About
Big Kid Press is a Pacific Northwest-based independent imprint dedicated to the "Big Kids"—the curious adults, the deep thinkers, and the weird humans who never stopped asking why. We specialize in "Adult Children’s Books": high-concept, illustrated volumes that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern consciousness. Through lush, surreal art and a rhythmic verse, we archive the beautiful absurdity of the human condition.Big Kid Press was founded on a simple, slightly uncomfortable truth: most "Adults" are just tall children with better camouflage. We have bigger toys, louder arguments, and much higher anxiety, but at our core, we are still those same bewildered apes who once looked at the stars and wondered if there were campfires in the sky.
The Encyclopedia of Being a Weird Human
The Encyclopedia of Being a Weird Human is a multi-volume odyssey into the beautiful absurdity of the human plight. Bridging the gap between our deep biological roots and the dizzying heights of modern consciousness, this series serves as a rhythmic field guide to our shared existence. Each volume deconstructs a different pillar of life, blending high-concept philosophy with the playful, accessible cadence of a classic children’s book.
Volume 1:
The Adventures of Silly Sam and the Stoned Ape Theory
Our debut volume explores the "Stoned Ape" theory and the spark of human consciousness. We begin our study with Sam. He is our common ancestor, our oldest friend, and the first being to realize that the world is much, much bigger than the tree he was hanging from.
About the Author
Thadius Maximus is a curator of forgotten wonders and a dedicated observer of the human plight. He chronicles the invisible threads that tether us to the earth while beckoning us toward the stars, capturing the messy, beautiful absurdity of what it means to be human.As the primary archivist for The Encyclopedia of Being a Weird Human, his mission is to document the peculiar struggles and soaring triumphs found within the human condition. From our deep biological origins to the intricate heights of modern consciousness, he offers us a gentle reminder that we are all cosmic primates navigating a very, very strange journey.
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