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Elly Blue is a co-owner and the vice president of Microcosm Publishing, and the co-host of the People's Guide to Publishing podcast. Her books include Everyday Bicycling and Bikenomics, and she is the editor of the annual Bikes in Space anthology of feminist bicycle science fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her partner, their dog, and a small fleet of cargo bicycles.

This Is Your Bike on Plants: Fantastical Feminist Stories of Bicycling, Gardens, and Growth

by Elly Blue Editor, Lisa Timpf Contributor, Jennifer Lee Rossman Contributor and Kathryn Reilly Contributor

When you plant the seeds of bicycle revolution, you never know what the future will grow. These 12 stories form a…

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Sticker #317: Feminist Machine

Sticker #317Feminist Machine

by Elly Blue Author

A bicycle is what a feminist machine looks like. In case anyone was wondering. (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black or…

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Bikenomics zine: How Bicycling Will Save The Economy (If We Let It)

by Elly Blue Author

In the follow up to her ten-part series on Grist, bicycle activist and journalist Elly Blue continues to dissect the…

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Essential Recipes for all Occasions

by Elly Blue Author and Anna Ricklin Author

While most cookbooks feature specialized fare for rare occasions, or worse yet, optional recipes for unique occasions,…

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Sticker #345: Freedom Machine

Sticker #345Freedom Machine

by Elly Blue Author

Every so often some bombastic politician will get up and call cars "freedom machines." We think the opposite. This…

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Taking the Lane #12: Religion and Bicycles

by Elly Blue Series Editor and Kirsten Collins Editor

The twelfth issue of the self-proclaimed "This American Life of feminist bike zines," explores the intersection of…

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Taking The Lane #11: Four Paws, Two Wheels

by Elly Blue Author

Dogs and bicycles... It's a combination that wouldn't immediately occur to most people, but that's the brilliance of…

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Sticker #349: Just Fucking Ride

Sticker #349Just Fucking Ride

by Elly Blue Author

When the world stops making sense (which seems to be happening a lot these days), sometimes all you can do is ride. So…

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Sticker #329: Space Sharks

Sticker #329Space Sharks

by Elly Blue Author and Katura Reynolds Author

The space shark is an endangered life form, with only a small breeding population remaining in the upper Andromeda…

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Sticker #328: Fat and Proud

Sticker #328Fat and Proud

by Elly Blue Author

Whether you ride a fat-tired bike or happen to sport a fabulously large body, you've got a lot to be proud of. Say it…

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Sticker #343: BikeSexual

Sticker #343BikeSexual

by Elly Blue Author

Maybe you're a bisexual who loves bicycles. Or maybe you're only interested in dating folks who ride bicycles. Or maybe…

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Sticker #331: All Lanes Are Bike Lanes

Sticker #331All Lanes Are Bike Lanes

by Elly Blue Author

Sick of being pushed off to the side of the road to dodge gravel and pot holes? Tired of being treated like you don't…

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Sticker #319: Bike Love

Sticker #319Bike Love

by Elly Blue Author

Bike love! A simple message about how you really feel. Don't let the world's road rage get in the way! (Sturdy vinyl…

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Sticker #340: I'm Queer, I Bike, and I Vote

Sticker #340I'm Queer, I Bike, and I Vote

by Elly Blue Author

The old left-right political spectrum is sooo last-decade. Let the polls know where your allegiances fall. (Sturdy vinyl…

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Sticker #336: Bike Nerds Unite

Sticker #336Bike Nerds Unite

by Elly Blue Author

Bike nerds unite! Bike nerds unite! This one’s for the one’s who ramble for hours about the good old days of…

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Sticker #312: Proud, Taxpaying Bicyclist

Sticker #312Proud, Taxpaying Bicyclist

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Given how the money is doled out, you may not always be proud to pay taxes, but it's likely that you are paying them,…

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Sticker #316: I Believe in Bicycles

Sticker #316I Believe in Bicycles

by Elly Blue Author

We believe in the power of the bicycle! You gotta believe in something and bicycles are pretty great. (Sturdy vinyl…

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Sticker #323: Work Hard, Play Hard, Ride Bikes

Sticker #323Work Hard, Play Hard, Ride Bikes

by Elly Blue Author

A good life can be built out of three simple ingredients: hard work, hard play, and a whole lot of bike riding. …

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Sticker #357: This Vehicle Runs On Love

Sticker #357This Vehicle Runs On Love

by Elly Blue Author

There are a lot of ways to fuel your movement around the world, and love's one of the best. Let your passion show!…

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Sticker #347: I'm Passing Gas!

Sticker #347I'm Passing Gas!

by Elly Blue Author

A classy, subtle statement, suitable for all occasions. But specifically, this one is suitable for the sort of occasion…

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Sticker #330: This Vehicle Runs on Beer

Sticker #330This Vehicle Runs on Beer

by Elly Blue Author

You may not need gasoline to power your bicycle, but you do need something. Preferably a locally-produced, renewable…

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Sticker #322: All-Weather Cyclist

Sticker #322All-Weather Cyclist

by Elly Blue Author

Let the world know that rain, snow, hail, wind, sun, drizzle, frost, fog, torrential mist: You ride through it all!…

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Sticker #321: Ann Strong quote

Sticker #321Ann Strong quote

by Elly Blue Author

"A bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get…

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Sticker #314: If I Had Biked Today, This Parking Spot Would Be Yours

Sticker #314If I Had Biked Today, This Parking Spot Would Be Yours

by Elly Blue Author

Got a car? Put it to work doing bicycle advocacy when it would otherwise just be sitting there! Let other drivers know…

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Teenage Castaways: True Stories of Shipwreck Survivors

by Elly Blue Author

These five true stories are about teenagers who survived shipwrecks and lived to tell their incredible stories. The…

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Sticker #353: Proud BikeSexual

Sticker #353Proud BikeSexual

by Kate Berube Author and Elly Blue Author

For the bisexuals who love their bikes, too. In this sticker, “Proud Bikesexual” features an illustration from the…

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Beyond the Bookshelf: How to Sell Books, Zines & Cool Literature in Your Store—and Change the World!

by Larry Law Illustrator, Elly Blue Author and Joe Biel Author

Got a store? Looking for new ways to sell books and zines, or to start carrying reading material to begin with?…

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Sticker #333: Fuck Robert Moses

Sticker #333Fuck Robert Moses

by Elly Blue Author

If any single human being could claim responsibility for US cities becoming as screwed up as they did over the course of…

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Sticker #352: Visualize Bicycles Everywhere

Sticker #352Visualize Bicycles Everywhere

by Elly Blue Author

It's no secret that we at microcosm dream of a world where the streets are full of bicycles, and the only cars that…

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You're Messy Enough: Affirming Words

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Illustrator

Are you perpetually trying to get organized? Do you feel overwhelmed by wanting to be incredibly productive, have a…

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