Microcosm Publishing
Microcosm Publishing is an independent publisher and distributor based in Portland, Oregon.
History
Microcosm Publishing was founded in 1996 by Joe Biel as a distributor of zines, records, and books. Initially based in, the company relocated to Portland, Oregon, in 1998. Four years later, it was picked up by the National Book Network and began to solely focus on the distribution of printed media.Microcosm publishes and distributes US-printed books to the marginalized population. The company seeks to prioritize hiring special needs employees. In 2022-2024 Microcosm was named fastest growing publisher by Publishers Weekly.
Microcosm Publishing calls itself a vertically integrated publishing house, offering readers books to help them make changes in their lives and in the world around them.