Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives by Adam J. Kurtz
Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else) from someone who's been there (and kind of still is). Handwritten and heartfelt, this pocket-sized book by designer Adam J. Kurtz offers wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others, with perforated pages to share or display. Deceptively simple, this full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else working to harness their passion for a more creative life.
Recommended for creatives, makers, artists, and writers of all kinds, whether you're a professional, hobbyist, still figuring it out, or somewhere in between.
Designed in Brooklyn, New York
Adam J. Kurtz is an artist and author whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and his work has been featured in the New Yorker, VICE, Adweek and more. ADAMJK® is an art and stationery brand focused on gifts that are fun, weird, sentimental, and often literal.
1 Page At A Time by Adam J. Kurtz
The Stoner Babes Coloring Book
Paperback Adult Coloring Book
This meditative, art-filled, adult coloring book is inspired by the beauty of women and gender fluid people who savor the qualities of the cannabis plant. They are empowered, intelligent, motivated humans who pay no mind to judgment, for they’re making their mark in this world no matter their color, shape, size, age, or gender. You'll enjoy coloring these highly detailed and varied pages.
Contains over 60 babes on single-sided pages that you can tear out and share.
Illustrated by: Katie Guinn
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
My Vag Coloring Book
Paperback Adult Coloring Book
Playful rhymes and whimsical art celebrate the many faces of the vulva in this mesmerising coloring book. Some of the rhymes uplift this oft-misunderstood body part: My Vag is a martini / sometimes dry, sometimes dirty / but always delightful & a little bit flirty. And others keep it wonderfully real: Slobbering on a bush / my vag is a giraffe / majestic in person / but goofy in photograph. These pages provide a wonderful antidote to body shame. Color your heart out as you marvel at the versatility, prowess, and personality of the vagina. For your coloring pleasure, pages are one-sided and perforated.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Feminist Weed Farmer: Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Back Yard
Feminist Weed Farmer: Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Back Yard
by: Madrone Stewart
Weed is a powerful medicine, and growing your own is as empowering as it gets. Experienced Humboldt farmer, Madrone Stewart shares her hard-won knowledge gained from years of growing cannabis, Zen meditation, and surviving as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She walks you through the big picture and details of growing six backyard plants, from selecting seeds to harvesting and processing. Humorous, sage, and with a big heart, each chapter is infused with what she's learned about equalizing the weed industry, applying mindfulness to pest management, and the importance of owning each step of the process.
If you've ever wanted to grow your own pot or make hash or kief at home, this book is your wise guide!
Paperback
128 pages
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Unplugged: A Workbook to Reset Your Relationship with Screens
If you've ever looked at your Screen Time report in horror, this guided workbook is for you. Unplugged is a short and approachable guide to decluttering your digital life so you can get back to living one full of intention.
REFLECT on your relationship with your phone through interactive journal prompts.
BRAINSTORM around what you would rather do instead of being on social media.
PRESS RESET on your relationship with screens through a 7-day digital detox challenge that covers app, internet, email, and cell phone settings, as well as your daily habits around your phone use.
Improve your mental health, reduce your stress levels, practice self-care, and reclaim your attention, with Unplugged.
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Made in Cleveland, Ohio
* Woman Owned Business
Free Period Press exists to help you slow (way, way) down, take care of yourself, and focus on what’s most important to you. We believe that our best days are not the ones where we cross everything off our to-do list. They’re also not the ones where we spend a ton of time staring at screens. We believe our best days are the ones where we feel connected to our body, our mind, and our community. We try to help you do more of that.
Little Happiness Zine
A little booklet about finding happiness (or trying to).
Printed in black ink on recycled peachy pink kraft paper.
Hand written and illustrated with love by Kristen Drozdowski.
Size: 4.25 x 5.25" 8 pages
Designed & Crafted in Ypsilanti, Michigan
* Woman Owned Business
Featuring hand drawn illustrations and original hand lettering, Worthwhile Paper goods are made with honest intentions to bring good energy and beauty into the world. In every design you will find some combination of simple shapes, bold patterns, gentle symbolism, inspiration from nature, and loving sentiments. They’re a small, but conscientious, team that crafts and prints each Worthwhile Paper piece by hand. Inspired by the beauty of simplicity, artist Kristen Drozdowski creates each design. Kristen's partner Steve expertly translates their original designs to the screen printing medium and produces each product by hand. All orders are processed with joy by a small group of lovely humans.
