{"title":"Discounted","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"one-war-of-art-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-war-of-art-by-steven-pressfield-sk7791","title":"One Bullet Flower Mug and Autographed Book, \"The War of Art\" by Steven Pressfield (SK7791)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 14-16oz. size mug, Stoneware, handmade by Joel Cherrico on his pottery kickwheel. Flower texture was pressed into soft clay with a .30-06 Springfield bullet, inspired by using violence and chaos to instead create beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two bookplates, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between author Steven Pressfield (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estevenpressfield.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and potter Joel Cherrico (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerricopottery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Joel and Steven share the revenue of their collaborative art 50\/50. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book has a handmade paper bookplate affixed to the inside front cover, made by artist Sienna Cherrico. You can learn more about the ancient art of papermaking in Sienna's post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Making Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mug is a unique piece of handmade art. No two mugs are identical and styles vary. Mug sizes might vary an additional 1-2 ounces, because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243808342330,"sku":null,"price":136.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/warofartbulletflowermug2-1.jpg?v=1700846697"},{"product_id":"one-kothon-spartan-warrior-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-warrior-ethos-by-steven-pressfield-sk7795","title":"One \"Kothon\" Spartan Warrior Mug and One Autographed Book, \"The Warrior Ethos\" by Steven Pressfield (SK7795)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 14-16 ounce size. This mug was thrown on a pottery kickwheel by Joel Cherrico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bookplates, made from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/a\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-89279\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" alt=\"spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mugs are inspired by the ancient Spartan warriors who fought in the famous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Thermopylae\"\u003eBattle of Thermopylae\u003c\/a\u003e, which happened almost exactly 2,500 years ago from August, 2020. Legend tells how 300 Spartan soldiers fought to defend their homeland against an invading army of millions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003eSteven Pressfield\u003c\/a\u003e is an acclaimed author who writes about ancient Spartan culture in his world renowned books \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gates-Fire-Novel-Battle-Thermopylae\/dp\/055338368X\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;hvadid=174263689420\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9008887\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvpos=1t1\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=158417882942623724\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-423000575\u0026amp;keywords=the+gates+of+fire\u0026amp;qid=1596827530\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;tag=googhydr-20\"\u003eGates of Fire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warrior-Ethos-Steven-Pressfield\/dp\/193689100X\"\u003eThe Warrior Ethos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and more. Researching Spartan battle equipment, Steven became intrigued by one passage from Plutarch’s Life of Lycurgus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The passage is not about shields or swords or armor but about a common drinking mug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"...the Spartan kothon or drinking cup...is especially valued for use on [military] campaigns. Visibly off-putting elements in [stream or river] water which had to be drunk were concealed by its color, while the dirt in the liquid was trapped in the lip, so that what reached the mouth for drinking was cleaner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo one today knows exactly what this ancient vessel looked like. Steven challenged potter Joel Cherrico to recreate a modern-day version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel handcrafted a mug with a wide base and black interior, with the shell tapering to a compact drinking lip. On the outside, Joel added a design inspired by the Spartan battle shields, which bore the Greek letter lambda. Lambda stood for Laconia (or Lacedaemon), the region of Greece of which Sparta was the principal city. It became a symbol of pride for the warriors of Sparta, and an emblem of terror for any force that had to face them on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel used a red glaze inspired by the scarlet cloaks the warriors of Lacedaemon wore to war. The color was meant to obscure the sight of blood, so that if an individual Spartan was wounded, his incapacity would be hidden from the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, most of us will never drink from mud puddles or be called upon to forage under combat conditions for the necessities of life. But we all face harrowing battles in our own lives: pain, injustice, even death. This mug lets you drink your morning coffee inspired by the superior equipment, training, discipline, and fearlessness of the ancient Spartans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour mug will be wrapped in rough, scarlet cloth as an homage to the cloaks worn by Spartan warriors. Your book is protected by a wrapping of tissue paper, and mugs and books are shipped together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e All of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003cstrong\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334467699002,"sku":null,"price":206.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/kothondec6_2023-3_3.jpg?v=1701890407"},{"product_id":"one-war-of-art-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-war-of-art-by-steven-pressfield-sk7801","title":"One Bullet Flower Mug and Autographed Book, \"The War of Art\" by Steven Pressfield (SK7801)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 12-14oz. size mug, Stoneware, handmade by Joel Cherrico on his pottery kickwheel. Flower texture was pressed into soft clay with a .30-06 Springfield bullet, inspired by using violence and chaos to instead create beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two bookplates, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between author Steven Pressfield (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estevenpressfield.