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How to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future!
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…
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A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up
by Joe Biel Author and Jane Friedman Foreword
Second edition coming in February, 2026 So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 24 years of experience operating an…
$19.95 14 comments
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Poster Comic / Catalog
by Joe Biel Author and Gerta Oparaku Egy Illustrator
Every year lately we've been making a new catalog in the format of a poster! On the front, there's a comic (or some…
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How to Protect Bookstores and Why: The Present and Future of Bookselling
by Danny Caine Author
Can bookstores save the world? As bastions of culture, anchors of local retail districts, community gathering places,…
$15.95 3 comments
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50 Ways to Protect Bookstores
by Danny Caine Author
Bookstores are important. So are booksellers. And they—and the ideas and communities they serve—need…
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Sticker #159Chainring Heart
by Joe Biel Author, Aaron Renier Author and alex wrekk Author
Microcosm's iconic chainring heart, now in sticker form! Show your bike love to the world! (Sturdy vinyl sticker with…
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Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life and Business with Autism
by Joe Biel Author, Joyce Brabner Foreword and Sander Hicks Foreword
The history of Microcosm Publishing, from its origins as a record label and zine distro in Joe Biel's bedroom closet in…
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From Chaos to Creativity Workbook: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers
by Jessie L. Kwak Author
Kick procrastination to the curb and start designing your productivity system today! This zine gives you space to start…
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The Book Bindery
by Sarah Royal Author
Sarah Royal spent some time working in a Chicago book bindery, and writes candidly about her experience there. From the…
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On The Books: A Graphic Tale of Working Woes at NYC's Strand Bookstore
by Greg Farrell Author
A David and Goliath story, On The Books is the first-hand comic strip account of the labor struggle at NYC’s legendary…
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Promote Your Book: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community
by Eleanor C. Whitney Author
So you've written a book—now what? Your next step is to find your readers and get that book into their hands. Eleanor…
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Cometbus #56: A Bestiary of Booksellers
by Aaron Cometbus Author
The 56th issue of Cometbus is a loving ethnography of New York City's wild, weird, and bearded used book trade. Aaron…
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Sticker #451I Support My Local Independent Bookstore
by Microcosm Pub et al Author
Independent bookstores are amazing! A refuge and glue for any community, they provide a safe space, brain food, and…
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Cometbus #57 NY Comics Scene
by Aaron Cometbus Author, Gary Panter Author, Nate Powell Author and Julia Wertz Author
The comics scene is thriving in New York, and comics play an oversized role in the city’s myth. But why? In this…
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The Bicyclist's Guide to the Galaxy: Feminist, Fantastical Tales of Books and Bikes
by Elly Blue Editor, Cara Brezina Contributor, Kathleen Jowitt Contributor, Lisa Timpf Contributor, Taru Luojola Contributor and Avery Vanderlyle Contributor
The power of the pedal and the page shine through in these ten joyfully feminist science fiction and fantasy stories.…
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A People's Guide to Publishing Workbook: Build Your Book Business from the Ground Up
by Joe Biel Author
Plan out your publishing empire, from mission to budgets, with this workbook companion to Joe Biel's A People's Guide to…
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Sticker #617Let's Read Books and Overthrow the Government
by Larry Law Author
Read books and overthrow the government. It's a great date night plan.Slap this 2.5" die cut sticker on your e-reader…
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Bikes, the Universe, and Everything: Feminist, Fantastical Tales of Bikes and Books
by Elly Blue Editor, Gretchin Lair Contributor, Julie Brooks Contributor, Summer Jewel Keown Contributor, Kathryn Reilly Contributor, Kiera Jessica Bane Contributor and Dawn Vogel Contributor
Ever gotten lost in a book? Or on your bicycle? Or both at once, by falling through a portal on the page? Anything is…
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Sticker #232Books and Bikes Undermine the Aspirations of Dictators
by Scott Larkin Author
Ride, read, and refuse to tolerate a fascist state. Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a white background.…
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Books That Should Never Exist: A Coloring Book of the Best Worst Book Ideas Ever
by Microcosm Pub et al Author and Gerta Oparaku Egy Illustrator
Everyday Vampirism. Gross-out Popsicles. Erotic Christmas Tree Decorating. Vice Presidential Fashion Advice. …
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Sticker #570Read a Fucking Book
by Joe Biel Author
A little known fact is that cephalopods give the best PSAs. Spread the word by slapping this die-cut sticker on your…
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Catalog (Spring 2022)
This catalog is designed for the book industry, and anyone else who wants to see what we are publishing (and have…
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Sticker #260Support Independent Publishing
by Sparky Taylor Author
Growing your small world. Don't let the corporate behemoths control what you put into your brain! (Sturdy vinyl sticker…
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Sticker #613Fuck You, I Won't Do What You Tell Me
by Larry Law Author
Throw the book at 'em and read whatever you want. This vinyl sticker can go on your binder, telephone poll, mailbox, or…
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Catalog (Fall 2021)
This catalog is designed for the book industry, and anyone else who wants to see what we are publishing (and have…
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Honing Your Craft: Developing Your Writing Skills on a Budget
by Lydia Rogue Author
Do you dream of being a writer, but despair of finding the resources to make it happen? Writing for your passion, or…
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6-Month BFF Subscription: Every Title We Publish!
by Super Pack! Author and Various Author
Do you love what Microcosm publishes? Do you want to help us publish more books that empower readers to change your…
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Sticker #612Ask Me What I'm Reading
by Larry Law Author
This is for anyone reading a murder mystery, or warning whoever is interrupting you that they're about to become the…
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Pin #045Anarchy Reading
What better way to learn to think critically about the political system and social world we live in—and dream up…
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$30-$2000 Superpack: Slightly Damaged Books! (Distributed Books)
by Super Pack! Author and Various Author
Each year we receive 6,000 damaged books from other publishers—and we're passing the savings on to you! We've got…
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