A Publication by
Second Draft Company
Signals drawn from history, delivered toward the future.
$14.95/Month
Monthly, posted to all who join before the 25th of any month. Arrving as the month ends.A letter.
A genuine, curated fragment of history.
A token.
A prompt.Sometimes more. Never less.
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Sent by post, no tracking.$18/Month International (outside USA)
February Deliveries arriving soon!
Sign-ups open for march
Is the historic item real?
Well, of course! Otherwise, it wouldn't be a fragment of history, now would it? All ephemera is sourced by The Narrator. Pieces are curated and then chosen at random for sending — you receive what the universe bids you to. Members receive a piece in every delivery. Fragments range from the 1700s to the late 1900s, and may be letters, notices, artwork, postcards, booklets, photographs, or something else.Who is The Narrator?
Every Signal Post piece passes through one hand before it is sealed.
That hand belongs to The Narrator.Is the ephemera archival or protected?
These are authentic fragments of history, not museum pieces. Expect signs of age. We encourage care, not preservation anxiety. Values range and no value is guaranteed.Is each delivery the same for everyone?
No. While the theme and letter are shared, each Signal Post is assembled individually. Contents vary. No two are exactly alike.Is there tracking?
No, Signal Post comes by simple mail. If you do not receive your post by the 10th of the month, it was likely lost in transit. Email us for a replacement at [email protected].What exactly arrives each month?
Signal Post always includes:
– a written letter
– a historic fragment
– a prompt
– a tokenDeliveries are sent after the 25th and should arrive by the end of each month.Why is there sometimes a smaller envelope inside?
Occasionally, Signal Post asks for a reply. When it does, you’ll know what to do.Can I choose my item?
No. Selection is up to the universe, not customizable.Is this a subscription? Can I cancel?
Yes, Signal Post is a monthly subscription. You may cancel at any time before the next billing cycle.Can I join outside of the USA?
Yes, international memebrships are $18/Month. International deliveries may vary slightly in contents due to postage constraints.
And though these hands of mine,
are formed from meat and bone,
and while they move quite deftly,
with paint, they are not home.I did not come to be
with pigment or with brush.
I came, of course, by stroke of pen,
in the turn of pages, hush.So come to me, dear artist,
whose eyes are so divine.
Whose hands create an image,
which mine only describe.— The NarratorSignal Post is seeking artists to collaborate on future mailings. Compensated, of course. Inquire and send samples to [email protected].