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Burroughs and Friends: Lost Interviews

by V. Vale Editor

A series of lost interviews with iconic writer-philosophers & artists of the twentieth century. Full of gorgeous black…

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Frog Trouble

by Sandra Boynton Author

American cartoonist and children’s author Sandra Boynton has written and produced 12 country songs for children, ages…

$16.95

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Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography

by Meredith Ochs Author

With 50 years as a performer, dozens of tours, and 20 Grammys, there aren't many artists who can match Springsteen's…

$19.99

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Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage

by Tori Amos Author

This book is a call to action for engaging with our current political moment, from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter…

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David Bowie: Behind the Curtain

by Andrew Kent Author

In 1975, rock photographer Andrew Kent was asked to document David Bowie's life for two years, with unlimited access.…

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Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World

by Rob Sheffield Author

The Rolling Stone columnist offers a fresh perspective on the Beatles, exploring their enduring relevance to a…

$24.99

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Sonic Boom: The Impossible Rise of Warner Bros. Records, from Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac to Madonna to Prince

by Peter Ames Carlin Author

Back in 1967, the new president of Warner Brother Records, Mo Ostin, laid out his strategy to turn the company around:…

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6 Month BFF Subscription: Discover Microcosm Classics!

by Super Pack! Author and Various Author

 Are you a new fan and want to catch up on Microcosm history? Or are you a store that want to stock up on Microcosm…

$100.00

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Talking to My Angels

by Melissa Etheridge Author

This memoir of adversity, finding joy, art, and divinity explores the life of Melissa Etheridge. Mother, artist, cancer…

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All the Right Notes

by Dominic Lim Author

A dual-timelines, second-chance, queer, m/m romance packed with yearning, music, and Filipino food, high school choir…

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Jim Morrison: Secret Teacher of the Occult

by Paul Wyld Author

This views Jim Morrison as a shamanic initiate and occult teacher rather than just a rock star. Drawing from Morrison's…

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$5 Superpack: 5 Random Ebooks

by Super Pack! Author and Various Author

Like ebooks? We've made them for a whole bunch of our books. For five bucks, we'll send you five random ones. Enjoy!

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$20 Superpack: Punk Fuckin' Rock

by Super Pack! Author

If you want to know about all things punk, then this is the pack for you. You'll read stories from Erick Lyle, one of…

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$20 Superpack: Documentary Marathon

by Joe Biel Author, Bill Brown Author, Ben Holtzman Author, Super Pack! Author and Various Author

Five great documentaries on that sadly antiquated format, the Betamax tape. Just kidding—they're all on DVDs. We're so…

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$50 Superpack: Get To Know Joe

by Joe Biel Author and Super Pack! Author

Over the course of 23 years, Microcosm's founder Joe Biel has written eight books across a wide band of subject matter.…

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$20 Superpack: Jeff's Faves!

by Jeff Hayes Author

The 'cosm crew is updating our old "Faves" Superpacks. Jeff's includes:This Is PortlandAction!ApplicantThe Interstate…

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$25 Superpack: Meal Deal with Ebola Songs

by Dan Abbott Author, Jason Chandler Author and Corbett Redford Author

With this bargain pack, get the latest releases from the infamous musical satirists Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children…

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Record Store Starter Pack

by Joe Biel Author, Daniel Makagon Author, Tom Neely Author, Ben Snakepit Author, Bob Suren Author, 4 more

This pack, specifically designed for record stores, includes: 1 Beatles Blackouts1 Punk USAThe History of Miami Hip…

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The Gospel of The Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels

by Michael Hann Author

An oral history of legendary Twin Cities rock group The Hold Steady, based on interviews with everyone who's ever…

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Benzedrine Highway: Hi-Octane Early Work

by Charles Plymell Author and Allen Ginsberg Foreword

This book presents the life of master beat scribe, Charles Plymell, straight from the Wichita Vortex. Plymell, one of…

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Acoustics: The Art of Sound

by Steve Marshall Author

From murmur to sonic boom, this installment in the Wooden Books Series will explain sound to you with a bang! Or maybe a…

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The Who on the Who: Interviews and Encounters

by Sean Egan Editor

This book collects interviews and story of the iconic band The Who over the course of 50 years. They were brash, honest,…

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$25 Superpack: Made You Laugh

by Dan Abbott Author, Joe Biel Author, Erica Dawn Lyle Author, Joshua Ploeg Author, Corbett Redford Author and Super Pack! Author

A lot of our books are serious. It's a serious world! But a lot of them are pretty darn funny, too, and have brought us…

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$20 Superpack: Punk Biopic

by Dan Abbott Author, Joe Biel Author, Ben Holtzman Author, Corbett Redford Author, Keith Rosson Author, Ben Snakepit Author and Super Pack! Author

Don't just learn about punks who inspire, BE them. We've got the injection you need right here to build your life and…

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$25 Superpack: Lookout Records

by Larry Livermore Author and Kevin Prested Author

For those who waited patiently for it, you may recall that we picked up Punk USA: The Rise and Fall of Lookout Records…

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Lit Up Inside: Selected Lyrics

by Van Morrison Author

One of the most notable singer/songwriters in history has selected what he believes to be his most important and…

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Paul Robeson for Beginners

by Paul Von Blum Author, For Beginners Author, Elizabeth Von Notias Author and Ramsess Author

An exceptional scholar, lawyer, athlete, stage and screen actor, linguist, singer, civil rights and political activist,…

$16.99

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Good Luck: Without Hesitation

by Good Luck Author

Good Luck is a fun pop-punk trio from Indiana. Though they’re not full-time musicians, their sound is impressive, and…

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$30 Superpack: Inoffensive Zines for Teens

by Super Pack! Author and Various Author

Need a bunch of zines for your own personal collection, as a gift for a teenager, or for a zine library, youth group,…

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