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Tchotchkes and their F*cked-Up Thoughts
The Messed-Up Minds of Your Trinkets and Treasures
Part of F*cked-Up Thoughts
Published by The Collective Book Studio
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
Discover what your favorite trinkets really think of you—in this wickedly funny illustrated gift book.
"Cheeky, delightful . . . an uproarious gift book that’s sure to leave all kinds of collectors amused and chagrined."—Foreword Reviews
Ever wonder if your ceramic Buddha is silently judging your life choices? Or if your antique compass is dizzy from your lack of direction? In Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts, your quirky collectibles finally speak their minds—and they are brutally honest.
This hilarious and highly giftable book brings together dark humor, colorful art, and a dash of existential dread. Perfect for collectors, design lovers, and fans of sarcastic humor, this is a must-have for anyone with a shelf full of curios and a dark sense of humor.
Inside you'll find:
• 55 full-color illustrations of inanimate objects with serious emotional baggage
• Snarky, witty, and surprisingly insightful one-liners from baubles, trinkets, and bric-à-brac
• A perfect companion to the hit humor book Houseplants and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts
Whether you’re looking for a quirky coffee table conversation starter, a white elephant gift, or a way to laugh at your own questionable decor, this book delivers collectible chaos and offbeat charm.
Get ready to laugh, cringe, and never look at your tchotchkes the same way again.
"Cheeky, delightful . . . an uproarious gift book that’s sure to leave all kinds of collectors amused and chagrined."—Foreword Reviews
Ever wonder if your ceramic Buddha is silently judging your life choices? Or if your antique compass is dizzy from your lack of direction? In Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts, your quirky collectibles finally speak their minds—and they are brutally honest.
This hilarious and highly giftable book brings together dark humor, colorful art, and a dash of existential dread. Perfect for collectors, design lovers, and fans of sarcastic humor, this is a must-have for anyone with a shelf full of curios and a dark sense of humor.
Inside you'll find:
• 55 full-color illustrations of inanimate objects with serious emotional baggage
• Snarky, witty, and surprisingly insightful one-liners from baubles, trinkets, and bric-à-brac
• A perfect companion to the hit humor book Houseplants and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts
Whether you’re looking for a quirky coffee table conversation starter, a white elephant gift, or a way to laugh at your own questionable decor, this book delivers collectible chaos and offbeat charm.
Get ready to laugh, cringe, and never look at your tchotchkes the same way again.
About The Author
A lifetime lover of books, Elisabeth Saake has devoted most of her working life to publishing. She began her career as an editorial assistant at a New York literary agency before realizing the Big Apple was just a bit too big for her small-town heart. She’s been lucky to remain in various roles within book publishing while moving to progressively smaller towns ever since. Elisabeth is a creek lover, a podcast devotee, and has many, many, f*cked-up thoughts. She lives in Chico, CA, with her husband, two sons, and an assortment of disturbed tchotchkes and disgruntled houseplants.
Product Details
- Publisher: The Collective Book Studio (April 15, 2025)
- Length: 120 pages
- ISBN13: 9781685551438
Raves and Reviews
Tchotchkes and their F*cked-Up Thoughts would make a great gift to any friend (with a sense of humour) who’s a collector of things, or to any friend who has judged others’ collections of things. It’s snarky, a little dark at times, but will bring many chuckles and laughs.
– The Jewish Independent
"Does hearing our perfectly encapsulated doubting dialogue and feelings reflected by our counter decorations make us feel better? I talk to my desk accoutrements daily, and I like to think this book justifies cluttering our lives with meaningful baubles and sentimental stuffies. Perhaps I'm just nostalgic, but mostly, I am glad I do not own a decorative sword."
– Joe Biel, founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing and author of Make a Zine: Start Your Own Publishing Revolution and A People's Guide to Publishing.
"Cheeky, delightful . . . an uproarious gift book that’s sure to leave all kinds of collectors amused and chagrined."
– Foreword Reviews
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