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Tchotchkes and their Fucked-Up Thoughts

The Messed-Up Minds of Your Trinkets and Treasures

Elisabeth Saake author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:The Collective Book Studio

Publishing:5th Jun '25

£12.99

This title is due to be published on 5th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Tchotchkes and their Fucked-Up Thoughts cover

Are your trinkets talking... about you? Probably.

If you’ve ever suspected that your knicknacks are gossiping, sharing secrets, or quietly judging your life choices, well, they are. Prepare to laugh as you dive into Tchotchkes and their F*cked-Up Thoughts—a darkly hilarious look at what your beloved collectibles really think.


Whether you’re a serious collector of porcelain cats or your coworker’s desk is bursting with curios, this comedic gift book will give you a fresh perspective on your beloved trinkets. With over 50 different tchotchkes, illustrations, quips, and grudges, you’ll be reminded that just because they look nice, doesn’t mean they are.

This hilarious gift book includes:

Bric-a-Brac—A little something for everyone who loves a blend of dark humor, sarcasm, and a pinch of the absurd.

Thingamajigs—This book is richly illustrated with fun drawings that help illuminate each trinket’s deep inner thoughts.

Baubles—From the kitschy rubber chicken to your vintage lava lamp, you’ll hear from classic knicknacks across the globe.

Tchotchkes and Their F*cked Up Thoughts, will have you seeing (and hearing) your trinkets in a totally new light.

ISBN: 9781685556211

Dimensions: 165mm x 114mm x 13mm

Weight: 147g

120 pages