The Vision Board Book Kit
Get in touch with what “living your best life” means for you with this dreamy Vision Board Kit! In today’s hyper-connected world, we’re constantly bombarded with messages about how we should be living our life. But when was the last time you reflected and defined your personal goals and dreams for yourself-- without the pressure of society’s expectations?
The Vision Board Kit by Free Period Press will help you take a step back from the daily grind and create a vision for the life you want to lead. What you find might surprise you!
Product details:
Made in Cleveland, Ohio
* Woman Owned Business
Free Period Press exists to help you slow (way, way) down, take care of yourself, and focus on what’s most important to you. We believe that our best days are not the ones where we cross everything off our to-do list. They’re also not the ones where we spend a ton of time staring at screens. We believe our best days are the ones where we feel connected to our body, our mind, and our community. We try to help you do more of that.
The Beard Coloring Book
Paperback Adult Coloring Book
The Beard Coloring Book is a luscious, facial-hair-filled collection of illustrations, infographics, and games. Suitable for beard connoisseurs of all stripes, this book will inspire you to grow your own or simply deepen your appreciation of mustaches, beards, sideburns, and other works of facial art. Each beard is a zen maze and contain activities that will draw you into a pure state of bliss. Page after page, beard after beard, you’ll find yourself coloring yourself into a fuzz-trance of love.
Drawings are one-sided, and the pages are perforated so you can easily color and display the beards of your dreams!
Illustrated by: Meggyn Pomerleau
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Taurus
TAURUS (Apr 20 - May 20)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
SALE 2023 Practical Witch's Almanac Book
Paperback Book
The Practical Witch’s Almanac is your personal guide for the year. Celebrate the Sabbats and work with the energy of the moon to achieve your goals. You’ll never need another spell book! This year’s theme is Infinite Spells. Spells for many occasions are included and each is broken down to show you how they work. By understanding how spells are made, you’ll be able to design your own or make substitutions for ingredients. It’s all about empowering you and inspiring your creativity.
You’ll learn how to develop your own spells based on the fundamental principles of magic. The worksheets and Book of Shadows templates guide you through constructing your spells and recording their results. You’ll learn how to prepare yourself and your space for magic, how to use your almanac to help you find the perfect time to cast your spells, and how to use the magical correspondences to give your spells a boost.
This is the year for you to embrace your power and use your magic to grow, heal, and be your authentic, Witchy self!
This edition has everything you’ve come to depend on including:
• Sabbats, exact Cross-Quarters & Holidays
• Moon Phases & Astrological Signs
• Meteor Showers, Blue Moons & Eclipses
• Trivia & Historical Tidbits
• Weekly Psychic Insights
• Monthly Study Guides
• Magical Correspondence for: herbs, stones, crystals, colors, tarot
cards, runes, and more.
• and of course Spells, Rituals, Meditations, Exercises, and Recipes.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Sagittarius
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Pocket Guide to Tarot Card Archetypes Zine
A Pocket Guide to Tarot Card Archetypes: When You Don't Want to Carry Around a Library
As the title suggests, this pocket-sized guide to tarot archetypes will save you the difficulty of carrying around your whole library of reference texts for convenience while conducting readings on the go. With a guide to choosing the right deck for you, suggestions for when and where to perform readings, instructions for your basic three-card draw, and the commonly accepted meanings of different elements in the Major and Minor Arcana, this little zine is a perfect companion to any tarot deck, and can provide novice tarot readers and more experienced practitioners alike with a handy reference. Grab a copy to give to a friend along with a new deck, or pick one up to aid you in the process of interpreting a deck you already possess.
written + illustrated pamphlet or "zine"
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Queer Animals Coloring Book Zine
Lesbian lizards, gay orgies of manatees, polyamorous oystercatchers, trans clownfish, bisexual red deer, and masturbating bonobos! This coloring book celebrates the diversity of animals and the way our beautiful queer communities exist far beyond the realms of human culture. This entertaining and educational resource, created by trans woman and ecologist Otter Lieffe, and richly illustrated by Anja Van Geert, liberates this knowledge and helps free us all to express our true selves.
