History of Microcosm in 10 Books
Some of these books hold the key to the Microcosm ethos; others are books that marked a turning point or opened significant doors for our publishing operation. Each is a damn good read selected by Elly for your reading, learning, and DIY-ing pleasure. Learn more about each book's role in the Microcosm story here!
Making Stuff and Doing Things: DIY Guides to Just About Everything
When you’re young, broke, and in search of a life of adventure, Making Stuff and Doing Things is the most useful book…
Make a Zine!: Start Your Own Underground Publishing Revolution
Do you have a passion that you want to obsess about in a love letter to the world? In this new edition of Microcosm’s…
Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills
Craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. This hand written and…
Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: Ridiculously Complete Edition
Two men. Two myths. One legend. The greatest love story ever told has finally been released in graphic novel form.…
Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save the Economy
Now updated and expanded with new angles on social justice! Elly Blue's Bikenomics provides a surprising and compelling…
Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life and Business with Autism
The history of Microcosm Publishing, from its origins as a record label and zine distro in Joe Biel's bedroom closet in…
Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-outs, and Triggers
The Wall Street Journal Bestseller that helps us feel better every day with neuroscience and humor. Our brains are…
A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up
So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 30 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe…
The Practical Witch's Almanac 2025: Rebel Wisdom
Back the 2026 Almanac on Kickstarter!The essential core of witchcraft is wisdom and change. We've always been rebellious…
How to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future!
When a company's workers are literally dying on the job, when their business model relies on preying on local businesses…