Jan Avonds
Welcome to our scrapbook. We live in Edge Hollow, but you’ve probably never heard of Edge Hollow, since we don’t even have our own exit from the interstate. The grown-ups here say that’s a good thing though. Our names are Heinrick and Prudence Monkbein. Our family’s kinda famous here because our great-grandad was Thaddeus Monkbein, the inventor. He invented a lot of stuff, stuff you use everyday. Or at least stuff we use everyday around here. We don’t get many outsiders, but when we do they tell us our Mech is weird. You can’t buy our Mech just anywhere. Actually, we don’t even sell to outsiders. They used to, but I guess it got too hard. Something about lawsuits. So now we just sell to the government.
Our teacher had all the kids make these scrapbooks because it’s the hundredth anniversary of a really important invention, that we don’t know how to spell. Anyway, she said to take pictures of ourselves with Edge Hollow mech, find clippings and other stuff you could put in. These pictures are handmade platinum-palladium prints.
-Prudence and Heinrik.
Edge Hollow inventor Thaddeus Monkbein with scale model of the first practical multifractal encabulator.
(Sizes & prices follow.)
“Lost in Transit”
In uncertain times, such as when we’re unsure of our train, we call for help. The Mech provides facilities for this.
“Downhill Racer”
The Mech is on our team.
“Business Automation”
The Mech relieves us of unpleasant and burdensome chores.
“Mind Meld”
The Mech takes a deep interest in our mental well-being. We welcome this.
“Special Treat”
We find joy in the small and simple things. Our joys are monitored and logged so that The Mech may better serve us.
“Neighborhood Watch”
The Mech serves every room in all our homes. Its agents monitor and protect us.
“Business Acumen”
The Mech provides apparatus so young entrepreneurs can get the most from each business opportunity.
“Looking for a Friend”
The Mech offers us companionship at bargain prices.
“Gourmet Cooking”
We all crave and consume. The Mech serves and guides.
“Spiritual Contact”
The Mech facilitates communion with the eternal.
“Well-Read”
The Mech ensures that we are exposed to the knowledge we need to be successful.
“Family Tree”
The Mech is a family just like ours.
“Injury Time-Out”
The Mech cares for us when we make a boo-boo.
“What Goes Around”
What The Mech does for us, we do for The Tech.
“Organizational Skills”
The Mech imbues skill sets for even the most mundane tasks.
Sizes & prices for matted, unframed handmade platinum-palladium prints, in editions of 250:
Matted for 10 x 12″ frame (window 8.625 x 7″): $165
Matted for 14 x 16″ frame (window 8.875 x 11″): $250
Matted for 20 x 24″ frame (window 19 x 15″): $640