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!
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![Making Stuff and Doing Things: DIY Guides to Just About Everything](/previews/msdt_front.jpg)
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
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![Make a Zine!: Start Your Own Underground Publishing Revolution](/previews/make-a-zine-25th-aniv.jpg)
Make 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
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![Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills](/previews/mmm.jpg)
Make 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…
$14.95 40 comments
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![Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: Ridiculously Complete Edition](/previews/20221010_103508.jpg)
Henry & 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
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![Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save the Economy](/previews/bikefront.jpg)
Bikenomics: 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
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![Good Trouble: Building a Successful Life and Business with Autism](/previews/good_trouble_front.jpg)
Good 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
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![Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-outs, and Triggers](/previews/brain_copy0.jpg)
Unfuck 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
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![A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up](/previews/peoplesguide_front.jpg)
A People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up
by Joe Biel Author
So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 24 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe…
$19.95 13 comments
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![The Practical Witch's Almanac 2024: Grow Your Craft](/previews/PXL_20230824_172446582.jpg)
The Practical Witch's Almanac 2024: Grow Your Craft
by Friday Gladheart Author
A daily companion for exploring your spiritual path with weekly lessons in herbalism, divination, magic, and Witchcraft.…
$16.95
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![How to Resist Amazon and Why: The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future!](/previews/1_copy15.jpg)
How 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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