100 Posters/134 Squirrels
A 2010 reissue of Jay Ryan’s underground hit book, with new material added, and essays by Steve Albini, Art Chantry, Greg Kot, and Debra Parr.
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Simon’s Cat vs. the World
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Hairstyles of the Damned
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Joe Meno Collection (Four Book Set)
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A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola
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Demons in the Spring
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The Kwame Dawes Notebook
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You Have to Fucking Eat
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Two Times Intro: On the Road with Patti Smith
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The Elizabeth Nunez Notebook
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HNIC
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What Else Is in the Teaches of Peaches – STANDARD EDITION
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100 Posters/134 Squirrels
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Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Group
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USA Noir
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Go the Fuck to Sleep
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131 Different Things – signed, limited edition package w/exclusive 7″ vinyl
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The Arthur Nersesian Notebook
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The Bernice L. McFadden Notebook
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The Ricardo Cortés Notebook
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GTFTS/YHTFE Bundle
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Hard Art, DC 1979
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Copycat: LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PREORDER
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Simon’s Cat Off to the Vet . . . and Other Cat-astrophes
The Adam Mansbach Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Adam Mansbach printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Akashic Books Tote Bag
Stuff this 15″ x 15″ organic cotton tote full of your favorite reads and carry them all around town! Need some books to help you fill this out? No problem — we’ve got you covered.
Animals and Objects In and Out of Water
The second book from the iconic Chicago underground poster artist, with a foreword by Andrew Bird and an essay by Joe Meno.
The Arthur Nersesian Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Arthur Nersesian printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
The Bear Who Wasn’t There: And the Fabulous Forest
A magical, lyrical picture book debut from acclaimed composer and playwright Oren Lavie, illustrated by beloved German illustrator Wolf Erlbruch.
The Bernice L. McFadden Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Bernice L. McFadden printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Bicycle
The latest release from Hotel St. George Press, following The Session and The Musical Illusionist.
Censorship Now!!
An uproarious new essay collection from Washington, DC’s, infamous cult music hero and satirist.
The Cocaine Chronicles
The best fiction anthology of cocaine-themed tales to blow through in years, featuring all-new stories from Susan Straight, Lee Child, Jerry Stahl, Ken Bruen, Laura Lippman, Bill Moody, Nina Revoyr, and many more.
The Colin Channer Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Colin Channer printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Complete Noir Series Set for $700
For a limited time, purchase a complete set of Akashic’s Noir Series for $700, and get a signed copy of USA Noir with your order!
Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha
Nearly forty years after breaking his way into public consciousness, the indefatigable godfather of indie features and African American cinema presents a graphic novel that serves as the inspiration for his latest film.
Copycat: And a Litter of Other Cats
An irresistible and hilarious book of cat cartoon portraits for all cat lovers, old, young, and in between.
Copycat: LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PREORDER
An irresistible and hilarious book of cat cartoon portraits for all cat lovers, old, young, and in between.
Dance of Days: Updated Edition
Updated 2009 edition of this evergreen punk classic—with a new chapter, additional photos, and other original material!
Demons in the Spring
New paperback edition; twenty artists illustrate twenty stories from the best-selling author of Hairstyles of the Damned.
Drawing Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is found in one of every eighty-eight children—this gorgeous book offers powerful insight into the disorder.
Drug Chronicles (Complete Set)
For a limited time, purchase all four Akashic Drug Chronicles titles (Marijuana, Heroin, Speed, and Cocaine) for only $30!
Eight New-Generation African Poets: A Chapbook Box Set
This nine-piece box set, an African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) project, features the work of eight African poets.
The Elizabeth Nunez Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Elizabeth Nunez printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
A Fictional History of the United States with Huge Chunks Missing
Cooper & Mansbach team with some of today’s most talented writers to vitalize American history.
From a Basement in Seattle
Pearl Jam’s longtime in-house designer, Brad Klausen, presents his first book of visually stunning poster art. With introductions by Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam.
George Washington’s Rules of Civility
National Book Award/Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett tackles George Washington’s Rules of Civility, which will be printed in its entirety. In addition to an introductory essay, Haslett annotates the text.
Go de Rass to Sleep
A Jamaican patois translation of the New York Times, Amazon.com, and Wall Street Journal number one best seller and worldwide phenomenon.
Go Fish
The debut collection of Mr. Fish’s searing and hilarious political cartoons, featured in Harper’s, Truthdig, and elsewhere.
GTFTS/YHTFE Bundle
For a limited time, purchase both Go the Fuck to Sleep and You Have to Fucking Eat for only $20!
Hairstyles of the Damned
The debut novel from Akashic’s new imprint, Punk Planet Books. Also check out the smash hits How the Hula Girl Sings, Tender as Hellfire, and The Boy Detective Fails.
Hard Art, DC 1979
Pulitzer prize–winning photographer Lucian Perkins captures four electrifying punk shows in Washington, DC, in 1979, with narrative by Alec MacKaye and an essay by Henry Rollins.
