Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts
The Messed-Up Minds of Your Trinkets and Treasures
Joined together, the grumbles of ill-appreciated and misunderstood knickknacks become cacophonous in Elisabeth Saake’s cheeky, delightful gift book Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts.
Beware your baubles—they’re not content to just sit around looking pretty anymore! Here, fifty-plus favorite shelf accouterments are given a spread each to be seen on their own merit and to lodge their complaints. A paperweight bemoans that the digital age rendered it obsolete; a participation trophy takes offense over being eternally connected to a definite nonwinner who “didn’t make a single goal all season.”
Elsewhere, preserved butterflies all but call their owner creepy, a wise rubber chicken is fed up with not being taken seriously, and a crystal ball mocks its gazer’s shallow concerns. Each item also shares care instructions for those wishing to honor their contributions; few have faith that their requests will be heard. The colorful art shows each tchotchke at its best, perhaps piquing interest in new collections––that is, until you learn what each really thinks of your casual acquisition habits.
Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts is an uproarious gift book that’s sure to leave all kinds of collectors amused and chagrined.
Reviewed by
Michelle Anne Schingler
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