Make It Last: Sustainably and Affordable Preserving What We Love
Raleigh Briggs bridges the gap between life in a disposable culture and the basic skills needed to save money and live more sustainably. This book teaches you how to extend the lives of the things you love by repairing clothing, preserving home-grown food, and even repairing your kitchen sink. Briggs takes her longtime commitment to community building through the DIY movement and shares her valuable experience with the reader through a conversational tone in her hand drawn and illustrated guide.
Written and Illustrated by: Raleigh Briggs
Published by: Microcosm Publishing
Specifications:
- 128 pages
- paperback
- 5.3" x 6.7"
- ISBN: 9781934620984
Further Reading: Microcosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor based in Portland, OR, and Cleveland, OH. Since 1996, they’ve been making books and zines that empower readers through DIY skills, self-care, and social justice—always with a focus on creativity, accessibility, and marginalized voices. Printed in the U.S. and built on a foundation of passion and purpose, Microcosm continues to challenge conventional publishing from the ground up.
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