Ye Olde Shoppe of Tricks —&— Treats
Books, Apparel, Decor, & Sundries • Bespoke Orders
Noncommissioned Wares
We create and purvey a variety of spooky oddities, such as: hard-cover, e-format, and audio books; archival posters; unisex apparel; home and office decor; coasters; and more.
Bespoke Projects
We can create custom fictional storytelling experiences for businesses, nonprofits, independent authors, production companies, and the like. From fictional businesses and events to book covers, character and world creation, and short-form fiction, our studio can handcraft something just for you—and without the use of A.I.!
Who Could Benefit?
Families & imaginations of all ages
Production companies (for film or stage)
Reading-focused nonprofits
Independent authors
Corporations & small businesses
Community centers
Farmers markets & fall festivals
Book shoppes & coffee shoppes
Trick-or-Treat Bag!*
Initial consultation | $200 for one hour (waived if hired)
Short-form fiction with one illustration | Starts at: $750
Character & world creation | Starts at: $1,000
Book cover (print, e-format) | Starts at: $1,500
Fictional business or event | Starts at: $2,000 ($2,500+ with collateral)
Companion-website creation | Starts at: $2,000
Marketing campaign | Starts at: $3,000
General art direction | $120/hour
*Includes idea generation and development, copywriting, and printing to archival paper.
“What’s wrong with weird? Weird's like the nuts in my cookies. It's the nuts that make things interesting!”
Florence Zimmerman, from the movie The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Discounts are available!
The aforementioned prices are estimates and will vary from project to project. But, by combining two or more services, you can benefit from a 15% discount on the final cost.
So, for example: you want us to create a fictional business along with three t-shirts, a coffee cup, and a companion website. Technically, that would start at around $4,500. But with the discount, it would only cost you $3,825 (a savings of $675).
More expensive than candy; cheaper than cleaning up your mess!
Sure, doing this yourself is possible in the 21st century. However, keep in mind: hiring a professional to put right what went tragically wrong will be more expensive for you in the end.
If you are interested in something bespoke, contact The Shoppe by way of electronic post, telephone (703-864-1714), or black messenger cat. (Alas, we are unable to accept a messenger crow or werewolf howl as a means of correspondence.)
