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Patch #260Ask Me What I'm Reading
by Larry Law Author
Odds are, it's either a book from Dr. Faith, something about music history, or some really great romance. Slap this 4"…
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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…
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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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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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Pin #208Library Gearz
by Joe Biel Author
Get engaged with the world through books! Ride your bike to the library. Tack this 1" round pinback button on your…
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Pitching Ideas
by Jeroen Van Geel Author
Conveying your new genius idea to others can be tricky. This book walks you through the different techniques and steps…
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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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Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School
by Kevin Smokler Author
Have you ever wanted to go back to re-read everything you read, or at least were supposed to read, in your high school…
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Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History
by Rebecca Romney Author and J.P. Romney Author
The road paved by our civilization’s best books is a long and noble one, but it is also lined with unexpected potholes…
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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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Promote Your Book Workbook: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community
by Eleanor C. Whitney Author
When you write a book, your work doesn't end on publication day. In fact, a key part of your job as an author is to get…
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Rad Dad #20
by Tomas Moniz Author
The 20th issue of quintessential parenting zine Rad Dad features articles about special needs children, traditional…
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Raise Capital on Your Own Terms
by Jenny Kassan Author and Ro Khanna Foreword
Many budding entrepreneurs think that in order to raise money for their business, they either need to max out their…
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Reading Quirks: Weird Things That Bookish Nerds Do!
by Andrés de la Casa Huertas Author, Javier García del Moral Author and Laura Pacheco Illustrator
In this book about loving books, you'll find 72 adorably funny comics that any reader can relate to. From the…
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Reading the Stars: Astrology for Book Lovers
by Book Riot Author
Contemplate your favorite books and authors through the lens of astrology. The Book Riot editorial team tackles potent…
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Rebel Publisher: Grove Press and the Revolution of the Word
by Loren Glass Author
Do you like books? History? The avant-garde? Porn/erotica? Theatre, poetry, and world cinema? Fighting government…
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Reefer Movie Madness: Ultimate Stoner Film Guide
by Shirley Halperin Author and Steve Bloom Author
More than 420 films are listed in this extensive reference guide to movies perfectly tailored for a stoner audience,…
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Rejected Books: The Most Unpublishable Books of All Time
by Graham Johnson Author and Rob Hibbert Author
From the creators of Images You Should Not Masturbate To, this collection of forty hilarious books that were never made…
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Rethinking Paper & Ink: The Sustainable Publishing Revolution
A tough and not so glamorous look into the book publishing industry, showing us how to have more sustainable…
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Revolution Between the Lines
Reading is revolutionary! Celebrate the power of good writing with this typewriter-themed magnet. Stick it on your…
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Round the Clock Joe: Celebrating 24 Years of Microcosm Publishing (A Love Zine)
by Elly Blue Editor, Sidnee Grubb Series Editor, Dr. Faith G. Harper Contributor, Nick Perry Author, Jessica Mullen Author, 6 more
In honor of the 24th anniversary of Microcosm, we solicited true stories from people who have known founder and…
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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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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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Sticker #257Support Your Local Infoshop
by Steven Stothard Author
Infoshops! They're overflowing with radical ideas, books, resources, flyers, zines, community, you name it! The only…
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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 #367I'd Rather Be Reading Microcosm Books!
by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author
We'd all rather be reading Microcosm books! So would we (but someone's gotta make 'em)! Share your love of our books…
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Sticker #403The People Want Books, We're Sending ALL WE CAN SPARE
Microcosm is devoted to people having access to books and to reading. The people want books, and we're sending all we…
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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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Sticker #486I Read Queer Smut
Find liberation in the pursuit of your desires and letting your imagination run wild and free! Queer erotica is a…
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Sticker #487I Read Past My Bedtime
Do you prefer a good story, sometimes to the detriment of a good night's sleep? Are books your preferred mode of revenge…
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