Microcosm Publishing

Microcosm Publishing

@microcosm.bsky.social

Based in #Portland and Cleveland. A Publisher's Weekly's fastest growing publisher 2022-2024. #Autistic founded/owned #ownvoices idealism; Change your life then the world around you; since 1996. Microcosmpublishing.com Microcosm.pub/newsletter

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Now on Kickstarter: You want to help build a better world, of course! But where to begin? There’s a lot of messaging to “do something” about the big problems we face, but what does that really MEAN? Start with actionable, accessible mutual aid tips you can use today! microcosm.pub/kickstarter

microcosm.pubMutual Aid: A Book + Deck for Building CommunityCreate supportive networks and inspire positive change in the world with this accessible, actionable book and deck.

What if you have a book that might not be the easiest to market? Whether it's because of the regionality, niche background, or lack of comp titles, sometimes a book can be good but tricky to sell. How do you balance writing a book you love with it being tricky to describe? Microcosm.pub/Podcast

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And I was there! My experience and its influence on me has been documented in my @microcosm.bsky.social #zine #Fugazi Saved My Life: How Punk Made Me Less of an Asshole! microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zine... #Fugazisavedmylife #Howpunkmademelessofanasshole

microcosmpublishing.comFugazi Saved My Life: How Punk Made Me Less of an Asshole | Microcosm PublishingSometimes all it takes is one band, even just one show, to alter the course of your life. This zine in our series about music and transformation follows the...
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33 years ago today, on Wednesday the 8th of September 1993, Fugazi played Peter Clark Hall University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada with Burn 51 and Shudder to Think. www.dischord.com/fugazi_live_... #fugazi #otd

It's #BannedBooksWeek, y'all By now, we don’t need to tell you about the alarming rise of book bans and challenges sweeping the country, specifically targeting books about folks in the margins. (It’s probably not a coincidence that it’s happening right alongside the rise of fascism, you know?)

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It's #BannedBooksWeek, y'all By now, we don’t need to tell you about the alarming rise of book bans and challenges sweeping the country, specifically targeting books about folks in the margins. (It’s probably not a coincidence that it’s happening right alongside the rise of fascism, you know?)

But! There are so many things you can do to help combat book bans, protect the right to read, and educate your community. Want a good place to start? Check out "How to Defend Books & Why" by @dannycaine.com And for #BannedBooksWeek, we have two ways you can get the book FREE below 👇

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What makes a book sell? And does Amazon REALLY have the market share on book sales? Jim Hanas of the Small Press Insights Dashboard is back this week to talk to Joe and Elly about their favorite thing... data!

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My partner got me a used copy of the original "heavy metal vegan cookbook". Recipes look genuine and cool, but compared to modern cookbook it's a bit "not practical". There is a lot of unapologetic comments and illustrations all the way. I'm not even sure where to start, but I love it already?

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That cookbook is published by @microcosm.bsky.social, based in Portland. They do A LOT of cool books, zines and else, that explores hidden histories, DIY skill development, social justice, and many other things so of your around light really like as well. Have a look yourself microcosmpublishing.com

microcosmpublishing.comMicrocosm PublishingMicrocosm Publishing & Distribution is an independent book and zine publisher based in Portland, Oregon and Cleveland, Ohio focusing on gift, home, garden, DIY, empowerment, gender, punk, witchcraft, ...

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I've been so focused on books still being exempt from US tariffs that I failed to realize that stickers are SLAMMED. I'm sorry to say I'll no longer be shipping our Craft Is for Lovers stickers outside of Canada. BUT! Our pals at @microcosm.bsky.social have them all!

microcosmpublishing.comNine Ten Publications | Microcosm PublishingNine Ten is Canada's only independent press dedicated to books about crafts and creativity. We publish Canadian authors writing about how and why to make things, how things are made, and the materials...

"Wait didn't y'all post this a few weeks ago?" Yep! And we determined that the project needed a reboot and retool, with updated cards and images, clarified rewards and info, and more! So we've relaunched it today, better than ever. Go check it out.

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Hey! My book, "The ADHD FAQ" is really here! In typical ADHD fashion it arrived at Spoke & Word Books barely just in time for the first bookstore event. Tell your favorite local bookstore to order you a copy (or contact me to arrange a Q&A and signing). Or order dirctly from @microcosm.bsky.social

Of all the newsletters I thought people would respond to enthusiastically, the one where I ramble on about my excitement for the new Women's Pro Baseball League and community wasn't even close to the top of the list