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. This…
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 sold millions and helps us feel better every day with neuroscience and humor.…
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 Biel…
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…