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The Unemployed Philosophers Guild First Lines of Literature Coffee Mug - Famous Openings from Books, Novellas, and Short-Stories, Comes in a Box, 14oz

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Color Multicolot
Special Feature Microwave Safe
Style Modern
Theme Comic
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  • Featuring 24 opening lines of some of the greatest works of literature.
  • 12 oz. mug. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • From the Unemployed Philosophers Guild. Don't worry. We are employed, just not as philosophers. We're a small, Brooklyn based company specializing in gifts for the sophisticated gift giver. For whatever you need, we have presents of mind.

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Product Description

Mug - First Lines

The Greatest First Lines of Literature Ever Mug

This coffee mug features opening lines of some of the greatest works of literature from "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" to "Call me Ishmael" and 22 more. It'll give you the literary inspiration to tackle your day.

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Mug Bottom First Lines Show the names of authors and book titles

The bottom of the mug identifies each line!

Includes Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, 1984 by George Orwell, and many more!

First lines of literature box

A great gift for the book lover in your life!

The mug arrives in a beautiful box, making it a perfect present.

What are your mugs made of?

All mugs made by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild are made from ceramic!

How many ounces is this mug?

The First Lines of Literature Mug holds 14 oz

Is this mug microwave and dishwasher safe?

Yes!

What is included?

You'll receive the mug boxed in its colorful and fun gift box!

What can I put in my mug?

Whatever your heart desires.

The perfect start to your day.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
1,354 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and giftability of the mug. They mention that it's sturdy, pretty, and has a well thought out color scheme. They also appreciate the readability, saying that the sentences are clearly written, detailed and easy to read.

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126 customers mention119 positive7 negative

Customers are impressed with the quality of the mug. They say it's sturdy, holds up well, and is a fun mug for a writer. Customers also say it is able to hold a good amount of coffee, and that the lettering has held up well over the years. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...Second, it is very well made. The cup is solid. I wouldn't say that it is heavy, but there is substance to it. I like that quality in a coffee cup...." Read more

"...This mug is thick, is of high-quality, and has gotten lots of compliments. My favorite part?..." Read more

"GREAT IDEA for the literature buff!! Very well made, good size, easy to hold & lots of fun reading...." Read more

"First of all these mugs are beautiful: great size, keep coffee/tea warm, and First Lines of Literature...who doesn’t love that?!?..." Read more

91 customers mention88 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the mug. They mention it's pretty, functional, and solid. They also appreciate the color scheme and the artful arrangement of the fonts. Overall, customers describe it as a clever, well-designed, and unique mug that doesn't look cheap.

"...Third, the first line quotations are great. The patterning and color variations are very pleasing, and I can't help but read a few every time I use..." Read more

"...The colors of the mug are vibrant & the sentences are clearly written & easy to read. I LOVE this company!..." Read more

"First of all these mugs are beautiful: great size, keep coffee/tea warm, and First Lines of Literature...who doesn’t love that?!?..." Read more

"...A little pricey for simple coffee mug with a (amazingly) cool design, but I think literary buffs can spare the extra bucks for a rather cool sipping..." Read more

65 customers mention65 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the gift. They say it's a great gift for any book lover, movie buffs, and aspiring writers. They also mention that it comes in a nice gift box.

"Cute gift" Read more

"...I definitely recommend this mug as a clever gift as well as a durable product!" Read more

"Well designed. Great gift for movie buffs." Read more

"...It comes in a nice gift box. Very excellent product, I have already purchased another one for myself!" Read more

59 customers mention51 positive8 negative

Customers like the size of the mug. They say it's an awesome size, perfect for curling up with your favorite beverage, and holds a serious amount of coffee.

"...There are so many reasons I love this mug. For starters, it is big! It holds a good amount of coffee in the morning or tea later in the day...." Read more

"GREAT IDEA for the literature buff!! Very well made, good size, easy to hold & lots of fun reading...." Read more

"First of all these mugs are beautiful: great size, keep coffee/tea warm, and First Lines of Literature...who doesn’t love that?!?..." Read more

"...It is a perfect size with beginning quotes from literature...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the sentences on the mug clearly written and easy to read. They also appreciate the detailed text and recognizable first lines. Customers also love the typography and the choice of quotes. They say the mud is excellent for the literary person in your life and keeps coffee or tea warm.

"...The colors of the mug are vibrant & the sentences are clearly written & easy to read. I LOVE this company!..." Read more

"...mugs are beautiful: great size, keep coffee/tea warm, and First Lines of Literature...who doesn’t love that?!?..." Read more

"Can I give it 6 or 7 stars? The selection of first lines is wonderful, and they are artfully arranged...." Read more

"...It's a very nice size, heavy, and the print is bright and clear. It comes in a nice gift box...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the quotes on the mug great, fun to read, and familiar. They also appreciate the typography and the choice of quotes. Overall, customers are happy with the inscriptions on the product.

"...I like that quality in a coffee cup. Third, the first line quotations are great...." Read more

"...This mug packs so many quotes onto one space so beautifully, and I always get comments on it when I use it...." Read more

"...She LOVED it. So many quotes, the design is really fun to look at, it's colorful and the color scheme is well thought out, and the turquoise..." Read more

"...Aside from the idea of it, it's colorful and full of interesting quotes!" Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the weight of the mug. They mention that it is pleasing to look at, has a good weight, and is heavy.

"...The ceramic it's made from is very strong, but incredibly light, and the container portion holds a little more than your average coffee mug...." Read more

"...This mug kept getting stolen, it was a big hit! It's a very nice size, heavy, and the print is bright and clear. It comes in a nice gift box...." Read more

"...Good weight." Read more

"This mug is heavy. I’m pretty sure it could double as some sort of defensive weapon if the need were ever to arise...." Read more

13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the accidents with the mug. They mention that the handle was shattered, the item arrived broken, and the box was bent.

"When it first arrived, the handle had broken clean off the mug. Amazon made it very easy to return it and get another, and the second was perfect." Read more

"The item arrived broken, but I received another one very quickly. I would have given 5 stars if not for that inconvenience. Cool mug though!" Read more

"...than me that I still use, it was very dissapointing to have the handle break off after such a short time...." Read more

"...interesting to read all the "First Lines"' but this mug prevents accidents because it is almost impossible to tip over." Read more

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(From daughter) Absolutely adore this! As a professional writer and bibliophile, this was everything I wanted in a mug. I suppose it could be larger as it is a little stout, but the concept more than compensates. It makes me smile every time I am working at my computer.
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