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Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher and filmmaker who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock to sell millions of books. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest-growing publisher of 2022 and #3 in 2023/2024, and WorkingLit, the software responsible for Microcosm's aforementioned success—now available for other publishers. Biel has been featured in Time, Esquire, Art of Autism, Reading Glasses, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), and Maximum Rocknroll, as well as NPR and PBS. Biel is the author of A People's Guide to Publishing, Autism Relationships Handbook, Unfuck Your Business, Enduring Legacy of Portland's Black Panthers, 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 series. Biel lives in Portland, OR.

Sticker #406: Representation Means Safety

Sticker #406Representation Means Safety

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It's so important to see people like us represented in the government, in our workplace, in our schools, in the media…

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Pin #221Bikenomics

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Pedaling our way to health and wealth, one bike and button at a time! Encourage healthy cycling habits for yourself and…

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Sticker #284: Ask Me About Freeway Removal

Sticker #284Ask Me About Freeway Removal

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Freeway removal rocks! It's good for our communities, our bicycle riding, our air quality... you name it! We have much…

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Sticker #621: Fiction: Historical Lies, Emotional Truths

Sticker #621Fiction: Historical Lies, Emotional Truths

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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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One Less Truck t-shirt

by Joe Biel Author

What's that? You have to take the kids to school, the dog to the park, and pickup the groceries on the way home? You…

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Sticker #453: Be interested instead of trying to be interesting

Sticker #453Be interested instead of trying to be interesting

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Curiosity is the best superpower. It opens doors, creates conversations, and means you'll never, ever be bored (or…

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Put the Fun Between Your Legs

by Joe Biel Illustrator

Get your mind out of the gutter! This beautiful pin, featuring a vintage bike with its message on delicate blue and…

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Chainring Heart magnet

by Joe Biel Author, Aaron Renier Author and alex wrekk Author

The image that started it all. Celebrate your love of cycling and when they ask you what this shirt means, tell 'em how…

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Read Zines, Change the World

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Zines are a powerful tool for changing minds and sharing information. Get other people stoked about the power of zines…

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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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Sticker #431: One Less Truck

Sticker #431One Less Truck

by Joe Biel Author

Who needs a truck when you've got a cargo bike? All hail the pedal-powered hauling machine!  (Sturdy vinyl sticker with…

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How to Recognize What You Need

by Joe Biel Author

Having trouble figuring out what you need? Self-care is not a binary. Often—especially if you aren't practiced in…

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Sticker #306: Meet America's #1 killer

Sticker #306Meet America's #1 killer

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The truth is out there.  Whether it's due to car accidents, or environmental health problems, cars are America's #1…

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Fair & Balanced T-Shirt

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In this day and age of overwhelming and misleading media headlines, we present the first "fair" and "balanced" t-shirt.…

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Sticker #620: Readers Have Choices

Sticker #620Readers Have Choices

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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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Pin #203Aftermass

by Joe Biel Author and Matt Gauck Author

Because we cyclers should make sure cars have space on the road, too. So long as they follow the rules, behave…

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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

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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 #231: start as you want to continue

Sticker #231start as you want to continue

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The beginning contains everything that follows after it. That's why the way you start something shapes the way it will…

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Pin #068Your Heritage is Hate

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The so-called Confederate flag has come to be a symbol of racism and white supremacy nationwide. This one-inch round…

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Sticker #623: You can normalize trash picking

Sticker #623You can normalize trash picking

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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 #367: I'd Rather Be Reading Microcosm Books!

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 #470: Demisexual Pride

Sticker #470Demisexual Pride

by Joe Biel Author

Let the world know you are demisexual and proud with this sticker! (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a white…

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Sticker #405: The Second Amendment Protects Racism

Sticker #405The Second Amendment Protects Racism

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The second amendment is racist at its core. Not only has the right to bear arms been upheld to favor white gun ownership…

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How to Make a Decision (vertical)

by Joe Biel Author

Life is full of major decisions and often we get lost and mired in the slog of figuring out what's best for us, or…

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Sticker #309: Live Free or Drive!

Sticker #309Live Free or Drive!

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Live Free or Drive, spread the word. Bicycles make you free, but they also make the world a freer place. (Sturdy vinyl…

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Sticker #304: Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (men)

Sticker #304Every Car a Murder, Every Bicycle a Love Affair (men)

by Joe Biel Author

This one's for you, gentlemen.  (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print on a white background. Reads: "Every car a…

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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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Sticker #287: America's #1 Youth Killer

Sticker #287America's #1 Youth Killer

by Joe Biel Author

It's true, kids! The car kills more people under 35 than anything else! Beware!  (Sturdy vinyl sticker with black print…

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How to Pack for a Trip

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Do you have travel anxiety that ramps up before you leave? Let's tackle that, especially when it comes to packing your…

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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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