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 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

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The Practical Witch's Almanac 2025: Rebel Wisdom

The 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

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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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