Ever since she was a young girl, artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon has been obsessed with collecting. Having amassed a curious collection of objects, on January 1, 2010, she embarked on a year-long project: a daily documentation of arrangements of these items, posted online. “Most of the collections are real and exist in my home or studio; those I will photograph. Some are imagined; those I will draw or (occasionally) paint.”

448 pages, 7.75" x 5.125" x 1.5"

Packaged in a full colour, embossed and hinged tin. 

selected press

The New York Times
Martha Stewart Living
National Post
San Francisco Chronicle

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Originally published in 2017, Botanica is Volume B in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. This beautiful 448-page book was reprinted in 2020 and again for November 2024.

Available in wholesale cartons of 8. 

This is a 400+ page book, it is not a magazine nor is it part of a subscription. If you've already pre-ordered Volumes C and Y of the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia, thank you.

UPPERCASE publications are limited editions printed in Canada.

5,344 pages of beautiful, inspiring content across 12 volumes. 

The biggest savings on the per-book cost when you purchase an Encyclopedia bundle! 25% off the total cover price.

Glue (Oct 2025)
Notions (Nov 2024)
Rag & Pulp (July 2023)
Art Supplies (2022)
Yarn-Thread-String (2021)
Ceramics (2020)
Vintage Life (2019)
Ephemera (2023 reprint)
Print/Maker (2022 reprint)
Botanica (2024 reprint)
Stitch•illo (2021 reprint)
Feed Sacks (2025 reprint)

Reprinted October 2023

Ephemera is Volume E in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. This 448-page book features gorgeous and inspiring collections of vintage ephemera along with profiles of 30 creatives who make art and business through their collections. Collage artists, illustrators, type designers, graphic designers, creative entrepreneurs and more! It has a dust jacket that can be folded to reveal one of four designs. Or you can use the dust jacket as gift wrap, collage or for another creative project. 

Ephemera (Reprint, 2023)
978-1-927987-07-0

Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric
originally published in 2016 (reprinted by Martingale in October 2019 without the dustjacket and bellyband)

Reprint campaign in progress for 2025

* general shipping in July 2025 *

reprint of original edition with dust jackets and belly band

Feed sacks are the perfect example of a utilitarian product turned into something beautiful. Author Linzee Kull McCray explores the history of the humble feed sack, from a plain burlap or cotton sack to exuberantly patterned and colourful bags that were repurposed into frocks, aprons and quilts by thrifty housewives in the first half of the 20th century. Extensive imagery and at-scale reproductions of these fabrics create an inspiring sourcebook of pattern and colour—and offer a welcome visit to a slower-paced way of life.

Print / Maker is Volume P in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. 

This 368-page book features profiles of 48 designers, artists, artisans and entrepreneurs who make things with print. It has a dust jacket that can be folded to reveal one of four designs. Or you can use the dust jacket as gift wrap, collage or for another creative project.

Print/Maker: Volume P in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration from uppercasemag on Vimeo.

Quilted is a 384-page book originally printed in 2019 and has been reprinted in 2026.

Available in wholesale cartons of 8, recommended retail $60 CAD. 

Stitch•illo is Volume S in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration, originally released in 2017. This beloved volume has been out of print for a few years, but I am happy to report that pre-orders for a reprint are now open!

If you're outside of North America, any import duties are the responsibility of the customer.

(Cover art by Kelli May Krenz.)

The Shatner Show book and exhibition is curated and designed by Janine Vangool (UPPERCASE gallery) and written by Glen Dresser. In addition to the over 76 images inspired by the life and career of Mr. Shatner, the book includes quotes from Shatner, as well as commentary by the artists on the pop culture icon and their working methods.

The book is 128 pages, hardcover, 8.5” x 10.5” with full colour throughout.

Flip through a preview of the book here.

Vintage Life is 448 pages and has a unique dust jacket that can be folded 4 different ways. UPPERCASE publications are limited editions printed in Canada. 

Available in wholesale cartons of 8.

So much of what we make is created by using various fibres. Knitting, crochet, weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug-making, macramé and many more crafts are made possible with yarn, thread and string. 

This book gets up close and personal with fibre, telling the stories and processes from fibre farmers, thread and yarn companies to individual artisans. We'll look at natural fibres and how they are made, and how design plays a part in the visual appeal of fibre brands. We'll explore innovative fibres that repurpose and recycle our valuable resources. 

Yarn-Thread-String highlights artists, craftspeople and creative entrepreneurs who use these fibres in unique and inspiring ways. You'll gain a new and exciting perspective on what fibre is—and how we can use it to express our individuality, creativity and humanity.

Available in wholesale cartons of 8.