
$20 Superpack: Owning Our Damage Warehouse Sale!
by Super Pack! Author, Tom Neely Author, Craven Rock Author, Taliah Lempert Author, Erik Spellmeyer Author, 7 more
10 books worth $122, yours for just $20... it doesn't get much better than that! Here's a snapshot of publishing life: A truck arrived a few weeks ago with no warning, when most of the staff was ...
Ten slightly damaged paperback books
$122.00 $20.00

2020 Slingshot Organizer (large)
by Slingshot Collective Author
The large Slingshot is a spiral-bound calendar and day planner. It includes space to write your contact information, a contact list of radical leftist groups around the globe, a menstrual calendar, and extra note ...
mixed colors, 5.5x8.5", glossy cover, spiral bound
$16.00
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2020 Slingshot Organizer (small)
by Slingshot Collective Author
For those of you who haven't seen a Slingshot, it's an activist's essential for over 20 years and it's the perfect pocket-sized planner. It includes activist and alternative cultural holidays, a space to ...
Mixed colors, 1/4 size, paperback, 160 pages
$8.00
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If You're Freaking Out, Read This: A Coping Workbook for Building Good Habits, Behaviors, and Hope for the Future
by Simone DeAngelis Author with Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN
Is everything terrible? Is your life going to shit and your brain's convinced you that you’re utterly screwed? Have you found yourself in a dark place with no way out? Are you having trouble holding ...
160 pages, 5x7", paperback
$12.95
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Unfuck Your Boundaries Workbook: Build Better Relationships Through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs
by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN Author
Are other people constantly intruding on your personal space, using your stuff, disrespecting you, and otherwise violating your boundaries? You can't control what they do, but you can control how you understand and ...
128 pages, 5.5x8.5", paperback
$9.95
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How to Resist Amazon and Why
by Danny Caine Author
When a company's workers are literally dying on the job, when their business model relies on preying on local businesses and even their own companies, when their CEO is literally the richest person in the world ...
24 pages, 5.5x8.5"
$3.95
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How to Find a Therapist: The Secret Guide to Working Your Shit Out with the Mental Health Professional of Your Dreams
by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN Author
Finding a new therapist can be harder than dating! How do you know what to look for? Where do you even begin to look? Are you even allowed to screen them before you start spilling your guts? What questions can you ...
32 pages, 4.25x5.5", zine
$3.95
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Passage: A Guide to Periods
by Michelle A. L. Singer Author
An educational and informative illustrated how-to for anyone who has a menstruation or for the people who don't who are just curious! With beautiful illustrations, charts, question/answer sections this is a very ...
28 pages, 5in X 7in, illustrations included, B&W, paperback
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Fluke #17
by Matthew Thompson Author
In this 17th issue of the Fluke fanzine, acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Nate Powell (of the March trilogy fame) is interviewed. He provides the cover art, as well as illustrations throughout. Also ...
48 pages, 5.5x8.5", zine, b&w
$3.00
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When Plants Sing
by Adam Michael Krause Author
7” record with an essay on plant bioacoustics. The roots of corn seedlings produce clicks and pops in response to frequencies between 200 and 300 Hz. What does that sound like? What does it mean? Includes two ...
5 pages, 7.5x7", booklet & 7" vinyl record
$15.00
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This Zine Has Issues: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illnesses
by Dave Combs Author
Let’s face it: there’s a ton of stigma around mental illnesses. Sharing stories is finding freedom from the stigma and creating power with unified voices. In this way, we help others feel less ...
36 pages, 5.5x8.5", copied
$3.95
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Is Gender Fluid?: A Primer for the 21st Century
by Sally Hines Author
An exploration of research, questions and dialogues, surrounding content and experience on the intersections and disconnections of gender and sexuality. Along with beautiful illustrations and ...
144 pages, color illustrations, 9.1 in H | 6 in W, paperback
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How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information
by Alberto Cairo Author
An essential tool for media literacy. People are constantly trying to use charts, graphs, and maps to exaggerate, distort, and lie—and it's on us, unfortunately, to stay a step ahead of the misinformation. ...
$25.95
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Should We All Be Vegan?: A Primer for the 21st Century
by Molly Watson Author
An engaging and informative account of the ever growing mass of people choosing to better our world with the power of what and how they consume what goes into their bodies. Revealing the truth about ...
144 pages, color illustrations, 9 in H | 6 in W, paperback
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Is Democracy Failing?: A Primer for the 21st Century
by Niheer Dasandi Author
What exactly is democracy? Because it seems like each country that defines as such as a very different defintion and very few follow the guidelines that the people have free and fair elections, active participation ...
144 pages, 150 color illustrations, 9.1 in H | 6 in W, paperback
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Is Medicine Still Good for Us?: A Primer for the 21st Century
by Julian Sheather Author
An open and honest examination of the ethics of the medical industry and the impact they have in modern society. With shoking analysis on the never-ending rising costs of medicine today and the ...
144 pages, color illustrations, 9 in H | 6 in W, paperback
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Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials
by Debbie Schramer Author and Mike Schramer Author
Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from found objects in nature. This unique how-to book offers a look at “nature as art” in a more ...
176 pages, 8x10", paperback, color
$24.95
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Made for Me
by Zach Bush Author
From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Now releasing as a board book filled ...
20 pages, 8.2x8.2", board book, color
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Zines Galore Display Pack
Zines! There are so many of these little staple-bound pamphlets in the world, but how to choose? And once you've chosen them, how do you display them?Includes two copies each of twenty of our bestselling ...
40 zines of various shapes, sizes, and colors, plus a 2-tier cardboard display box
$154.00
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Spirituality: Guidance for a Better Life
by Sophie Golding Author
Connect to your inner self and the world around you and enjoy a new sense of peace and happiness. This stunning book will help you along your own spiritual journey, by introducing you to traditions, philosophies and ...
192 pages, 6x7.8", hardcover, color
$16.99
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Microcosm Starter Pack
by Microcosm Pub et al Author, Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN Author, Raleigh Briggs Author and Alexander Barrett Author
Hi! Are you interested in Microcosm and want to get to know us, but not ready to jump into a full BFF subscription? You can start slow and get your feet wet first right here with this sweet starter pack. It ...
A t-shirt, a vinyl sticker, and 3 books
$52.00 $40.00