The Heroin Chronicles
The latest entry in the Akashic Drug Chronicles Series. Heroin has long been understood as the most “literary” of narcotics, and this collection will, for better and worse, have tremendous pop cultural appeal.
HNIC
Prodigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches Akashic’s new Infamous Books imprint with a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed.
HNIC (limited edition signed package)
Prodigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches Akashic’s new Infamous Books imprint with a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed.
I Love You Too
Bob Marley’s first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut children’s book.
Infinity Blues
World-famous singer-songwriter Ryan Adams reveals his prodigious talents as a poetry and fiction writer.
It’s Just a Plant
An illustrated children’s book about marijuana so that parents can discuss the complexities of pot in a fact-oriented manner.
The Jesus Lizard Book
Legendary indie rockers the Jesus Lizard present an idiosyncratic, impassioned document of their rock and roll conquests.
Joe Meno Collection (Four Book Set)
For a limited time, purchase four of Joe Meno’s titles (Hairstyles of the Damned, Office Girl, How the Hula Girl Sings, and Tender as Hellfire) for only $25!
The Joe Meno Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Joe Meno printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist
The paperback reissue of the national best-selling memoir from the M*A*S*H star, with a brand-new introduction by Martin Sheen.
Kaylie Jones Books (Four Book Set)
For a limited time, purchase Unmentionables, Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night, The Love Book, and Starve the Vulture together for only $25!
The Kaylie Jones Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Kaylie Jones printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
The Kwame Dawes Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Kwame Dawes printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Letters to Kurt
A poetic elegy for Kurt Cobain from the man who created the band Hole with Cobain’s wife, Courtney Love.
The Marijuana Chronicles
Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, Linda Yablonsky, and others take short fiction to a higher level (though they don’t inhale).
Midwest Noir (four book set)
For a limited time, purchase four Midwest Noir Series titles (Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, and Twin Cities) for only $35!
The Nelson George Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Nelson George printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Nelson George Two Book Set
For a limited time, purchase both The Lost Treasures of R&B and The Plot Against Hip Hop together for only $15!
New York City Noir (five book set)
For a limited time, we’re pleased to offer a complete set of all five New York City Noir Series titles (one book for each of the five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island) for only $50, plus shipping! Click the [ADD TO CART] button above to place an order.
New-Generation African Poets: A Chapbook Box Set (Nne)
This eleven-piece, limited-edition box set—an African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) project—features the work of ten new African poets.
New-Generation African Poets: A Chapbook Box Set (Tatu)
This limited-edition nine-piece box set, an African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) project, features the work of new African poets.
The Nina Revoyr Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Nina Revoyr printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Of Mule and Man
Mike Farrell’s gripping and often hilarious book tour memoir provides a framework for grassroots civic engagement.
Please Take Me Off the Guest List
Please Take Me Off the Guest List is the latest in a series of creative collaborations by New York City artists and friends Zachary Lipez, Nick Zinner, and Stacy Wakefield.
The Plot Against Hip Hop
A bad-ass noir novel set in hip hop culture, by best-selling and critically-acclaimed author Nelson George.
Primus, Over the Electric Grapevine: Insight into Primus and the World of Les Claypool
An oral history of the legendary band Primus, with a star-studded cast of interviewees (Tom Waits, Phish front man Trey Anastasio, etc.)
The Ricardo Cortés Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Ricardo Cortés printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola
From the illustrator of Go the F*** to Sleep comes a history of coffee, Coca-Cola, caffeine, cocaine, secret formulas, special flavors, special favors, Harry J. Anslinger, and Prohibition.
Seriously, You Have to Eat
The 100% kid-friendly, G-rated version of the New York Times best-selling parents’ book, You Have to F**king Eat.
Simon’s Cat Bundle
For a limited time, purchase both Simon’s Cat in Kitten Chaos and Simon’s Cat vs. the World for only $20!
Simon’s Cat in Kitten Chaos
Half the size, double the trouble. Simon’s cat has a new little friend who may be even more accident prone.
Simon’s Cat Off to the Vet . . . and Other Cat-astrophes
In this brand-new book we see Simon’s Cat face any feline’s most dreaded scenario: heading to the vet.
Simon’s Cat vs. the World
This year, the world’s favorite cat faces his biggest series of challenges yet, as he takes on the whole globe!
South of the Pumphouse
A debut novel from the art-rock pioneer and frontman of Primus, Les Claypool.
The Speed Chronicles
Following the international success of the Noir Series, this volume marks the launch of a new drug-based sister series.
Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene
An oral and photographic history of the Washington, DC, punk rock scene, including Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Fugazi, and more.
Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Group
Washington, DC–based rock ‘n’ roll antihero Ian F. Svenonius provides an unparalleled and exquisitely provocative how-to guide for rock bands.
The T Cooper Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of T Cooper printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Texas Noir Combo Set
For a limited time, purchase both Dallas Noir and Lone Star Noir together for only $20!