written + illustrated pamphlet or "zine"
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
From Chaos to Creativity Workbook Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers
From Chaos to Creativity: Building a Productivity System for Artists and Writers
by: Jessie L. Kwak
Kick procrastination to the curb and start designing your productivity system today! This zine gives you space to start designing a productivity system and implementing it into your life. Written as a companion to From Chaos to Creativity can be used alongside the book or by itself.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Urban Field Guide to the Plants in Your Path Zine
Handwritten + illustrated pamphlet or "zine"
This little field guide presents 15 plants that can be found growing throughout your urban home. Detailed illustrations coupled with facts about growth habits and history bring to light the life of these urban plants. Learn how they come from a diverse group of plant families and use a distinct set of adaptations to thrive in the urban environment and then learn how they share their gifts with us and the rest of the living world. Bring this field guide on a walk around the neighborhood to greet friends both old and new. This book is to help us connect to our place name the plants recognize their survival skills and admire their brilliance!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful Ordinary Life
50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful Ordinary Life: Practical Lessons in Pencil and Paper.
by Irene Smit & Astrid Van Der Hulst
A full-color instructional illustration book that's as beautiful as the drawings it will teach you to create. Simple, practical lessons teach you to open your eyes to the everyday world around your home, in a park, on the street and commit what you see onto paper, from your thermos to a bicycle to a bouquet of flowers. Lots and lots of room to practice guidance, and colorful inspiration in these 50 lessons that cover topics like color, perspective, materials, tools, and negative space.
Multimedia paper goodies bound into the book will help spark your creative imagination.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Capricorn
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Bun B's Rap Coloring + Activity Book
A funny and well-designed activity book, with Ice-T, Gza, Queen Latifah, and dozens more. Color the pictures, do puzzles, Rap Libs, word searches, mazes, and of course, play Tupac-Tac-Toe. Bonus: amaze your friends by donning the Kanye mask and saying sensible things! For smart tweens through adults. Paperback.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Sacred and Mysterious: Herbal Wisdom and Healing Lore for Those Who Menstruate
Herbal Wisdom and Healing Lore for Those Who Menstruate
By Brittany Wood Nickerson
Illustrations by Chelsea Granger
Sacred and Mysterious includes dietary, herbal, and lifestyle information to help support and care for the body throughout each phase of menstruation. It includes information on nourishing and strengthening the body as well as advice for supporting symptoms of menstruation and pre-menstruation. Beautifully illustrated throughout.
63 pages.
5” x 7” book
Made in Conway, Massachusetts
* Woman Owned Business
Brittany Wood Nickerson started Thyme Herbal in 2008. Over the years it has grown and evolved to reflect her interests and passions and those of her community. As an herbalist, author and educator, her goal is to inspire and empower folks to take health and healing into their own hands and use herbal medicine, nutrition, and home remedies for preventative wellness and daily self-care. Chelsea Granger is the illustrator behind these creations. They began collaborating in 2012. They are dear friends and share a vision of making herbal medicine and folk art accessible. They absolutely love making these posters and books and hope that they bring joy to the lives of others!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Libra
LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Healing Your Magical Body with Plants and Minerals Zine
Handwritten + illustrated pamphlet or "zine"
A helpful, hand-written compendium for herbal remedies for a wide variety of body systems, from the teeth to the nerves, plus info about treating various ailments like colds, parasites, and heavy metal toxicity. Sections on herbal preparations, recipes, aromatherapy, and general principles for health. So much is packed into these pages it's incredible.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Next Level Ally: How to Support Your Queer and Transgender Friends
Next-Level Ally: How to Support Your Queer and Transgender Friends
If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough to support the queer and trans communities, this zine is a great way to learn how to do more.
Be a supportive advocate and speak up even when it's hard. Learn how not to overstep and how to de-gender your day-to-day language.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Spring Cleaning: An Herbal Guide to Sustainable and Healthful Seasonal Detoxing
Spring Cleaning: An Herbal Guide to Sustainable and Healthful Seasonal Detoxing
By Brittany Wood Nickerson
Illustrations by Chelsea Granger
This booklet outlines a safe and effective 5-7 day gentle, nourishing cleanse to help the body transition healthfully into the Spring and Summer months. During the cleanse you eat kitchari (a traditional Ayurvedic food of mung beans and basmati rice) and drink teas that help aid digestion and assimilation as well as help the body to process and remove toxins.
