Author Clock Volume 1

Description:

The Author Clock tells time through literature. Every minute of every day, the display shows a different quote — each one mentioning the current time. The library holds more than 13,000 quotes from over 2,500 authors across centuries.

Over time, it changes the small habit of glancing at a clock into a small habit of reading. No two glances are ever the same.

Featured in the Museum of Modern Art Design Store, the New York Public Library, and the Mark Twain House & Museum. Mentioned by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Associated Press, and the Chicago Tribune.

The body is solid white oak. The dial is polished brass, inspired by traditional watch crowns. The bezel is recycled ABS (a high-grade, durable plastic). The display is e-paper — paper-like, non-illuminated, deliberately restful to the eye. The library updates automatically over Wi-Fi. No subscription, no ads, no maintenance.

For a reader who has built a home around books, this is a rare object — designed to be lived with.

Why you'll love it:

• A library in a clock — 13,000+ literary quotes from 2,500+ authors, a new one every minute
• Featured at MoMA Design Store, NYPL, and the Mark Twain House & Museum
• Mentioned in NYT, Washington Post, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune
• No subscription, no ads — the quote library updates automatically over Wi-Fi
• A solid object meant to be kept — oak body, brass dial, e-paper display
• Multilingual — English, French, Spanish, and German

Perfect for:

• A reader's nightstand, desk, or reading corner
• A gift of unusual distinction for a book lover
• A home office, kitchen shelf, or mantelpiece
• Someone drawn to beautiful, thoughtful objects

Details:

• Model: Author Clock Volume 1
• Dimensions: 3.5 × 4.9 × 2.0 in
• Display: 4.3-inch e-paper (non-illuminated)
• Battery: 1 week to 2 months, USB-C rechargeable
• Wi-Fi enabled (for quote library updates)
• Languages: English, French, Spanish, German
• Design Patent Registered
• 1-year manufacturer warranty. For warranty claims, contact Author & Co. directly at info@authorandco.com
• Included: Author Clock, USB-C cable, quick-start guide