Bartleby Merch

Description: S.H.I.T.

Description: Bartleby, the Scrivener

Description: Melville's classic anti-hero Bartleby is known for his catchphrase: "I would prefer not to". Whether you're tongue in cheek or serious, if the answer is NOPE and LEAVE ME ALONE, this is for you. Available in other colors.

Description: Melville's classic anti-hero Bartleby is known for his catchphrase: "I would prefer not to". Whether you're tongue in cheek or serious, if the answer is NOPE and LEAVE ME ALONE, this is for you. Available in other colors.

Description: A literary tee with a reference to the last words of Herman Melville's famous short story, "Bartleby, the Scrivener." In white, vintage typewriter-style lettering. See who else gets it!

Description: Herman Melville quote: I would prefer not to. (dark text)

Description: The iconic phrase of refusal! This minimalist design features the simple, powerful quote "I would prefer not to" from Herman Melville's classic short story, Bartleby, the Scrivener. Perfect for literature students, readers, writers, introverts, or anyone who appreciates dark humor, existentialism, and making a subtle, powerful statement about their boundaries.

Description: Slovenian philosopher, a researcher at the Department of Philosophy of the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts and international director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities of the University of London

Description: “I would prefer not to.” The famous line uttered by Herman Melville's enigmatic character, Bartleby, in the short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Short Story of Wall Street."

Description: Let the world know that you *sniff* would prefer not to.

Description: South Harmon Institute of Technology

Description: "I would prefer not to" in white, distressed lettering. Bartleby's polite protest in Herman Melville's short story of the same name. For when you just can't.

Description: Bartleby forever.

Description: Make a bold literary statement with this stylish I Would Rather Prefer Not t-shirt, a clever calligraphic twist inspired by Herman Melville’s legendary novella Bartleby, the Scrivener. Perfect for book lovers, introverts, writers, students, and anyone who appreciates dry humor, intellectual fashion, and classic literature references. This unique typography design transforms Bartleby’s iconic spirit of quiet resistance into a modern, wearable message. Whether you love minimalist graphic tees, vintage literary shirts, or smart sarcastic apparel, this design stands out with elegance and wit. Great for everyday wear, bookstores, libraries, coffee shops, campus life, or as a thoughtful gift for readers and literature fans. Show your love for Mel

Description: Make a bold literary statement with this stylish I Would Rather Prefer Not t-shirt, a clever calligraphic twist inspired by Herman Melville’s legendary novella Bartleby, the Scrivener. Perfect for book lovers, introverts, writers, students, and anyone who appreciates dry humor, intellectual fashion, and classic literature references. This unique typography design transforms Bartleby’s iconic spirit of quiet resistance into a modern, wearable message. Whether you love minimalist graphic tees, vintage literary shirts, or smart sarcastic apparel, this design stands out with elegance and wit. Great for everyday wear, bookstores, libraries, coffee shops, campus life, or as a thoughtful gift for readers and literature fans. Show your love for Mel

Description: Make a bold literary statement with this stylish I Would Rather Prefer Not t-shirt, a clever calligraphic twist inspired by Herman Melville’s legendary novella Bartleby, the Scrivener. Perfect for book lovers, introverts, writers, students, and anyone who appreciates dry humor, intellectual fashion, and classic literature references. This unique typography design transforms Bartleby’s iconic spirit of quiet resistance into a modern, wearable message. Whether you love minimalist graphic tees, vintage literary shirts, or smart sarcastic apparel, this design stands out with elegance and wit. Great for everyday wear, bookstores, libraries, coffee shops, campus life, or as a thoughtful gift for readers and literature fans. Show your love for Mel

Description: I Would Prefer Not To

Description: Melville's classic anti-hero Bartleby is known for his catchphrase: "I would prefer not to". Whether you're tongue in cheek or serious, if the answer is NOPE and LEAVE ME ALONE, this is for you. Available in other colors.

Description: Melville's classic anti-hero Bartleby is known for his catchphrase: "I would prefer not to". Whether you're tongue in cheek or serious, if the answer is NOPE and LEAVE ME ALONE, this is for you. Available in other colors.

Description: The famous line uttered by Herman Melville's enigmatic character, Bartleby, in the short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Short Story of Wall Street."

Description: This design features Bartleby, the Scrivener, as a disgruntled Cat with the well-known phrase of "I would prefer not to." Behind our feline is an observant Crow, lurking and keeping tabs on the goings-on.

Description: A tee-shirt of passive resistance.

Description: From Herman Melville's classic short story, "Bartleby, the Scrivener." "I Would Prefer Not To," in white, distressed, retro-style lettering. For when you'd just rather not. Resist!

Description: Slavoj Zizek I would prefer not to.

Description: Herman Melville quote: I would prefer not to.

Description: Don't act, just think