20 pages.
4.25" x 11" booklet
Made in Conway, Massachusetts
* Woman Owned Business
Brittany Wood Nickerson started Thyme Herbal in 2008. Over the years it has grown and evolved to reflect her interests and passions and those of her community. As an herbalist, author and educator, her goal is to inspire and empower folks to take health and healing into their own hands and use herbal medicine, nutrition, and home remedies for preventative wellness and daily self-care. Chelsea Granger is the illustrator behind these creations. They began collaborating in 2012. They are dear friends and share a vision of making herbal medicine and folk art accessible. They absolutely love making these posters and books and hope that they bring joy to the lives of others!
33 Bottles Of Beer Tasting Notebook
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but alcohol helps, too. Born from attending a few too many beer festivals, 33 Beers is a beer journal that provides an easy way to record tasting notes in a small, convenient notebook format. It’s designed for beer geeks, by beer geeks.
Dimensions: 3.5" x 5".
Made with 100% recycled papers sourced in the Northwest.
These notebooks make great gifts for any holiday, from Valentine's Day to Father's Day ... and beyond!
Designed + Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon
Dave Selden started 33 Books Co. as a side project to his side project. A weekend homebrewer and beer blogger, he developed a unique pocket beer-tasting notebook in 2009 to help take notes on the beers he was writing about. After just a few years, the books became his full-time job. Today, 33 Books Co. produces more than a dozen flavors of pocket tasting notebooks and other tasting tools in Portland, Oregon.
The Little Book of Self-Care for Leo
LEO (July 23 - Aug 22)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Virgo
Virgo August 22 - September 22
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Scorpio
Scorpio
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
The Little Book of Self-Care for Aquarius
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Miracle Collection Zine: Five Ways To Remember Your Power
Miracle Collection: Five Ways To Remember Your Power
Use this zine to recall perfectly timed circumstances moments when the universe answered your silent requests and times when you were completely aware of the link between the material and the emotional.
Introspect and then distill those recollections into compact sentences.
Then refer to this guide as a reminder of just how much power you have over yourself and the world around you.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
A Palette for the People: Shirley Woodson Monograph Book Shipping Charge
“A Palette for the People,” a monograph on the life, art and community contributions of 2021 Kresge Eminent Artist Shirley Woodson.
Earlier this year, Woodson — superb figurative painter, arts educator, advocate and organizer — was named the 13th Kresge Eminent Artist. The annual honor for a metro Detroit artist is based on a lifetime of artistic excellence and contributions to their chosen art forms, and for contributions to the cultural community of metropolitan Detroit.
Subtitled “The Vibrant World of Shirley Woodson,” “A Palette for the People” traces Woodson’s life, from her parents’ arrival in Detroit with three-month-old Shirley — seeking greater opportunity for themselves and their first-born than the South they left behind — to Woodson’s birth and youth in Detroit where her talent was recognized in her kindergarten class and nurtured both at home and at schools. The monograph covers the evolution and themes of Woodson’s mature art; her career as an educator-administrator in the Highland Park, Michigan, and Detroit schools; her efforts as an advocate, organizer and mentor for African American artists; her collaboration with Detroit’s iconic Broadside Press and more.
“A Palette for the People” also includes reflections on her work through the eyes of her artist-son Senghor Reid, gallerists Dell Pryor, gallerist-artists Jocelyn Rainey and Yvette Rock, art historian Camille Brewer and artist Allie McGhee. Most important, the 9-by-12 inch, 80-page book displays numerous examples of Woodson’s work across her career.
The monograph was created by editor-lead writer Nichole Christian and art director Patrick Barber in partnership with Kresge’s Communications Department.
This publication was funded by the Kresge Foundation and made available for free, while supplies last. POST is charging a small fee to cover shipping/handling for anyone who cannot make it in to pick up a free copy.
Yellow Owl's Make It Yours Craft Book
Transform everyday objects into handcrafted pieces to wear, share, and display!