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and potter Joel Cherrico (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerricopottery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Joel and Steven share the revenue of their collaborative art 50\/50. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book has a handmade paper bookplate affixed to the inside front cover, made by artist Sienna Cherrico. You can learn more about the ancient art of papermaking in Sienna's post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Making Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mug is a unique piece of handmade art. No two mugs are identical and styles vary. Mug sizes might vary an additional 1-2 ounces, because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334506332474,"sku":null,"price":136.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/mugsandbooks.comdecember6thlaunch2023_-2_4.jpg?v=1701891968"},{"product_id":"one-war-of-art-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-war-of-art-by-steven-pressfield-sk7802","title":"One Bullet Flower Mug, 3 Flower Matte Surface, and One Autographed Book, \"The War of Art\" by Steven Pressfield (SK7802)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 14-16oz. size mug, Stoneware, handmade by Joel Cherrico on his pottery kickwheel. Flower texture was pressed into soft clay with a .30-06 Springfield bullet, inspired by using violence and chaos to instead create beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two bookplates, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between author Steven Pressfield (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estevenpressfield.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and potter Joel Cherrico (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerricopottery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Joel and Steven share the revenue of their collaborative art 50\/50. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book has a handmade paper bookplate affixed to the inside front cover, made by artist Sienna Cherrico. You can learn more about the ancient art of papermaking in Sienna's post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Making Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mug is a unique piece of handmade art. No two mugs are identical and styles vary. Mug sizes might vary an additional 1-2 ounces, because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334522847546,"sku":null,"price":206.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/mugsandbooks.comdecember6thlaunch2023_-1_5.jpg?v=1701892161"},{"product_id":"one-bullet-flower-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-war-of-art-by-steven-pressfield-sk8055","title":"One Bullet Flower Mug and One Autographed Book, \"The War of Art\" by Steven Pressfield (SK8055)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 13-15oz. size mug, Stoneware, handmade by Joel Cherrico on his pottery kickwheel. 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You can learn more about the ancient art of papermaking in Sienna's post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Making Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mug is a unique piece of handmade art. No two mugs are identical and styles vary. Mug sizes might vary an additional 1-2 ounces, because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338126889274,"sku":null,"price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/sk8055-3.jpg?v=1733499044"},{"product_id":"one-bullet-flower-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-war-of-art-by-steven-pressfield-sk8057","title":"One Bullet Flower Mug and One Autographed Book, \"The War of Art\" by Steven Pressfield (SK8057)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 13-15oz. size mug, Stoneware, handmade by Joel Cherrico on his pottery kickwheel. Flower texture was pressed into soft clay with a .30-06 Springfield bullet, inspired by using violence and chaos to instead create beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two bookplates, made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mug is a collaboration between author Steven Pressfield (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estevenpressfield.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and potter Joel Cherrico (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerricopottery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Joel and Steven share the revenue of their collaborative art 50\/50. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book has a handmade paper bookplate affixed to the inside front cover, made by artist Sienna Cherrico. You can learn more about the ancient art of papermaking in Sienna's post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Making Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mug is a unique piece of handmade art. No two mugs are identical and styles vary. Mug sizes might vary an additional 1-2 ounces, because every mug is handmade and Joel Cherrico is not a machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338175680826,"sku":null,"price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/sk8056-5.jpg?v=1733499312"},{"product_id":"spartan-wall-platter-4-kothon-mugs-and-5-books-gates-of-fire-and-the-warrior-ethos","title":"Spartan Wall Platter, 4 Kothon Mugs and 5 Books: \"Gates of Fire\" and \"The Warrior Ethos\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/steven-pressfield-and-joel-cherrico-pottery_8f884838-045e-4c67-87ca-0a2897cd2b6d.jpg?v=1738863741\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your chance to own the platter, mugs and book shown in this photo. Photo by Diana W. 2022. On location at Steven and Diana's home, that burned down January, 2025 in the Los Angeles fires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI (Joel Cherrico here) created this platter after reading \"Gates of Fire.