• The Great Chicago Fire

Welcome to Alternate Histories

Alternate Histories: where monsters, aliens, robots, and zombies rampage through history in our collection of prints and greeting cards. 

Learn about how a robot helped write the Declaration of Independence. See what really caused the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (hint: Martians). Explore vintage posters for the Los Angeles Zombie Hunting Olympics of 1932. Or purchase a greeting card with only the finest of killer robots and monsters on it.

We have over 35 different cities and locales represented, including New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Tucson, San Francisco, Portland, Austin, and many more!

Our offbeat greeting cards are perfect for people who like something a little out of the ordinary, including Birthday CardsLove & Valentines DayMother's Day, Father's DayWeddings, New BabyThank You, Get Well, Congrats, & more!

If you don't see a print for your city, let us know! We also do custom work, perfect for an offbeat wedding invitation or unique gift.

We're Nominated for Best New Product!
May 03, 2013

We're thrilled to be presenting our wares at the 2013 National Stationery Show in May at the Javits Center in New York City. And best of all, our 11 x 17 city prints have been nominated for Best New Product...

Buy Things From Our Friends #2: Garbella
April 09, 2013

Our friend Amy Garbark (Garbella) makes some of the best screen-printed items in Pittsburgh (and around the country, for that matter).  We're big fans of her excellent t-shirt designs as well as her line of baby onesies that make the...

Buy Things From Our Friends #1: Laura Berger
March 07, 2013

In the craft and art fair trade, we get to meet many fine and upstanding artists whose work we enjoy and admire. This week, for our first "Buy Things From Our Friends" feature, we're proud to profile the excellent work...

Alternate Histories at National Stationery Show
March 07, 2013

Attention tradespeople and shopkeeps! Alternate Histories will, for the first time ever, be showing our wares at the National Stationery Show! Prepare, citizens of New York, for new cards, prints, and more! May 19-22!