In Sterquilinis Invenitur
(In Filth it Will be Found)
Church Ghost is a small press operating out of Cleveland, Ohio, featuring an international cohort of artists and writers. With an eye towards the esoteric and unusual, Church Ghost aims to integrate literary complexity and graphic art sophistication in finely produced books and art prints. Furthermore, the press is steadfastly elitist and committed to reinstating a culture of quality and gatekeeping—through direct publishing efforts and distribution partnerships alike.
Comix. Design. Prose. Glossolalia. Peacockery. Obscenity. Minimalism. Orphism. The sacred and the profane. We embrace these contradictions because we can. We do this because one book opens another.
—Aaron Lange, Publisher
FAQ
Q: What do you charge for shipping?
A: Domestic flat rate of $7, and free domestic shipping on orders over $75.
Q: Do you ship outside of the United States?
A: Yes. Lowest possible standard rates apply.
Q: Do you issue refunds on lost or damaged books?
A: Under appropriate circumstances, yes.
Q: Are your books available on Amazon?
A: Fuck Amazon.
Q: When do your products ship?
A: Typically within a week of your order.
Q: Does this website have Easter eggs?
A: Yes.
Q: Does Church Ghost ever utilize Risograph printing?
A: NO!!!
Q: Which publishers are available in your store's Distro section?
A: See below.
Q: Will you carry my book in your Distro section?
A: Due to reasons related to both time and space, we generally don't carry individual self-published titles, nor do we focus on books or presses which are already easily available in North America. However, if you are a small press operating abroad and think your books are in alignment with our goals and interests, feel free to contact us.
Q: How do I buy wholesale for my store?
A: Contact us directly.
Q: Can you tell me about your Substack?
A: The Church Ghost Substack is updated semi-regularly with new writing and art; subscribe for free and receive access to all regular posts. Paid subscriptions are also available for those who wish to further support our efforts; in thanks, you will receive occasional discount codes, exclusive access, and perhaps an odd and surprising gift.
Q: Are you accepting submissions for publication?
A: Church Ghost is not currently accepting submissions in any official capacity. That said, we are still interested in knowing who you are and what you are working on. Likeminded individuals are always encouraged to contact us.
AUTHORS
and
ARTISTS
Josh Bayer: Cartoonist based out of Brooklyn, and a key figure on the fringes of the contemporary alternative comics movement. Illustrator of Fish Turn Colors Then Break in My Hands and the forthcoming Utzy and Dusty: Swan, Swan Hummingbird.
Dan Heyer: Artist, writer, and designer based out of Sydney, Australia. Editor of Brazilian Wax, author of NUTT.
Siobhán M. La Grippe: Author of the Neo-Decadent Consciousness manifesto, and frequent contributor to the Neo-Passéism Substack.
Aaron Lange: Author and artist of Ain't it Fun and the ongoing Peppermint Werewolf project. Cofounded the late Stone Church Press in 2022; established Church Ghost in 2025.
Le.BLUE: London-based design and illustration team; credits include the forthcoming The Electro-Etheric Minotaur.
John D Morton: Punk legend and founder of the electric eels. Author of I Am Not Real.
Damian Murphy: Occultist; Author of numerous stories and books, including the forthcoming The Electro-Etheric Minotaur.
Colby Smith: Poet and writer based out of Cleveland, Ohio. A major player in the Neo-Decadent movement and author of Fish Turn Colors Then Break in My Hands.
Liz Valasco: The macabre Mademoiselle. Illustrator of our "Bury Me Deep" fine art print. Author of the forthcoming Pleasant Nightmares.
PRESS
GANG
Occult Press: Operated out of Italy by visionary author Brendan Connell, and boasting a roster of talent that spans the globe. Occult Press specializes in fine, limited editions of occult fiction and non-fiction ranging from antiquity to the present day. This pedigree is further bolstered by the use of a variety of high-end printers and binders and the insistence that each project be unique; papers and other materials are always hand-selected to ensure the desired aesthetic and please the most discerning tastes.
Purple Bearded Uncle: An imprint of Occult Press, with a focus on the Decadent and Neo-Decadent in both prose and verse. Essential reading for flâneurs of the astral plane.
Mineshaft: Comix and literary journal founded in 1999 and currently operating out of Durham, NC. Regular publishers of R. Crumb, Billy Childish, and a murderer's row of talent too impressive to list in full here. Previous contributors include Diane di Prima and Jeremy Reed. Published twice-yearly.