\" I wanted the interior of the platter to reference the interior of a Spartan shield, as described by Steven: coved in blood, spit, piss, shit and dirt. My aesthetics subdue these gory details, but I want them to reference the reality of our human history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe platter back is blood red, and the edge is 24 karat gold gilding. This represents the precious line a Spartan warrior faced between the inside and outside of his shield; outside was death and glory, while inside was survival and strife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 \"kothon\" mugs included, each with book, \"The Warrior Ethos\" autographed by Steven Pressfield. Also included is one book, \"Gates of Fire\" autographed, and it is the exact copy from the photo above, that Steven gave me for this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips in a hard, plastic case, customized for safely shipping this art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617407635770,"sku":"","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/steven-pressfield-and-joel-cherrico-pottery_8f884838-045e-4c67-87ca-0a2897cd2b6d.jpg?v=1738863741"},{"product_id":"one-kothon-spartan-warrior-mug-and-one-autographed-book-the-warrior-ethos-by-steven-pressfield-sk8084","title":"One \"Kothon\" Spartan Warrior Mug and One Autographed Book, \"The Warrior Ethos\" by Steven Pressfield (SK8084)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly 14-16 ounce size. This mug was thrown on a pottery kickwheel by Joel Cherrico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Edition Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bookplates, made from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/artofpaper\"\u003ehandmade paper by Sienna Cherrico\u003c\/a\u003e, were mounted in the inside cover by the Cherrico Pottery Team, using archival glue. One bookplate signifies the book as a Collectors Edition, exclusively available here on mugsandbooks.com It bares an insignia that matches the mug. The second bookplate was sent to Steven Pressfield, autographed, then mounted in your book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"854\" width=\"1280\" alt=\"spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-89279\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" title=\"spartan-style-photos-2.jpeg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mugs are inspired by the ancient Spartan warriors who fought in the famous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Thermopylae\"\u003eBattle of Thermopylae\u003c\/a\u003e, which happened almost exactly 2,500 years ago from August, 2020. Legend tells how 300 Spartan soldiers fought to defend their homeland against an invading army of millions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003eSteven Pressfield\u003c\/a\u003e is an acclaimed author who writes about ancient Spartan culture in his world renowned books \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gates-Fire-Novel-Battle-Thermopylae\/dp\/055338368X\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;hvadid=174263689420\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9008887\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvpos=1t1\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=158417882942623724\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-423000575\u0026amp;keywords=the+gates+of+fire\u0026amp;qid=1596827530\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;tag=googhydr-20\"\u003eGates of Fire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warrior-Ethos-Steven-Pressfield\/dp\/193689100X\"\u003eThe Warrior Ethos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and more. Researching Spartan battle equipment, Steven became intrigued by one passage from Plutarch’s Life of Lycurgus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The passage is not about shields or swords or armor but about a common drinking mug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"...the Spartan kothon or drinking cup...is especially valued for use on [military] campaigns. Visibly off-putting elements in [stream or river] water which had to be drunk were concealed by its color, while the dirt in the liquid was trapped in the lip, so that what reached the mouth for drinking was cleaner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo one today knows exactly what this ancient vessel looked like. Steven challenged potter Joel Cherrico to recreate a modern-day version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel handcrafted a mug with a wide base and black interior, with the shell tapering to a compact drinking lip. On the outside, Joel added a design inspired by the Spartan battle shields, which bore the Greek letter lambda. Lambda stood for Laconia (or Lacedaemon), the region of Greece of which Sparta was the principal city. It became a symbol of pride for the warriors of Sparta, and an emblem of terror for any force that had to face them on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoel used a red glaze inspired by the scarlet cloaks the warriors of Lacedaemon wore to war. The color was meant to obscure the sight of blood, so that if an individual Spartan was wounded, his incapacity would be hidden from the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, most of us will never drink from mud puddles or be called upon to forage under combat conditions for the necessities of life. But we all face harrowing battles in our own lives: pain, injustice, even death. This mug lets you drink your morning coffee inspired by the superior equipment, training, discipline, and fearlessness of the ancient Spartans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour mug will be wrapped in rough, scarlet cloth as an homage to the cloaks worn by Spartan warriors. Your book is protected by a wrapping of tissue paper, and mugs and books are shipped together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditions of clay on the handle help these mugs look and feel handmade, emphasizing how they were formed with Joel Cherrico's hands on a pottery kick-wheel. Finger marks on the bottom of each mug were left intentionally, showing how the pots were dipped in glaze by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pottery is handmade by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/a\u003e All of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily. Mugs are dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand washing all pottery. Most mugs are microwave safe but some experimental colors might have metal colors that cause the pottery to be non-microwaveable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePottery is inherently brittle compared to other, non-brittle materials like metal. If you hit your mug against a surface or drop it, it can break. Broken pottery cannot be repaired. But with careful use, pottery can remain identical for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: \u003cstrong\u003econtact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617496404282,"sku":null,"price":206.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/moonplateSK8084-1.jpg?v=1738868954"},{"product_id":"kothon-king-spartan-warrior-mug-two-books-the-warrior-ethos-and-gates-of-fire-by-steven-pressfield-autographed-and-one-walnut-box-by-offerman-woodshop-3-10","title":"\"Kothon\" King Spartan Warrior Mug, Two Books, \"The Warrior Ethos\" and \"Gates of Fire\" by Steven Pressfield, Autographed, and One Walnut Box by Offerman Woodshop, #3\/10","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a limited edition kothon in a custom box. Only 10 exist. 