Be More Leia: Find Your Rebel Voice And Fight The System
by Christian Blauvelt Author
Fall in line with the Star Wars galaxy's leading rebel princess and engage with the sage advice and wisdom given to her followers. Awesome and full of hilarious quotes from the films, advice, illustrations and ...
63 pg, 7.3in X 5.4in, color, hardcover
$9.99
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Compendium of Herbal Magick
by Paul Beyerl Author
A collection of history, lore, and magical uses for 330 herbs. Nature is a great and divine powerhouse that deserves endless recognition and respect. Use this guide to help restore your balance, love, respect and ...
528 pages, paperback
$29.50
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Fungus is Among Us!
by Joy Keller Author and Erica Salcedo Illustrator
They're everywhere. You can't run from them, so might as well join them? This awesome book cntains a Q & A section with a mycologist and makes the science fun and approachable for people of all ...
40 pages, color, illustrated, 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W
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House That Cleaned Itself: The True Story of Frances Gabe's (Mostly) Marvelous Invention
by Susan Romberg Author, Meghann Rader Illustrator and Laura Dershewitz Author
Who actually likes cleaning and househild chores? I'm sure that number is a small populace. Learn about the woman who hated it so much she decided to get smart and invent a house that could do it all for her! Clever ...
40 pages, color, illustrated, 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W
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Big Words for Fearless Girls: 1,000 Big Words for Girls with Big Dreams
by Stephanie Miles Author and David Miles Illustrator
Big Words or Fearless Girls is a first-of-its-kind primer bursting with over 600 powerful first words girls will need to pursue their big dreams. Vibrant illustrations include 50 female heroes and inspiring messages. In ...
32 pages, 9.2x11", hardcover, color
$15.99
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Feminist Flashcards
by Julie Merberg Author, Alyssa Gonzalez Illustrator and Samantha Guss Author
Feminists and activists of all ages welcome to a great way to commemorate and refresh your embrace of these iconic women and they lives they've lead. Used as a point of reference or as a game, these are a great gift ...
40 pages, color and illustrated, 6 in H | 4 in W
$14.99
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How to Resist Amazon & Why

The zine that took the bookselling world by storm is finally widely available! Danny Caine, owner of Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas chronicles his pro-local, pro-independent bookstore, anti-Amazon activism and shows you a path to fighting the power, too.
If You're Freaking Out, Read This

This book began as a letter Simone wrote to her future self, with a list of ten steps to take to bring herself back from a state of panic, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Now it's a book-length workbook that you can use and customize to suit your own needs. Bring yourself back from the brink with these expert coping skills that you can practice when you feel okay and use any time you need them. With an intro by the one and only Dr. Faith!
Unfuck Your Boundaries Workbook

Get ready to dive deep with this workbook companion to Dr. Faith's Unfuck Your Boundaries. Examine your personal history with boundaries and consent, figure out which relationships in your life need attention, do a "wheel of consent" exercise, and †
Unfuck Your Boundaries

