Microcosm Publishing & Distribution wholesale
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Earn a 4.8+ rating over the last 12 months
Fulfill orders quickly & smoothly
Run a world-class shop page
Maintain a fresh catalog
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Portland, OR
Delivers by Jun 4-23
About Microcosm Publishing & Distribution
Microcosm Publishing is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world. Our books and zines focus on subjects like gender, self-care, mental health, bicycle culture, punk rock, radical politics, witchcraft, social justice, bodily autonomy, and a community-focused DIY ethos. We built a successful book business by celebrating all the things that mainstream publishing deems too niche or incendiary to take on—and we're growing all the time, thanks to people like you! We also create stickers, pins, patches, card decks, and other unique products to help you express yourself, explore your relationships, and expand your horizons. We began in Cleveland, OH in 1996 and now based out of Cleveland and Portland, OR. In the beginning, we set out to save ourselves from not caring. But out here in the margins, we found inspiration in countless folks and communities who make us want to do more, and better. We've professionalized a little from our punk roots (where once we had zines in a milk crate, we now have warehouses), but Microcosm is still fueled by the dream of a better world, motivating us to share the resource we need to get started building it, right now, together.
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Ratings and reviews
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Top Shop celebrates exceptional brands who have earned a 4.8+ rating over the last 12 months, fulfill orders quickly and smoothly, and maintain a fresh catalog.
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Brand rating (1,421 reviews)
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Product quality
5.0
Fulfillment
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Communication
I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I am with the products I received. With the exception of one book, every item arrived with visible marks. Several UPC codes had been scratched out with marker or dotted over, making the products appear as though they came from a reduced-price clearance sale. This is not appropriate for a boutique business that takes pride in offering quality merchandise to its customers.
I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I am with the products I received. With the exception of one book, every item arrived with visible marks. Several UPC codes had been scratched out with marker or dotted over, making the products appear as though they came from a reduced-price clearance sale. This is not appropriate for a boutique business that takes pride in offering quality merchandise to its customers.
May 26, 2026 • Carl • Manteo, NC, United States
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Carl, our sincere apologies. Faire will provide a refund for these products. —Microcosm Publishing & Distribution • May 26, 2026
Carl, our sincere apologies. Faire will provide a refund for these products. —Microcosm Publishing & Distribution • May 26, 2026
Love the selection and product! Thank you!
Love the selection and product! Thank you!
May 18, 2026 • Kaci • South Euclid, OH, United States
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1 journal was scratched and damaged when received but my order had 14 journals total.
1 journal was scratched and damaged when received but my order had 14 journals total.
May 13, 2026 • Cathy • Clive, IA, United States
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Horrible. Horrible horrible. Mold inside books. Used books. Walmart stickers on books. Damaged book cover. Came in a car litter box
Horrible. Horrible horrible. Mold inside books. Used books. Walmart stickers on books. Damaged book cover. Came in a car litter box
May 12, 2026 • Janine • Birmingham, MI, United States
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Janine, so sorry about this! I looked at the photos you included and these are not at all to our usual standard. Faire will provide a full refund. Our sincere apologies. —Microcosm Publishing & Distribution • May 12, 2026
Janine, so sorry about this! I looked at the photos you included and these are not at all to our usual standard. Faire will provide a full refund. Our sincere apologies. —Microcosm Publishing & Distribution • May 12, 2026
Loved everything in my order! Wonderful books for my little bookstore! Added some great depth to my curated sections
Loved everything in my order! Wonderful books for my little bookstore! Added some great depth to my curated sections
May 12, 2026 • Julie • Cambria, CA, United States
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