1 sold, and Joel Cherrico has the remaining 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis mug was thrown on a pottery kickwheel by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/cherricopottery.com\/about\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoel Cherrico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It comes housed in a valuable, handcrafted box, made from walnut and oak, by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/offermanwoodshop.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOfferman Woodshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in Los Angeles, California, USA. Joel Cherrico commissioned 10 of these boxes for this limited edition style of kothon mug. He worked in collaboration with Offerman Woodshop to design this box to hold the mug and an autographed copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Warrior Ethos\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteven Pressfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The mug is roughly 16 ounce size. The package also comes with \u003cem\u003eGates of Fire\u003c\/em\u003e by Steven Pressfield. Both books are autographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMug, inside box, is wrapped in local, whitetail deer hide. In Steven Pressfield's book, \u003cem\u003eGates of Fire,\u003c\/em\u003e Spartan King Leonidas sacrifices a goat just before the Spartans and their allies advance on the Antirhion army. We could have bought goat hide from any fancy fur supplier, to wrap the mug and fit inside the box, to match the story and aesthetics. But here in Minnesota, where Cherrico Pottery is made, whitetail deer hunting is part of our culture. Hunting is crucial for healthy wildlife management. Deer hide is better today ethically, and still interesting aesthetically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis kothon mug has a quote from ancient philosopher Plutarch, fired onto the side of the mug permanently. The mug also has a plume above the thumb spot, representing the Spartan King's helmet plume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach Offerman Woodshop box was made from walnut, with white oak inlay. You are correct, they are beautiful. E\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003each box is sold \"as is\" and cannot be improved upon. If damaged, they can not be repaired. Boxes also have nature flaws and imperfections. They are not perfect. That is part of the art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese mugs are inspired by the ancient Spartan warriors who fought in the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Thermopylae\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBattle of Thermopylae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, which happened almost exactly 2,500 years ago from August, 2020. Legend tells how 300 Spartan soldiers fought to defend their homeland against an invading army of millions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/stevenpressfield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteven Pressfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is an acclaimed author who writes about ancient Spartan culture in his world renowned books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gates-Fire-Novel-Battle-Thermopylae\/dp\/055338368X\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;hvadid=174263689420\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9008887\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvpos=1t1\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=158417882942623724\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-423000575\u0026amp;keywords=the+gates+of+fire\u0026amp;qid=1596827530\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;tag=googhydr-20\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGates of Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warrior-Ethos-Steven-Pressfield\/dp\/193689100X\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Warrior Ethos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and more. Researching Spartan battle equipment, Steven became intrigued by one passage from Plutarch’s Life of Lycurgus. The passage is not about shields or swords or armor but about a common drinking mug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"...the Spartan kothon or drinking cup...is especially valued for use on [military] campaigns. Visibly off-putting elements in [stream or river] water which had to be drunk were concealed by its color, while the dirt in the liquid was trapped in the lip, so that what reached the mouth for drinking was cleaner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo one today knows exactly what this ancient vessel looked like. Steven challenged potter Joel Cherrico to recreate a modern-day version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoel Cherrico handcrafted a mug with a wide base and black interior, with the shell tapering to a compact drinking lip. On the outside, Joel added a design inspired by the Spartan battle shields, which bore the Greek letter lambda. Lambda stood for Laconia (or Lacedaemon), the region of Greece of which Sparta was the principal city. It became a symbol of pride for the warriors of Sparta, and an emblem of terror for any force that had to face them on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoel used a red glaze inspired by the scarlet cloaks the warriors of Lacedaemon wore to war. The color was meant to obscure the sight of blood, so that if an individual Spartan was wounded, his incapacity would be hidden from the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, most of us will never drink from mud puddles or be called upon to forage under combat conditions for the necessities of life. But we all face harrowing battles in our own lives: pain, injustice, even death. This mug lets you drink your morning coffee inspired by the superior equipment, training, discipline, and fearlessness of the ancient Spartans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll pottery is handmade by Joel Cherrico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e All of our Stoneware and porcelain pottery is 100% food and non-toxic. Mugs are meant to be used and enjoyed daily, carefully. Broken pottery cannot be repaired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions? Contact our Customer Service team anytime: contact@cherricopottery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617559089466,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2067\/4106\/files\/IMG_30352.jpg?v=1738867258"}],"url":"https:\/\/mugsandbooks.com\/collections\/discounted.oembed","provider":"Damn Fine Mugs And Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}