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Microcosm Publishing

Microcosm Publishing is an independent publisher based in Portland, OR, and Cleveland, OH, making books and zines that empower readers through DIY, self-care, and social justice. Printed in the U.S., they champion creativity, accessibility, and marginalized voices with passion and purpose.

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Book cover with illustrations of bottles and plants on a yellow background
Book cover with illustration of a jar and text on a yellow background
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Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills
Regular price $12.99

5.0 / 5.0

1 review
Book cover with a green background, jar illustration, and text about growing and storing food.
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Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make and Store Food, No Matter Where You Live
Regular price $9.95
Book cover of 'The Magic of Pockets' by Jess Driscoll with an orange background and a pocket illustration.
Book page with pocket illustration and text on a white background
Text on a white background with black text
Book page about sewing fundamentals with a plaid fabric and sewing tools illustration.
Text and diagram of a dress with pockets on a white background
Illustration of a tie-on pocket on a garment with text explaining its history.
Page from a book with illustrations and text about waist bags and clothing history.
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The Magic of Pockets: Why Your Clothes Don't Have Good Pockets, and How to Fix That
Regular price $12.95
Book cover of 'Make It Last' by Raleigh Briggs with illustrations and text on a white background
Illustrated guide to sewing supplies with text and diagrams on a white background
Open book with handwritten text on a blue background
Open book with instructions on patching fabric held by a hand against a blue background
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Make It Last: Sustainably and Affordably Preserving What We Love
Regular price $14.99

5.0 / 5.0

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Book cover of 'A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance' with a person working on a bicycle wheel illustration.
A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance Boston General Store
Open book with handwritten notes and diagrams on a red background
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A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance
Regular price $4.95

4.5 / 5.0

2 reviews
Book titled 'Herbal First Aid' with illustrations of a flower and leaves on a white background
Book cover with floral design and 'microcosm publishing.com' text on a white background
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Herbal First Aid
Regular price $6.99

4.0 / 5.0

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Front of housecleaning booklet with illustration of cleaning  bottles and jars
Back of housecleaning booklet with illustration of cleaning materials
Inside view of housecleaning booklet with detailed instructions for floors, walls, and upholstery
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Nontoxic Housecleaning
Regular price $3.00
Book cover of 'Radical Sewing' by Kate Weiss with illustrations of clothing on a beige background.
Book page with text on machine sewing techniques
Page from a book with text and an Altoids tin on a white background
Sheet of paper with text on fiber types and their burning characteristics.
Text and diagram on a sewing setup guide with a focus on tools and equipment.
Page from a sewing guide with text and diagrams on fabric cutting techniques.
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Radical Sewing: Pattern-Free, Sustainable Fashions for All Bodies
Regular price $14.95

5.0 / 5.0

2 reviews
Book cover of 'Detox Your Place' with illustrations of plants and a person on a pink background
Bookback with illustrations and text on a pink background
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Detox Your Place: Room by Room Remedies for Nontoxic Living
Regular price $14.95

5.0 / 5.0

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Book cover of 'Fix Your Clothes' by Raleigh Briggs on a light blue background
Open book with handwritten text and illustrations on a dark surface
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Fix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning
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5.0 / 5.0

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