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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…
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Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll - How One Man Discovered Howlin' Wolf, Ike Turner, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley, and How His Tiny Label, Sun Records of Memphis, Revolutionized the World!
by Peter Guralnick Author
In 1952, Sam Phillips founded Sun Records, a pivotal moment in his decades long journey shaping the sound of Rock 'n'…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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