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Archinov, P; History of the Makhnovist Movement 1918-21; 0-900384-40-9; 284pp; $14.50
The seminal work on the anarchist revolutionary movement in the Ukraine, which was crushed by the Bolshevik Red Army.
Avrich, Paul; Bakunin and Nechaev; 0-900384-09-3; 32pp; $2.20
A short essay on the political relationship between Nechaev and Bakunin.
Bakunin, Michael; Marxism, Freedom and the State; 0-900384-27-1; 64pp; $4.40
A collection of extracts from the works of Michael Bakunin offering a critique of Marxism from one of Marx's contemporaries. Also included is a biographical sketch of Bakunin by K.J Kenafick. The collection is dedicated to the memory of prominent Melbourne anarchist, 'Chummy' Fleming.
Barclay, Harold; Culture and Anarchism; 0-900384-84-0; 166pp; $20.20
A look at culture from an anthropological and anarchist perspective. The author draws upon his own research in the field to analyse culture and discusses various utopian and social movements and anarchist theory.
Berkman, Alexander; ABC of Anarchism; 0-900384-03-4; 86pp; $5.80
A classical introductory text to anarchism. Berkman writes clearly and simply about anarchist ideas and practices.
Berneri, Marie Louise; Journey through Utopia; 0-900384-21-2; 340pp; $13.10
A critical assessment of the most important utopian writings since Plato's Republic to mid 20th century. This work is important for its breadth, encompassing many non English utopias, which the author translated herself. A classic work on utopian thought.
Berneri, Marie Louise; Neither East nor West: Selected Writings 1939-1948; 0-900384-42-5; 208pp; $13.10
This collection of journalistic articles, originally published in the British anarchist journal, War Commentary and later called Freedom, are a perceptive analysis of the super power politics of the period, including the events establishing the United Nations. They show the hypocrisy both within Soviet ""communism"" and its satellite states and the imperialist and anti-democratic policies of the United States, Britain and other western powers.
Bookchin, Murray et al; Deep Ecology & Anarchism: A Polemic; 0-900384-67-0; 80pp; $7.30
Critical discussion on the philosophies of Deep Ecology by Murray Bookchin, Graham Purchase, Brian Morris and Rodney Aitchey. Also an essay detailing the history of the apple in which the author, Chris Wilbert, demonstrates how production for profit has dealt a mortal blow to the once succulent apple: from 3000 varieties at one time to today's international, tasteless Golden Delicious!
Clark, John; Max Stirner's Egoism; 0-900384-14-X; 112pp; $5.80
An assessment of the ideas of Max Stirner considering the coherence, consistency, cogency, and defensibility of Stirner's arguments. Clark argues that Stirner has had an important influence on social anarchism, as well as being a prominent influence on individualist anarchism.
Comfort, Alex; Writings against Power and Death; 0-900384-71-9; 168pp; $14.50
Alex Comfort is best known commonly as the author of The Joy of Sex. But he is also a poet, novelist, critic, doctor, medical biologist, the pioneer of gerontology in Britain, a pacifist - and an Anarchist. This volume collects all the articles he published in Freedom and its predecessors and most of his other social and political essays. Includes Peace and Disobedience, the finest single statement of his highly individual and original Anarchism.
Cullen, Stephen; Children in society; 0-900384-62-X; 43pp; $3.50
Few adults would accept that a more experienced adult, for instance in educational terms, should be treated with substantially more respect than a less experienced adult, yet that view is the norm as far as children are concerned.....If we are to achieve a society built upon love, upon free cooperation, free from authoritarian assumptions and constraints, then we must free the children.
Cullen, Steve; The Last Capitalist. A Dream of a New Utopia; 0-900384-82-4; 91pp; $10.20
A novel of a future Britain of federated communes, in which a sleuth goes in search of 'the Last Capitalist'. A utopian novel in the tradition of Edward Bellamy and William Morris.
Duane, Michael; The Terrace: an Educational Experiment in a State School; 0-900384-78-6; 76pp; $7.30
An examination of education methods in an experimental state school in South Yorkshire.
Duane, Michael; Work, Language & Education in the Industrial State; 0-900384-59-X; 36pp; $7.30
Articulates the important connections between the nature of work in industrial society, the exercise of linguistic skills and the importance of an educational understanding and experience of making decisions over matters that affect them.
Gibson, Tony; Love, Sex & Power in Later Life; 0-900384-65-4; 104pp; $10.20
After discussing the repressive social attitudes towards sexuality in later life fostered by the media, as well as conservative doctors and other health workers, Gibson describes the contribution anarchist and libertarian writers have made towards the extension of the 'social revolution to older people and especially older women, who have suffered from aspects of sexism as well as ageism.'
Griffin, John; A Structured Anarchism: An Overview of Libertarian Theory and Practice; 0-900384-58-1; 38pp; $2.90
A brief overview of anarchism, particularly in regard to the sociological, psychological and economic aspects. Analyses the strengths and weaknesses of anarchism.
