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A vibrant illustrated anthology celebrating some of the greatest hits of all time and the musical movement that has…

This historical epic chronicles the race to summit the tallest mountains on the planet. Set in London, China, New York,…

We've all wondered how we would fare if we were transported back in time, and without a doubt we have thought about what…

This is the ultimate book of things that never happened ... but could have! What is the connection between women’s…

In the 1980s, Elton John saw countless friends and loved ones perish needlessly from AIDS. After befriending and then…

In this explosive true story of America's most corrupt police unit, learn how Baltimore's Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF)…

In this grimly humorous recounting of author Jerry Stahl's experience on a guided bus tour of the Holocaust, one of…

Don't Panic! Douglas Adams famously said that the answer to life, the universe, and everything was 42. The producers of…

This book is the result of a 7-year excavation at the Stonehenge site. Surprisingly, there had been little proper…

From drag shows to dildo races, dyke bars are sacred spaces for community and freedom to just exist- so what's happened…

Consider a young man in London on top of the world and on top of the Apple building both. He watches the Beatles…

These are the books that made Elly, MCP's VP, fall in love with Microcosm. Before I started working here officially in…

On October 30, 1950, many cities in Puerto Rico rose up to revolt against the island's government, including an uprising…

Explore the rich history of the Willamette valley with these stories of the region’s indigenous people. Though what we…

This is a modern bestiary that looks into the world of the Old English language and its real and mythical beasts. Even…

An instructive and fun YA graphic nonfiction approach to smashing the patriarchy for once and for all. With punchy text…

This history of the Troubles in 1970s Northern Island is a gripping page-turner. Told through the lives, acts, and…

Part memoir, part participatory journalism, Mark Haskell Smith bares all in this book - just like he bared all in the…

Featuring quotes sourced from Charles Dickins to Pink Floyd, this pocket-sized quiz book challenges you to name the…

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

Are you feeling this hot and sweaty summer and want a retreat? Get away with these cool treats to help pass those long…

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

A fabulous set about various heroic and duplicitous deeds! From Firebrands to six in print volumes of the CIA Makes…

Find the thread that connects esoteric wisdom across the Western world, from far back in history to modern day. Godwin…

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for adventure on the high seas with this swashbuckling children's book about pirates! Meet the...…

The wild world of Viking warriors will be revealed to you like never before with this fascinating manual. Learn about…

In 1981 a largely forgotten massacre took place in the Salvadorian village of El Mozote. The Salvadorian Army's…

This poster features Hamaink, or Commonwealth, the first anarchist journal published in Armenian. Published by anarchist…

This poster, part of the Celebrate People's History series, depicts the workers of the Republic Windows and Doors…

Ever wondered what’s up with the Swiss? How do they keep it all together — their economy and industry, their…