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Notes from Underground: Zines and the Politics of Alternative Culture
by Stephen Duncombe Author and Emma Alice Johnson Foreword
Can zines save the world? Maybe, says Stephen Duncombe in the updated fourth edition of his groundbreaking study of…
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Books That Should Never Exist: A Coloring Book of the Best Worst Book Ideas Ever
by Microcosm Pub et al Author and Gerta Oparaku Egy Illustrator
Everyday Vampirism. Gross-out Popsicles. Erotic Christmas Tree Decorating. Vice Presidential Fashion Advice. …
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Bound by Blood: A Guide to Glenn Danzig's Verotik Comics
by Emma Alice Johnson Author
Verotik is an independent comic book publisher founded in the mid-1990s by Glenn Danzig, singer of horror punk band The…
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Beyond the Bookshelf: How to Sell Books, Zines & Cool Literature in Your Store—and Change the World!
by Larry Law Illustrator, Elly Blue Author and Joe Biel Author
Got a store? Looking for new ways to sell books and zines, or to start carrying reading material to begin with?…
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Promote Your Book Workbook: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community
by Eleanor C. Whitney Author
When you write a book, your work doesn't end on publication day. In fact, a key part of your job as an author is to get…
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Lit Fix: How to Support the Literary Ecosystem
by Casie Dodd Author
For literary publishing to thrive, writers and small presses need to work together. Drawing on her knowledge and…
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Sticker #589Existence Is a Scam Dreamed up by Writers to Sell More Books
Fiction writers are an easy target, but we're looking at you, too, memoirists, auto-theorists, essayists, and other…
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Sticker #598Existence Is a Scam Dreamed up by Poets to Sell More Poetry
They'll come up with anything to get a book deal these days. A sturdy vinyl sticker for your bike, water bottle, or…
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Hothouse: The Art of Survival and the Survival of Art at America's Most Celebrated Publishing House, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
by Boris Kachka Author
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, or FSG, is like the rockstar of publishing houses. They've got a lineup with twenty-five Nobel…
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Promote Your Book: Spread the Word, Find Your Readers, and Build a Literary Community
by Eleanor C. Whitney Author
So you've written a book—now what? Your next step is to find your readers and get that book into their hands. Eleanor…
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From Dream to Reality: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer
by Jessie L. Kwak Author
Want to make a living as a freelance writer? Here are the resources, answers, and real talk you need about what it takes…
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$35 Superpack: Write Your Book!
by Dr. Faith G. Harper Author, Ariel Gore Author, Jessie L. Kwak Author and Joe Biel Author
Writing a book? We know, this is a hard thing to do. Here are three of our best books about how to write your own.…
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Inkworks Press Poster
by Justseeds Author
Founded in 1973 by activists in Berkeley, California, Inkworks Press was created because "Freedom of the Press belongs…
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The Wayward Writer: Summon Your Power to Take Back Your Story, Liberate Yourself from Capitalism, and Publish Like a Superstar
by Ariel Gore Author
When your dream and creative passion is to write, how do you succeed without selling out or selling yourself short?…
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The Law (In Plain English) for Publishers
by Leonard D. DuBoff Author and Amanda Bryan Author
The publishing world is a complicated place, especially when it comes to the laws that govern it. In this helpful…
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Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in Publishing
by John B. Thompson Author
The last forty years have brought some truly revolutionary changes to the publishing industry, fueled by the rise of…
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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…
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Unfuck Your Writing: Write Better, Reach Readers, & Share Your Inner World
by Joe Biel Author and Dr. Faith G. Harper Author
Want to be a writer, but the words won't come? Do you have a lot to say but don't know how to write it so people will…
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Sticker #159Chainring Heart
by Joe Biel Author, Aaron Renier Author and alex wrekk Author
Microcosm's iconic chainring heart, now in sticker form! Show your bike love to the world! (Sturdy vinyl sticker with…
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DIY Zines and Comix: A Sorta "How To"
by fly Author
Fly walks you through creating your own zine or comic in this clear and SUPER helpful guide to everything from scripting…
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Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History
by Rebecca Romney Author and J.P. Romney Author
The road paved by our civilization’s best books is a long and noble one, but it is also lined with unexpected potholes…
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Merchants of Culture: The Publishing Business in the Twenty-First Century
by John B. Thompson Author
For nearly five centuries, the world of book publishing remained largely static. But at the dawn of the twenty-first…
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Round the Clock Joe: Celebrating 24 Years of Microcosm Publishing (A Love Zine)
by Elly Blue Editor, Sidnee Grubb Series Editor, Dr. Faith G. Harper Contributor, Nick Perry Author, Jessica Mullen Author, 6 more
In honor of the 24th anniversary of Microcosm, we solicited true stories from people who have known founder and…
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Rebel Publisher: Grove Press and the Revolution of the Word
by Loren Glass Author
Do you like books? History? The avant-garde? Porn/erotica? Theatre, poetry, and world cinema? Fighting government…
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Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
by Courtney Maum Author
Getting your book published is a monumental task. Where do you even begin? How do you approach a publisher? What happens…
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The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully!
by Arielle Eckstut Author and David Henry Sterry Author
If your goal is to publish a book, this big, giant comprehensive manual will guide you there. It's been updated several…
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The Art of the Publisher
by Roberto Calasso Author and Richard Dixon Author
A reflection and insight into the world of publishing through Roberto Calasso's artistic work. Publishing is an art, a…
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Pitching Ideas
by Jeroen Van Geel Author
Conveying your new genius idea to others can be tricky. This book walks you through the different techniques and steps…
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How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal (The Fast-Track Course)
by Stephen Blake Mettee Author
When you're writing a book, you need to have a clear idea of what your nonfiction book will be about and be able to…
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A 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…
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