Reverse-Gentrification of the Literary World

Akashic Books

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Subject: Limited Edition/Collectibles

“About Time” Paperback Limited Edition Preorder

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This exclusive preorder package includes an autographed copy of the About Time paperback, along with a limited edition custom Gildan 5000 T-shirt.

This page is for the exclusive preorder package. To order a regular copy of the book, follow this link.

All preorders will ship on or before the book’s publication date of September 1, 2026

Please be sure to select your T-shirt size in the drop-down menu below before selecting ADD TO CART. The default T-shirt option is small. If you don’t select an option from the drop-down menu below, you will get a small T-shirt!

Day One: 2024 Was 1984 FAFO

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The latest “naphic grovel” by rap legend Chuck D of Public Enemy explores how the year 2024 became the new, Orwellian 1984 in a large format, limited edition hardcover.

All preorders will ship on or before the November 10, 2026 publication date.

This page offers two LIMITED EDITION OPTIONS for Day One, one of which includes a priceless, one-of-a-kind original portrait of YOU by CHUCK D.

—Option 1. Choose the default option in the drop-down menu below for a $100 signed and numbered edition of Day One (only 800 available)

—Option 2. Choose the second option in the drop-down menu below for a $200 signed & numbered book PLUS an original “Sketchograph” portrait of YOU by Chuck D. All “Sketchograph” orders are nonreturnable.

Exclusive Tape Op Preorder

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This exclusive preorder package includes an autographed copy of Making Music, along with a limited edition custom Gildan 5000 T-shirt.

This page is for the exclusive preorder package. To order a regular copy of the book, follow this link.

All preorders will ship on or before the book’s publication date of September 1, 2026

Please be sure to select your T-shirt size in the drop-down menu below before selecting ADD TO CART. The default T-shirt option is small. If you don’t select an option from the drop-down menu below, you will get a small T-shirt!

Felony Juggler Limited Edition Preorder

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This limited edition preorder package includes a copy of Felony Juggler, a Giclee print—both autographed by Penn Jillette—and three custom juggling balls.

THIS PAGE IS FOR THE LIMITED EDITION PREORDER OF FELONY JUGGLER with the EXCLUSIVE autographed Giclee print and custom imprinted juggling balls.

Click [HERE] to purchase a regular edition of the book.

All preorders will ship on or before May 6, 2025.

The Hold Steady Limited Edition Book Package

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This LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE for The Gospel of the Hold Steady includes a copy of the book signed by the band, and the signed chapbook TJK on THS—a behind-the-scenes photo journal by Tad J. Kubler that is currently only available as part of this package.

This page is for the LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE of The Gospel of the Hold Steady with the chapbook TJK on THS. To order The Gospel of the Hold Steady without the chapbook, Click here

Kenny Stills Limited Edition Package

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This exclusive limited edition package includes an autographed copy of Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me and a custom Comfort Colors T-Shirt.

This page is for the exclusive package. To order a regular copy of the book, follow this link.

Please be sure to select your T-shirt size in the drop-down menu below before selecting ADD TO CART. The default T-shirt option is small. If you don’t select an option from the drop-down menu below, you will get a small T-shirt!

Natasha Howard Limited Edition Preorder Package

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This exclusive preorder package includes a copy of Natasha Howard’s forthcoming memoir The Vision Through My Lens—autographed by Natasha—and a custom Gildan 5000 T-shirt.

This page is for the exclusive preorder package. To order a regular signed or unsigned copy of Natasha’s memoir, follow this link.

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before September 15, 2026.

Please be sure to select your T-shirt size in the drop-down menu below before selecting ADD TO CART. The default option is small–if you do not select a size from the drop-down menu, you will receive a small T-shirt!

The Perfume Burned His Eyes—Signed with Limited Edition Hardcover ZOPA WORDS

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This LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE for the paperback edition of Michael Imperioli’s novel The Perfume Burned His Eyes includes a signed book and the limited edition signed hardcover ZOPA WORDS, by Imperioli and his bandmates Elijah Amitin and Olmo Tighe of ZOPA.

THIS PAGE IS FOR THE LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE OF THE PERFUME BURNED HIS EYES. Click [HERE] for details on the regular edition of the book.

While Supplies Last: Bad Brains Photographs Rare Book Proofs from FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS

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This Limited Edition offering features Signed and Numbered Proof Pages by glen E. friedman featuring photographs from Fearless Vampire Killers: The Bad Brains Photographs.

There were 7 sets, of 8 proof pages in each made. 56 pieces total, 13 were given to people who worked on the book, and 43 were made available to the public. As of April 11th 2025 only the last set with 7 copies of the “Proof Sheet Image” from CBGB remain. All other items are sold out.

Please read the full description below before making your purchase.

NOTE: If shipping to a location outside the United States, please email Temple450@aol.com to receive a shipping estimate BEFORE making your purchase.

Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook

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A cookbook inspired by the food of Ziggy’s upbringing in the household of Bob and Rita Marley.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!