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

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

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

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…

$9.95 40 comments

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Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: Ridiculously Complete Edition

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

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

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

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

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 14 comments

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The Practical Witch's Almanac 2024: Grow Your Craft

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!

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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