This John Steinbeck quote print, "I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found," is available over a vintage-style world map, or on a clean black or white background, making it an easy pick for anyone hunting for a travel quote print that suits their own space. The line comes from Steinbeck's travel memoir Travels with Charley, where he reflects candidly on his own restlessness and love of the open road.
There's something freeing about the quote, an honest embrace of wandering rather than settling, which resonates strongly with travellers, wanderers, and anyone who's ever felt more at home on the move than staying still. Choose the aged map background for a well-travelled, worldly character with old-world detailing in muted greens and blues, or go with black or white for a bolder, more modern look that fits easily into a minimalist study or office.
This print makes a great gift for a traveller or adventurer, a thoughtful graduation gift for someone setting off on their next journey, or a retirement gift for someone finally free to explore. It suits a study, home office, or entryway, and speaks especially well to fans of Steinbeck or anyone who's never quite settled in one place.
Perfect For
✔ Gift for a traveller or wanderer
✔ Graduation gift for someone starting a new journey
✔ Retirement gift for exploring the world
✔ Study or home office wall art
✔ Gift for a John Steinbeck fan
✔ Travel-themed gallery wall addition
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
This John Steinbeck quote print, "I was born lost and take no pleasure in being found," is available over a vintage-style world map, or on a clean black or white background, making it an easy pick for anyone hunting for a travel quote print that suits their own space. The line comes from Steinbeck's travel memoir Travels with Charley, where he reflects candidly on his own restlessness and love of the open road.
There's something freeing about the quote, an honest embrace of wandering rather than settling, which resonates strongly with travellers, wanderers, and anyone who's ever felt more at home on the move than staying still. Choose the aged map background for a well-travelled, worldly character with old-world detailing in muted greens and blues, or go with black or white for a bolder, more modern look that fits easily into a minimalist study or office.
This print makes a great gift for a traveller or adventurer, a thoughtful graduation gift for someone setting off on their next journey, or a retirement gift for someone finally free to explore. It suits a study, home office, or entryway, and speaks especially well to fans of Steinbeck or anyone who's never quite settled in one place.
Perfect For
✔ Gift for a traveller or wanderer
✔ Graduation gift for someone starting a new journey
✔ Retirement gift for exploring the world
✔ Study or home office wall art
✔ Gift for a John Steinbeck fan
✔ Travel-themed gallery wall addition
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat