Edgar Allan Poe Shirt, Halloween Book Lover Gift, I'm Not Gloomy I'm Gothic, Gothic Literature Tee for Librarians

Cute chibi watercolor-style illustration of Edgar Allan Poe with wild black curls, a tidy mustache, a black frock coat and bow tie, holding a feather quill and a leather book, with a glossy black bird on his shoulder: "I'm not gloomy. I'm Gothic."

A funny, cute Edgar Allan Poe with Quill and Book gift for an English teacher, librarian or anyone who loves classic authors and their books.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
Edgar Allan Poe wrote gothic poems and eerie tales, and his 1841 story set in Paris is often called the first modern detective story.

Great for English teachers, librarians, book lovers, poetry fans, horror readers and anyone who dresses in black all year. A sweetly dark gift for the friend who is not sad, just dramatic.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) wrote gothic poems and eerie tales, and he is often credited with inventing the modern detective story in 1841. He would like everyone to know that his mood is a literary style, not a problem. This chibi writer has his quill ready, a book under one arm and a feathered friend for company. A playful shirt for gothic literature fans, writers, book clubs and Halloween lovers alike.

ABOUT THE SHIRT
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, 4.2 oz, crew neck, side-seamed
- Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Heather Peach and Dark Grey Heather are 52% cotton / 48% polyester.
- Pick your color from the color menu.

FIT
Unisex fit. Women: size down for a closer fit. Men: order your usual size.

SIZE CHART (inches, measured flat, +/- 1 in)
S: 18 wide x 28 long
M: 20 wide x 29 long
L: 22 wide x 30 long
XL: 24 wide x 31 long
2XL: 26 wide x 32 long
3XL: 28 wide x 33 long
Width is measured across the chest, 1 inch below the armholes. Length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

PRINT
Printed with direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the ink goes into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a heavy transfer.

MADE TO ORDER AND SHIPPING
- Every shirt is printed just for you after you order. Production takes 3-10 days, then your order ships by USPS.
- Ships from the US: Printify's US print provider prints and ships your order.
- FREE SHIPPING on US orders. Free shipping applies to US addresses only.

CARE
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach or dry clean.

GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, teachers and friends. Because every shirt is made to order, please order a little early for holidays.

ABOUT HONEYMAN TEES
Honeyman Tees is a small shop started by Chris, an attorney by day who loves history and classical music. Every design is an original storybook-watercolor character from history, books, faith and the holidays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Edgar Allan Poe with Quill and Book shirt for?
It is a funny, cute gift for English teachers, librarians and anyone who loves classic authors and their books. Cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it a giftable shirt for birthdays, end-of-year thank-yous and holidays.

What is the joke on the Edgar Allan Poe with Quill and Book shirt, and what is the story behind it?
The speech bubble says: “I'm not gloomy. I'm Gothic.” Edgar Allan Poe wrote dark poems and eerie tales, and his 1841 story set in Paris is often called the first modern detective story.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?
Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.

AI DISCLOSURE AND PRODUCTION PARTNER
AI disclosure: This design was created with the help of AI image tools, then edited and finished by Honeyman Tees. Our production partner, Printify, prints and ships every order.