Los Angeles, CA, October 2007 – BandMerch, the leading entertainment merchandising company, has partnered with Noah benShea to launch a line of "spiritual tees."
The "What Matters Most" t-shirt line, which can currently be found online and will soon be available at select retailers across North America, is the result of the successful marriage of fashion and meaning. This line, as well as future projects that are being developed by Noah benShea and BandMerch, will surely help to spread the poet-philosopher’s wisdom to a consumer culture that’s thirsty for inspiration. Donn Delson, BandMerch president, states, "There is a spiritual awakening here in North America that will embrace these message shirts as part of a lifestyle statement. We’re honored to represent an inclusive spiritual visionary like Noah benShea."
As the "What Matters Most" line moved from concept to creation, the following quotes from Noah benShea’s work were selected as the bedrock for this unique product launch:
- "God Is Never So With You As When You Feel Alone"
- "Prayer Gets You High"
- "Find Peace Not In What You Are Given But In Who You Are"
- "Handmade By God"
- "Prayer Is A Path Where There Is None"
- "Life Is A Gift; Prayer Is A Thank You Note"
BandMerch (www.bandmerch.com) is an artist-driven company, founded on the belief that artists should control all aspects of their career development. From design and manufacturing, to marketing, sales and distribution, BandMerch has the ability to seamlessly manage touring, wholesale, licensing and online retail services, tailoring each package to a client’s individual needs and personal taste.
Noah benShea (www.NoahbenShea.com) is one of North America’s most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. He is the international best-selling author of 20 books translated into 18 languages and a source of strength to millions around the world. He has spoken at the Library of Congress and taught at the best universities, has served as a dean at UCLA, a guest professor of Philosophy at the University of California San Francisco Medical School, and a fellow at several long-range think tanks, including USC’s Center for the Humanities. His work has been published by Oxford University Press and The World Bible Society in Jerusalem. His weekly columns on life were published for five years by the New York Times Regional Syndicate and nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Noah was nominated for the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas that Improve the World Order, and he is the National Laureate for the ALS Association.
"Noah benShea is a national treasure…"
– Congresswoman Lois Capps
"Noah benShea is a compass because he has with wisdom, compassion, and humor helped so many of us to find our way. He is like a Zen Mark Twain."
– Larry King, CNN
"Noah benShea elevates the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom."
– Howard Schultz, Chairman Starbucks Coffee |
