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Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest-growing publisher of 2022 and #3 in 2023. Biel has been featured in Time Magazine, Esquire, Art of Autism, Reading Glasses, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll, as well as on NPR and PBS. Biel is the author of A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business, Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life & Business with Autism, and dozens more. Biel is the director of five feature films and hundreds of short films, including Aftermass: Bicycling in a Post-Critical Mass Portland, $100 & a T-Shirt, and the Groundswell film series. Biel lives in Portland, OR. Find out more at joebiel.net.

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Unfuck Your Nonprofit: Change the World Without Losing Your Mind or Values

by Dr. Faith G. Harper Author and Joe Biel Author

Idealists, gather round! How do you pursue your passionate cause to the fullest while still meeting your own needs?…

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Trans-Galactic Bike Ride: Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories of Transgender and Nonbinary Adventurers

Trans-Galactic Bike Ride: Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories of Transgender and Nonbinary Adventurers

by Elly Blue Series Editor, Charlie Jane Anders Contributor, M. Darusha Wehm Contributor, Tucker Lieberman Contributor, Ether Nepenthes Contributor, 3 more

2021 Lambda Literary Award Finalist  Take a ride with us as we explore a future where trans and nonbinary people are…

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Neurodivergent Pride #14: Mutual Aid (What Autistic Minds Can Teach Each Other and the World)

Neurodivergent Pride #14: Mutual Aid (What Autistic Minds Can Teach Each Other and the World)

by Joe Biel Author, Andrew Coltrin Author, Eliot Daughtry Illustrator and Theresa Pizza Author

Mutual aid has received more attention as a radical tactic lately, especially in the wake of the uprisings and protest…

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You're Messy Enough: Affirming Words

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

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 #623: You can normalize trash picking

Sticker #623You can normalize trash picking

by Joe Biel Author

Trash picking and dumpster diving reduce waste. Plus, people will find all kinds of creative uses for the things you…

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Sticker #621: Fiction: Historical Lies, Emotional Truths

Sticker #621Fiction: Historical Lies, Emotional Truths

by Joe Biel Author

They say the victors are usually the ones who write history. That's led to centuries of white supremacy, misogyny, and…

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Sticker #619: Dumpster Fires are the purifying light of a better world being born

Sticker #619Dumpster Fires are the purifying light of a better world being born

by Joe Biel Author

Burn, baby, burn, it's a dumpster inferno! Burn it all down and rise from the ashes to make the world a better…

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Sticker #620: Readers Have Choices

Sticker #620Readers Have Choices

by Joe Biel Author

Readers have choices! For example, you chose to read this description. And should be able to choose whatever you want to…

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Sticker #624: do cops storming colleges realize they will only create more folk music?

Sticker #624do cops storming colleges realize they will only create more folk music?

by Joe Biel Author

Music has been a central part of protest for a long, long time. And at this rate, we're going to have inspiration for a…

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Mutual Aid, Not Mutual Funds

Mutual Aid, Not Mutual Funds

by Joe Biel Author

Throw each other a life preserver sometimes, because we're all in this together.Put this magnet on your fridge, your…

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Utopian Witch

Utopian Witch

by Joe Biel Author

A utopian witch believes in a better, more magical, and more solarpunk future. Put this enamel pin on your jacket, vest,…

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Sticker #609: The Underground Is Bigger than the Mainstream

Sticker #609The Underground Is Bigger than the Mainstream

by Joe Biel Author

One of Joe's most memorable quotes, in sticker form! Slap this vinyl sticker on your guitar case, helmet, a light pole,…

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Sticker #607: Aspiration > Fear

Sticker #607Aspiration > Fear

by Joe Biel Author

In other words, dream big. Don't let the fear hold you back. Slap this vinyl sticker on your water bottle, laptop,…

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$25-40-60 Superpack: Owning Our Damage Warehouse Sale! (Published Books)

$25-40-60 Superpack: Owning Our Damage Warehouse Sale! (Published Books)

by Super Pack! Author, Joe Biel Author, Elly Blue Author, Ian Giesbrecht Author, Jane Goodall Author, 8 more

10 books worth $130, yours for just $40... it doesn't get much better than that!  Here's a snapshot of publishing…

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Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures

Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures

by Katie Haegele Editor, Dame Darcy Contributor, Joe Biel Contributor, Joe Carlough Contributor, Steven Svymbersky Contributor, 8 more

The cats in our lives are always close to our hearts, whether they're napping in a sunbeam, demanding pets and treats,…

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Unfuck Your Business Workbook: Using Math and Brain Science to Run a Successful Business

Unfuck Your Business Workbook: Using Math and Brain Science to Run a Successful Business

by Joe Biel Author and Dr. Faith G. Harper Author

Do you want to start a business? Or does your existing business feel stuck? Either way, this no-fluff workbook will walk…

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Sticker #142: Why Win an Argument When You Could Have a Conversation?

Sticker #142Why Win an Argument When You Could Have a Conversation?

by Joe Biel Author

Turns out that having friends, colleagues, and people in general who respect you is a good thing. (Unless you really…

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Read a Fucking Book

Read a Fucking Book

by Joe Biel Illustrator

Reading books can be a direct path to joy, empathy, critical thinking, and taking action to improve your life and the…

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