Dr. Faith takes on the vital topics of boundaries and consent, offering her trademark combination of brain science, trauma-informed therapy, and funny, no-BS approach. How do you maintain a respectful, trusting, non-harmful relationships with anyone, be they an intimate partner or the person in line in front of you at the grocery store? What are relationship red flags you need to be aware of? How do you make sure you're respecting the boundaries of everyone around you, and make amends when you haven't? All these and many more questions answered in this necessary book.
The Life & Times of Butch Dykes

Eloisa Aquino's gorgeous illustrated homage to people who've defined gender stereotypes around the world, from a century ago to today. Find some new queer heroes and reflect on their lives and accomplishments in these colorful pages.
Friending: Creating Meaningful, Lasting Adult Friendships

25% of adults in the US don't have a single person they feel they can confide in. Gina Handley Schmitt gently walks you through the ins and outs of making and maintaining close friendships as an adult. Includes scripts and instructions for identifying potential friends, asking them to hang out, setting healthy boundaries, staying in touch when life pulls you in different directions, and, when need be, ending friendships.
Unf*ck Your Anger

Dr. Faith's newest book is all about putting your frustration and rage to work rather than letting them run your life and poison your relationships. Learn to manage your anger in the moment, listen to what it has to tell you and act wisely, and hardest of all, the fine art of forgiveness.
This is San Francisco

In the same vein as his other two evocative love letters to cities, This Is Portland and This Is Shanghai, Alexander Barrett again plays quirky tour guide in This is San Francisco. Distilling the charm of San Francisco into colorful, illustrated pages, he reveals the city's magic in this good-humored, earnest homage. This isn't a guide book that will tell you where to stay or what to eat; rather, it's an invitation from a friend to come along on a walk down one of San Francisco’s historic streets, up one of its urban staircases, or along its many shorelines. Through thoughtful and funny anecdotes, essays, and illustrations, Barrett takes you on a journey through one of America’s most famous cities and makes you wish you were right there with him.
The Practical Witch's Almanac: 2020

What About Tomorrow?

Alexander Herbert's oral history tells the stories of punk rock in western Russia, from the Soviet era to today.
Hardcore Anxiety

Punk rock and mental health have been intertwined since the very beginning. Nervous breakdowns, anxiety, seeking acceptance, attempting to overcome internalized demons, and reacting to harmful and oppressive systems—punk rock embodies and emboldens all our feelings and experiences, positive and negative. Hardcore Anxiety charts and tracks punk movements from the 70s till today, from small towns to stadiums, from the struggles in our heads to the people actively harming us in our communities. Told from the point of view of a young man discovering punk and working through mental illness in Evansville, Indiana, this stunning nonfiction graphic novel gives punks the most important advice of all: "You aren't alone. You're going to make it through alive."
In The News
Call for Submissions for Neurodiversity zine series

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Business of Publishing
Microcosm founder and publisher Joe Biel has written a series of blog posts sharing his twenty-three years worth of experience in the industry. He's also written a book about the topic, A People's Guide to Publishing.
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Microcosm In Your Town!
Want to meet us in person, check out our books, or see an author speak? We've got author events and convention events coming up! There's a full calendar at the bottom of the page.
Author Events
- December 8th: Joe Biel (A People's Guide to Publishing) and Laura O. Foster (Portland Stair Walks) will be signing books at the Oregon Historical Society's annual Holiday Cheer author event in Portland, OR (12-4, open to the public)
Alexander Herbert is doing a What About Tomorrow? tour in February in western Canada, east coast U.S., and the Midwest. Check out all the dates on Dying Scene.
Interested in having an author at your store or event? Reach out!!
Tabling Events
Where we'll be selling books, zines, and merch!
- December 8: We'll bring our radical literature and ideas to the Howard Zinn Book Fair in San Francisco
Planning an event and want us to be part of it (speaking, author readings, movie screenings, setting up a book and zine pop-up shop, etc.)? Let us know!!
In the Portland area? We can set up a book fair at your workplace like the ones your school used to have.
Calling for submissions for the Scene History series!
Are you stoked about the history of your town? Do you find out interesting nuggets by talking to those who came before you or by scouting out details on Google and Wikipedia? Do you want a reason to hunt out some people you respect and fill in the gaps? Well, the Scene History series is an opportunity to do just that. Like our Simple History Series, we will publish a paperback each year of the Scene History series that tell the story of a particular city's scene. (the series does not profile individuals, albums, or bands, but really must be framed around a real scene, no fiction!) Suggested length is 15,000-30,000 words. Get as creative as you find gratifying. Learn about your favorite places and how things developed. Check out the existing Scene Histories here! To pitch, just send a general summary of the scene that you are profiling, the years profiled, and your qualifications/interest to profile it! Will it be prose or comics? Do you have access to photos and images? Why are you excited to do this? Submit or ask questions to joe at microcosmpublishing daht comBFF Book Subscription

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