The Odd and Offbeat Press

The Odd and Offbeat Press

Books about unusual skills, unlikely theories, and the wonderfully weird corners of comedy, curiosity, and the variety arts.

About the press

The Odd and Offbeat Press is a small independent imprint run by Matt Baker and Louie Foxx, two working variety performers who also write fun books.

The list is short on purpose: illustrated alphabet books for kids and the cool adults who read to them, plus practical guides to skills nobody teaches in school. Titles are distributed through IngramSpark and can be ordered by any library or bookstore.

Books

Cover of C is for Conspiracy

Cat. no. 001

C is for Conspiracy

The ABC's of Conspiracy Theories

A rhyming trip through the alphabet where every letter opens a new rabbit hole. Aliens, cover ups, the Illuminati, the moon landing. Twenty six classic conspiracies, captivating illustrations, and enough "facts" to win the next family reunion argument. Learning the ABC's has never been this suspicious.

Hardcover979-8218345334 · $25.00 · 8×8 in
Paperback979-8873053940 · $16.99 · 8.5×8.5 in
PublishedJanuary 2024 · 28 pages
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Cover of U is for UFO

Cat. no. 002

U is for UFO

The ABC's of All Things Alien

An A to Z trip through the weird and wonderful side of the universe: sightings, spacecraft, cosmic creatures, and the theories that keep people up at night. Playful rhymes, eye catching art, and a bedtime read that works just as well for the parent doing the reading. May cause giggles, curiosity, and late night sky watching.

Softcover978-9699392702 · $14.97
PublishedNovember 2025 · 27 pages · 8.5×8.5 in
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Cover of The Academy of Unusual Skills

Cat. no. 003

The Academy of Unusual Skills

A Funny, Illustrated Guide to Weird Tricks, Party Skills, and Highly Unnecessary Talents

A faux textbook that teaches real skills. More than a hundred strange and oddly impressive tricks you can do with everyday objects. Coin snatching, card throwing, hat tricks, balancing, juggling, snack stunts and minor miracles, all laid out as step by step lessons with over 350 illustrations and a completely straight face. Classes are now in session.

Paperback978-9699297946 · $16.99
Hardcover978-9699297953 · $24.99
PublishedJune 2026 · 177 pages · 6.5×9 in
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Who we are

Illustration of Matt Baker

Matt Baker

Comedian · Writer · Performer

Matt Baker is a comedian, writer, performer, and podcast host based in the Pacific Northwest. He has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, and ESPN.

He co hosts two podcasts, The Odd and Offbeat Podcast and The Moisture Festival Podcast, where he explores the wonderfully weird corners of comedy, variety arts, and human curiosity. As a writer, he is the author of The Academy of Unusual Skills and the co author of two ABC books, C Is for Conspiracy and U Is for UFO. He has also written comedy for TV, stand up specials, and books.

A three time Guinness World Record holder, Matt has performed in over 53 countries and visited six of the seven Wonders of the World.

ComedyStuntShow.com

Illustration of Louie Foxx

Louie Foxx

Magician · Inventor · Writer

Louie Foxx is an award winning magician, bullwhip artist, hand shadow master, and amateur cat trainer based out of Southwest Washington state.

Within the magic community he is known as an inventor, having published over 200 original magic tricks. He also builds props for live performers, TV, and film. His work has turned up in Machete Kills, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Shanghai Disneyland, and hundreds of live shows around the world.

A two time Guinness World Record holder, Louie has appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, The CW's Masters of Illusion, the Emmy winning How 'Bout That, Otra Movida in Spain, and in London's Guardian. He and his wife spend their spare time fostering kittens.

LouieFoxx.com

For libraries & booksellers

Ordering

Our titles are distributed through IngramSpark and can be ordered by ISBN through your usual wholesaler.

Author events

Please contact us to book a signing, show or discussion.

Review copies

Press, reviewers, and collection development staff can request a copy by email.

Full specs, ISBNs, and ordering details for every title are on the sell sheet.