Welcome to Bear Wallow Books — Sharing American Food Traditions Since 1978.
To The Trade — Wholesale Only
Bear Wallow Books specializes in small-format heritage recipe books (5½" × 8½") that retail for $5.50–$7.50 — durable and affordable — about the same price as a greeting card, but with lasting value. Perfect for impulse purchases and souvenir displays, our books are easy for travelers to pick up and pack home.
Since 1978, Bear Wallow Books has shared America’s history & culinary heritage through our Old-Fashioned Recipe Series.
Each title includes: Tried-and-true easy-to-follow heritage recipes from the 18th–20th centuries—adapted for today’s kitchens. Vintage-style black-and-white art plus colorful covers. Fascinating food history & cultural notes.
Key Benefits:
Made in USA — authentic American culinary heritage — always printed in USA
Giftable & collectible — cookbooks are ever popular & passed down through generations
Maximum visibility — easy to merchandise — great in card racks, gift displays, or near checkout
Travel-friendly size — compact and lightweight for tourists
Great price point — perfect impulse buys — priced like greeting cards; customers often buy several as souvenirs
Proven sellers — in farm markets, park stores, museum shops, historic towns — 46+ years in business with loyal retail partners
Perfect for Your Store Type
Museum Shops & Historic Sites: Authentic recipes from the 1700s – early 20th century, with historical context and images
Ag-Tourism, Farm Markets, & Orchards: Seasonal titles featuring local ingredients like apples, persimmons, zucchini
Tourist Towns & Vacation Shops: Nostalgic keepsakes that capture regional flavor
Park Stores & NHPs: Educational content about early American foodways and lifestyles
Everyone eats and cookbooks never go out of style!
Wholesale Terms That Work
Minimum Orders: Just 30 books, mix and match any titles
Pricing: 50%+ wholesale margin — strong profit potential
Not pre-priced — set your own retail markup
Payment: NET 30 for approved accounts; credit card for first orders
Shipping: UPS at our discounted rate plus $1 handling
Not found in chain stores — we support independent retailers exclusively
Our Story: 46 Years of American Food Heritage
Founded in 1978 by a historian in Indiana's Brown County, Bear Wallow Books began with a simple mission: preserve America's culinary stories. What started with persimmon recipes has grown and is now covering everything from hearth cooking to regional specialties.
Every recipe is tested for modern kitchens — we keep only what tastes good. Each book features vintage artwork and fascinating food history that connects readers to their heritage.
Now based in Rhode Island but still printed in the Midwest, we remain committed to quality, authenticity, and supporting the independent shops that make communities special.
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Questions? We're here to help:
📞 1-800-232-7925 (1-800-BEAR-WAL)
📧 sales@bearwallowbooks.com
Fax 317-726-1833
