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The ABC Market is a curated collection of literary gifts & home goods designed by a bookworm who loves creating special items for your life.
--All folded books are custom. Please know that the current turnaround time is 1 - 2 weeks. Each book is carefully folded and packaged for our customers.
--If you need your order rushed please say so in the comments of your order or contact me before you place the order to see if I can accommodate your timeline.
--Please know if you provide a book for your custom folded book art & it meets the necessary qualifications; then $5 will be taken off your order.
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Thank you so much and I look forward to working with you!
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Mary Jo on Sep 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI bought this for a 1st anniversary gift for my son and his wife. I love it...haven't given it to them yet, but they are both readers and I think it will a great "conversation piece"! Very unique.
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Angelique on Aug 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI purchased this as a gift and the recipient loved it. It was perfect and exactly what I was looking for.
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Kelly on Aug 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSmells amazing! Got it for a friend's birthday and she loved it.
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camille on Aug 18, 2022
4 out of 5 starsI did not expect this smell at all, I thought it would be a little more "masculine", but otherwise the smell remains pleasant. I haven't tried to turn it on yet, but the packaging is really beautiful
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About TheABCMarket
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Each book that you see in the shop has been hand folded by me. -
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You can always find me with a cup of coffee in hand!
The ABC Market is a a beautiful curated collection of literary gifts & home goods.
My name is Allison and I am the owner and designer of The ABC Market. I started this business in the spring of 2016 and I have not looked back since because I absolutely love my work and how it can impact others.
With having a Grandmother who was a librarian for over 20 years, she taught me how books can make life better. Books were my escape and now being able to breathe new life into old books is very special to me.
I have always been an avid reader and when my husband and I got married 3 years ago, our theme for the wedding was the book THE Secret Garden. I wanted book related décor and found book folding online & instantly loved the concept. I bought a folded book and deconstructed it and figured out how to create folded book art.
Each book is carefully curated into a work of art. The books are reclaimed from old bookstores, antique malls or given to me and they meet my high standards. I make sure that each books has the right amount of pages for each unique word, date or symbol. The art of book folding is a special and unique gift and the recipient will be amazed by the finished product.
THE ART OF BOOK FOLDING
I put value in preserving the vintage books that are found or donated to the ABC Market. Each book has a history and a story to tell all on it's own. That is why I do not cut the delicate pages of the books I acquire, but rather, they are hand folded.
The ABC Market uses the measure, mark & fold method to create your one of a kind book art. Each number or letter has a pattern that has an assigned number of pages and then all the letters or numbers are combined to create the message desired.
I am so glad you are here and I am excited to show you new products!
xo,
Allison
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Allison Murphy
Owner
Allison is the creator and designer for The ABC Market. Raised to love reading and is always on the hunt for the perfect book, she began her business in her cute little Cape Cod home in Cincinnati.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I provide you with a book for the custom book art?
Yes absolutely! I will gladly use a book that you provide as long as it meets the standards that I need to have to create your order.
Also you will receive $5 off your order if you provide me with a book that will work! Just please contact me first and you also will be responsible for shipping the book to The ABC Market.
Can I have a certain color of book for my custom book art?
Yes you can! The main colors of the books that I use are dark blue, black, yellow, purple, blue, red, and grey.
When you check out please leave 2 or more color choice that you would be happy with.
I will work my best to find the color of book you want that will fit your custom order, but please be patient with me if that is not possible.
I cannot find the date or the initials I want on the shop. Where can I order my personalized book?
All the books you see in the shop are all example books. If you would like me to fold a specific date or an initial, please order one of the example books from the style of book you would like. Then please your date or initial in the comment section of you order.
How do I tell you what custom date or initials I would like for my personalized book?
During the checkout process you will have the option to leave a comment to the seller. Please use the comment section to tell me what your custom date, initials, or what color of book you are looking for.
If I need a book within 3 days of my order, can you accomodate that?
Please contact me before you order your book so I can tell you if this is possible. I am very flexible and happy to work with your timeline.
Are you currently offering wholesale orders?
Yes, the shop is open for wholesale inquiries. Please contact me for additional details.