InYellow Owl’s Make It Yours, you’ll learn techniques for bringing personal touches to objects all around your home. Upgrade your plain scarf with a colorful abstract design. Turn a dresser into an eye-catching art deco showpiece. Whip up a desert-inspired quilt to enliven your living room. Expert printer and Yellow Owl Workshop founder, Christine Schmidt, shares her trade secrets for creating gorgeous projects using unexpected materials, from gold leaf to cake fondant.
The included Yellow Owl Workshop templates and techniques can be mixed and matched to create countless more projects! Featuring inventive ideas for every room, skill level, and time constraint.
Projects include:
• Monogram Leather Clutch
• Roll Stamp Table Linens
• Fruit Shoji Blinds
• Shibori Dyed Bed Linens
• Plaid Tote
• Upholstered Chair with Hand-Printed Fabric
• DIY Delftware
192 pages
Made in San Francisco, California
* Woman Owned Business
Yellow Owl Workshop is a collection of artful, unique goods for creative expression designed by artist & author Christine Schmidt. Notable for its sophisticated yet playful aesthetic, the range of products includes greeting cards, a line of exquisite enamel gold pendants, earrings, lapel pins and rings, socks and craft kits. Though the products are diverse, consistent themes of innovative function, original graphics and bold colors emerge. Each item is expertly crafted with attention to detail, ecological awareness and premium materials.
Arms Akimbo Zine
Arms akimbo is not a thing I made up, it just what it's called when you put your hands on your hips. I stand with arms akimbo a lot, because I am business, but usually with shirt. This zine is highly recommended by children and is entirely screen printed -- so many split fountains and halftones, all the tricks!
Small 4" x 5.25" zine
Open edition on French paper
Made in Detroit, Michigan
* Woman Owned Business
* POST Instructor
Melissa Dettloff is a Detroit illustrator who has been screen printing since 2001. She prints posters, cards, fabric, zines, and more for her label Hooray Forever. Almost everything she makes has a dog on it.
The Little Book of Self-Care for Aries
ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore - According to the Stars
This tiny guide provides tips and ideas of fulfilling activities and rewarding self-care routines. Take some time for yourself and flip through this easily digestible introduction. No previous knowledge of astrology, or self-care is necessary to jump right in!
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Kitchen Witch: Natural Remedies & Crafts for Home Health & Beauty
Cast a spell to turn your kitchen into a healthy haven. Learn about traditional healing methods, gain practical DIY skills, and extricate yourself from reliance on the toxic consumer products that we have come to take for granted. Recipes and tips cover all aspects of a natural lifestyle, from home and garden to body and mind. Simple instructions and a thorough list of tools and ingredients provides you with everything you need to get started, while the annotated bibliography steers curious readers to even more information. Simple, traditional living can connect us with our ancestors, our children, and ourselves, especially during this time of political turmoil and environmental crisis.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
Herbal First Aid Zine
Handwritten + illustrated pamphlet or "zine"
A guide to using plants in your environment for their medicinal properties. A whole host of tips and tricks for tending to your bumps and bruises and keeping yourself healthy. Health care and medical doctors are getting more and more useless, but there's a lot of stuff you don't need them for, and being able to tend to your health in small ways is a key adulting skill.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.Microcosm has lived in milk crates, in closets, in a mud room, in a windowless basement, in a church, and under a desk at a major credit card company. We've brought our brightly colored books to infoshops, zine fests, media summits, bicycle conferences, parks, street corners, house shows, dirty bars, allnight coffeeshops, art museums, and every corner of the mainstream where we can clear away a little space to set up shop. We set out to save ourselves from not caring, but out there in the margins we've found communities worth always doing it better for. Now we have contracts instead of handshakes, a warehouse instead of a fanny pack full of zines. We have a staff, we have relationships in the industry that send our books to places we wouldn't have dreamed we could walk into ourselves. We're not as drunk or dirty as we used to be. But still, at heart, we've got this milk crate strapped to the back of a bike and we're riding wildly across town to hand you the book that might just be the one that saves your life!
DIY Zines and Comix
Zine / Pamphlet
Fly walks you through creating your own zine or comic in this clear and super helpful guide to everything from scripting to layout to design to characters to how and why comics and zines are awesome things to do in the first place. If you've ever wanted to copy, staple, publish, and distribute your own independent creative work, this is an excellent place to start.
Designed + Produced in Portland, Oregon
* Woman Owned Business
Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing equips readers to make positive chang