This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake
International best-selling rock band Garbage presents its own autobiography, a gorgeous, full-color coffee-table book with text and images galore. Note: This page is for the regular edition of This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake. For the limited edition preorder with an exclusive 12" vinyl, please follow this link.
This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake – limited edition package w/exclusive 12″ vinyl
International best-selling rock band Garbage’s gorgeous new coffee-table book chronicling the span of their twenty-two-year career, This Is the Noise That Keeps Me Awake, is available here as part of a limited edition package, featuring an EXCLUSIVE 12" record and a copy of the book. Please make sure you select the appropriate domestic or international shipping option to prevent delays processing your order. Your order may be cancelled and your money refunded if you do not select the correct destination.
Note that as of 18:30 ET on 1/18/17, we have sold out of the 1,000 signed copies of the limited edition, but don’t despair, the collectible book and record bundle remains available while supplies last by clicking the ADD TO CART button below.
The Tim McLoughlin Notebook
A 5.4″ x 7.5″, 48-page custom notebook featuring the visage of Tim McLoughlin printed on a Kraft Paper cover.
Two Times Intro: On the Road with Patti Smith
Two Times Intro is Michael Stipe’s intimate and evocative visual diary of Patti Smith’s return to live performance.
The Uncomfortable Dead (What’s Missing is Missing)
A stylized reissue of the acclaimed, surreal noir collaboration between Mexico’s greatest writer and its most courageous revolutionary.
USA Noir
The best USA-based stories in the Akashic noir series, compiled into one volume and edited by Johnny Temple!
We Are The Clash
An impassioned history of the final, turbulent years of The Clash under the dark shadow of Reagan and Thatcher.
We Do!: American Leaders Who Believe in Marriage Equality
Cherished former Vermont governor Kunin teams up with Baumgardner to tell the inspiring story of American politicians’ growing acceptance of gay marriage.
We Owe You Nothing, Punk Planet: The Collected Interviews Expanded Edition
Revised and expanded edition of the punk classic (more than 15,000 copies sold), with six new interviews.
What Else Is in the Teaches of Peaches – LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PACKAGE
An outrageous and provocative photograph book of cult music hero Peaches, with text from Peaches, Yoko Ono, Ellen Page, and Michael Stipe.
Price for limited edition package: $100
INCLUDES:
*One copy of the book
*Signed limited/numbered print
*Limited edition Peaches “Grillz” necklace
What Else Is in the Teaches of Peaches – STANDARD EDITION
An outrageous and provocative photograph book of cult music hero Peaches, with text from Peaches, Yoko Ono, Ellen Page, and Michael Stipe.
What Is Hip-Hop?
A beautifully illustrated children’s history of hip-hop, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
What Is Punk?
A wonderfully illustrated children’s history of punk rock, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
The Worst Breakfast
A gorgeous and hilarious picture book about the most unusual breakfast two sisters ever ate.
You Have to Fucking Eat
The long-awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling classic Go the Fuck to Sleep.
Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook (SIGNED COPY)
A cookbook inspired by the food of Ziggy’s upbringing in the household of Bob and Rita Marley.
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, BOOKS ORDERED DIRECTLY FROM THIS PAGE WILL BE SIGNED BY ZIGGY MARLEY!
Forthcoming Titles
131 Different Things
Forthcoming: 11/13/18
An intimate novella of love and loss wrought from the cultural underground, perfectly expressed in an inventive object that rediscovers the magical possibilities of the book. Note: This page is for the regular edition of 131 Different Things. For the limited edition preorder with an exclusive 7" vinyl, please follow this link.
131 Different Things – signed, limited edition package w/exclusive 7″ vinyl
Forthcoming: 11/13/18
NICK ZINNER (YEAH YEAH YEAHS), ZACHARY LIPEZ, and STACY WAKEFIELD’s beautiful new book 131 Different Things is available here as part of a signed, limited edition package, featuring an EXCLUSIVE 7″ record and a signed copy of the book. Please make sure you select the appropriate domestic or international shipping option to prevent delays processing your order. Your order may be cancelled and your money refunded if you do not select the correct destination.
Frame of Mind: Punk Photos and Essays from Washington, DC, and Beyond, 1997–2017
Forthcoming: 6/4/19
A long-overdue female-centric perspective on underground rock music, featuring photos by Tricarico and essays by Joan Jett, Amy Farina, Allison Wolfe, Donita Sparks, and more!
Party: A Mystery
Forthcoming: 6/4/19
A beautifully illustrated story of three girls caught up in the most curious of mysteries.
DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys
Forthcoming: 7/2/19
The bigger, newly designed edition of an iconic skateboarding book, including additional never-before-seen Glen E. Friedman photos and a new C.R. Stecyk III postscript.
Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman
Forthcoming: 7/2/19
A second edition of the definitive photo book of one of the most influential rock bands of the past forty years, including brand-new, exclusive material.
Hunters in High Heels
Forthcoming: TBA
The first book collecting the transcendent photographs by Grammy Award–winning music icon Omar Rodriguez Lopez.