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Want some books and zines but overwhelmed by your choices? Well, we would love to help you choose! Let us be your …

Of all the letters in the alphabet, we probably have the most books that begin with a B! Get this bundle of B books: …

It's important to think about the labor that creates everything that you touch, purchase, and make use in your day. So …

Remember the early days of Microcosm? No? Well, here you go! This Superpack includes some of our earlier titles you may …

We're bringing back the dead! This deal is so good it might find you in your sleep and try to eat your brain! Ever …

If you're a person, like us, who loves books so much that reading a book about books is a heightened form of …

We want to empower you to follow your dreams! Ever dreamed about creating your own Microcosm-like thing? This huge …

Last year we received 6,000 more damaged books from other publishers—and we're passing the savings on to …

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

Close your eyes. Imagine what it'd be like to receive $100 worth of books, zines, stickers, buttons, and patches. …

Celebrate the pleasure of reading, expand your literary horizons, and get straight-up recommendations for a wide …

Do you love what Microcosm publishes?Do you want us to publish more books that empower readers to change your lives and …

Want a package of stuff in the mail every month that's tailored exactly to your peculiar and wild tastes? We'd …

This comprehensive guide to writing a graphic memoir is both helpful and moving, and will tell you everything you need …

A reflection and insight into the world of publishing through Roberto Calasso's artistic work. Publishing is an …

No matter how impressive your manuscript may be, in a competitive market even a simple mistake could cost you an …

A dense, engaging study of the history of women and feminism in the growth of mid-20th-century science fiction in …

The right book at the right time can save a life. If you care for (and/or work with) middle schoolers to teens, please …

Sarah Royal spent some time working in a Chicago book bindery, and writes candidly about her experience there. From the …

This artist book has been a labor of love—being a lover of books, I’m always surrounded by …

Want to get off the internet? For many years we've been trying to create a catalog that simultaneously meets the …

Show your DIY pride with this 4-inch, black-and-white embroidered patch, featuring the Microcosm chainring heart …

The 56th issue of Cometbus is a loving ethnography of New York City's wild, weird, and bearded used book trade. …

If you're looking for a reference book or a step-by-step instruction on how to make a comic, you can't go wrong …

The best bookshops are the ones where you walk into a densely-packed wonderland of words, sternly observed by …

This book is amazing. It's the best book I've ever read on getting your nonfiction book published, hands-down. …

Awww yes, reading together all cozy on the couch—life doesn't get much more romantic than that. 

Quimby's Bookstore opened in Chicago 25 years ago and has been going full tilt ever since, providing a hub, outlet, …

Kick procrastination to the curb and start designing your productivity system today! This zine gives you space to start …

The history of Microcosm Publishing, from its origins as a record label and zine distro in Joe Biel's bedroom …