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
by Kyle Bravo Editor
When you’re young, broke, and in search of a life of adventure, Making Stuff and Doing Things is the most useful book…
$16.95 37 comments
View Details Quick ShopMake a Zine!: Start Your Own Underground Publishing Revolution
by Joe Biel Author with Bill Brent
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…
$12.95 20 comments
View Details Quick ShopMake Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills
by Raleigh Briggs Author
Craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. This hand written and…
$9.95 40 comments
View Details Quick ShopHenry & Glenn Forever & Ever: Ridiculously Complete Edition
by Tom Neely Author and Rob Halford Foreword
Two men.Two myths. One legend. The greatest love story ever told has finally been released in graphic novel form.…
$19.95 46 comments
View Details Quick ShopBikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save the Economy
by Elly Blue Author
Now updated and expanded with new angles on social justice! Elly Blue's Bikenomics provides a surprising and compelling…
$14.95 12 comments
View Details Quick ShopGood Trouble: Building a Successful Life and Business with Autism
by Joe Biel Author, Joyce Brabner Foreword and Sander Hicks Foreword
The history of Microcosm Publishing, from its origins as a record label and zine distro in Joe Biel's bedroom closet in…
$14.95 29 comments
View Details Quick ShopUnfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-outs, and Triggers
by Dr. Faith G. Harper Author
The Wall Street Journal Bestseller that helps us feel better every day with neuroscience and humor. Our brains are…
$14.95 22 comments
View Details Quick ShopA People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up
by Joe Biel Author and Jane Friedman Foreword
So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 24 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe…
$19.95 14 comments
View Details Quick ShopThe Practical Witch's Almanac 2025: Rebel Wisdom
by Friday Gladheart Author
The essential core of witchcraft is wisdom and change. We've always been rebellious and defiant, and our own traditions…
$17.95
View Details Quick ShopHow to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future!
by Danny Caine Author
When a company's workers are literally dying on the job, when their business model relies on preying on local businesses…
$14.95
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