Our Bad Art mug features genuine paintings from the MUSEUM OF BAD ART. 14 oz./400 mL #5395 Il14229c))($(]T

GILBERT & SULLIVAN

Though “Delighted” I may / Occasionally say, / I never use a big, big D – / What, never? 14 oz./400 mL #5564 Il14229c))!(!VL

EDGAR ALLAN POE

Makes any beverage mysterious! 14 oz./400 mL #3356 Il14229c))$^#+U

JANE AUSTEN

Just the thing for women of independent means and superior men. 14 oz./400 mL #3764 Il14229c))$^$[Q

ROALD DAHL

“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” Running a close second is caffeine. 14 oz./400 mL #5394 Il14229c))($*VL

I LOVE YOU MUG

This beautiful mug says “I Love You” forty ways. Remind your paramour of your steamy devotion over coffee at work, over cocoa on cozy evenings …and over breakfast. 12 oz./350 mL #5297 Il14229c))(@%WM

SHERLOCK HOLMES

Holmes quotes, rules of deduction, intriguing images, and Sidney Pagets’ portrait of the world’s only consulting detective! 14 oz./400 mL #4638 Il14229c))*@^WM

19TH AMENDMENT

Our 19th Amendment mug is a reminder that democracy requires the good will, faith, and honest engagement of its citizens. 12 oz./350 mL #5542 Il14229c))@&$VL

YIDDISH INSULTS

Some occasions in life call for a bon mot – others demand this Yiddish Insults mug. 14 oz./400 mL #5508 Il14229c))!(#ZP

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SLOGANS

29 classic slogans, from Adlai to Zachary. 14 oz./400 mL

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PRESIDENTIAL PETS

Speak softly and carry a big stick…so we can play “Fetch”! 12 oz. / 350 mL #5662 Il14299c))*&@]T

PENCIL INCLUDED!

CROSSWORD PUZZLE MUG

Solve the crossword on the box (pencil inside!), then wash your mug and look for more than two dozen puzzles online! 14 oz./400 mL #3340 Il14229c))$$$]T

YOGA MAT COASTER INCLUDED!

HOW TO: YOGA

Now you know what to get your guru. 12 oz./350 mL

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IT’S HARD TO GET A HANDLE ON THE UNITED STATES

This porcelain cup is made in the style of a yunomi – traditional Japanese tea cup without a handle – and debossed with original drawings of all 50 states…in the order they joined the United States! 9 oz./260mL #5383 Il14229c))(%&XN

IT’S HARD TO GET A HANDLE ON PHILOSOPHY

What is truth? What is happiness? What is the best place for my favorite libation? Here are 60 Western philosophers to help you with at least one of these questions. 9 oz./260 mL #4253 Il14229c))*@*[Q

ROPES INCLUDED!

HOW TO: KNOTS

Earn a merit badge on your coffee break. Ropes included! 12 oz./350 mL #3822 Il14229c))$&#]T

IT’S HARD TO GET A HANDLE ON MODERN ART

Own a work of art — one that employs a bold, minimal palette to depict 65 great modern artists from Courbet to Warhol. 9 oz./260 mL #5193 Il14229c))@%)ZP

IT’S HARD TO GET A HANDLE ON ENGLISH ROYALTY

This drinking vessel depicts all the kings and queens from Alfred to Elizabeth II… and one unfortunate Interregnum — more kings and queens than any other cup! We are amused. 9 oz./260 mL #5192 Il14229c))@$(+U

MONTY PYTHON QUOTES MUG

Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Say no more! #2965 Il14229c))!^%WM

FREUDIAN SIPS

When you say one thing but mean your mother! 12 oz./350 mL #0084 Il14229c)))@&XN

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