Harper, Clifford; Anarchists. A set of 36 picture cards (4 Colour); FP-04; 36; $14.50
These cards are printed in 4 colors and are drawn by the English anarchist artist, Clifford Harper. Each card has a picture of an anarchist, and on the reverse is a short biography. An unusual anarchist gift idea!
Kropotkin, Peter; Act for Yourselves; 0-900384-38-7; 131pp; $7.30
These articles were written at the same time as the articles that make up one of his more famous works - The Conquest Of Bread. They provide a useful insight into some of his other books, particularly The Conquest of Bread, Mutual Aid and Fields, Factories and Workshops.
Kropotkin, Peter; Fields, Factories and Workshops Tomorrow; 0-900384-28-X; 213pp; $11.60
An important sociological, economical, and ecological argument for an anarchist society by a leading exponent of anarchism. Chapter titles include: The Decentralisation of Industries; The Possibilities of Agriculture; Small Industries and Industrial Villages; Brain Work and Manual Work.
Kropotkin, Peter; Mutual Aid: a factor in evolution; 0-900384-36-0; 278pp; $17.40
A classic reply to Social Darwinism. An important scientific work on human biology and social ecology. Kropotkin's insights into cooperation in animal and human communities are as valid today as when the book was first published in 1902.
Kropotkin, Peter; The State: Its historic role; 0-900384-33-6; 64pp; $5.10
Kropotkin's study of the historic development of the State. ""Throughout the history of our civilisation, two traditions, two opposing tendencies have confronted each other: the Roman and the Popular; the imperial and the federalist; the authoritarian and the libertarian.....We seek to recapture the spirit which drove people in the 12th century to organise themselves on the basis of free agreement and individual initiative as well as of the free federation of the interested parties.""
Kropotkin, Peter; Two Essays: Anarchism & Anarchist Communism; 0-900384-34-4; 64pp; $5.10
The first essay is the article on anarchism which Kropotkin contributed to the 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica in 1910. The second essay is also an excellent introduction to anarchism as a social and political philosophy. An excellent concise introduction to Anarchism.
Malatesta, Enrico; The Anarchist Revolution; 0-900384-83-2; 124pp; $10.20
Recently translated essays from Italian, written by Malatesta between 1924 and 1931. This collection focuses on issues such as Anarchy and Violence; Democracy and Anarchy; Science and Anarchy and The Labour Movement and Anarchism. These issues still have much relevance for anarchists today. Supplements the biography compiled and edited by Vernon Richards Errico Malatesta: His Life and Ideas.
Malatesta, Errico; Malatesta's Anarchy; 0-900384-74-3; 54pp; $5.70
Malatesta's seminal pamphlet explaining the anarchist ideal, written in 1891, and still relevant as an introductory text of anarchism. A new translation (1994) from the Italian.
Marshall, Peter; William Blake: Visionary Anarchist; 0-900384-77-8; 64pp; $10.20
A key figure in English Romanticism, William Blake articulated a libertarian critique of society and envisioned building a 'Jerusalem' on Earth. ""Marshall presents Blake as a forerunner of modern anarchism and social ecology, and reveals the light which shines behind the misty mountain range of his symbolism and mythology.""
Marshall, Peter ed.; The Anarchist Writings of William Godwin; 0-900384-29-8; 184pp; $10.20
An edited cross-section of the writings of this radical libertarian philosopher. The selections cover his views of human nature, ethics, politics, economics, education and the free society. Godwin became the companion of the feminist Mary Wollstonecraft.
Martin, Brian; Social Defence Social Change; 0-900384-69-7; 160pp; $14.40
Brian Martin presents here a case for social defence to be a grassroots initiative and for it to be linked to challenges to the oppressive structures in society. He provides a series of examples from around the world. An interesting premise from an Australian author.
Martin, Brian; Strip the Experts; 0-900384-63-8; 69pp; $5.70
This booklet is designed for people who oppose a gang of scientific experts and want to strip them naked.....Perhaps its time to encourage people to think for themselves rather than always trusting someone else. A step by step guide to challenging experts.
Martin, Brian; Uprooting War; 0-900384-26-3; 298pp; $14.50
This book is about developing strategies for grassroots activists to challenge and replace the war system. Brian Martin presents a wide ranging critical analysis of social institutions and also draws upon his experiences as a social activist in the environmental and peace movements in Australia. Some of the alternative directions examined are social defence, peace conversion, and building self-managing political and economic institutions.
Mumford, Lewis; The Future of Technics and Civilisation; 0-900384-32-8; 184pp; $10.20
A republication of the second half of the ground breaking Technics and Civilization which earned Mumford a world wide reputation as a social critic and innovative thinker. This book surveys our responses to changing technology, and sets out the prerequisites for a rational use of our discoveries and inventions as a means of human liberation rather than enslavement.
Nettlau, Max; A Short History of Anarchism; 0-900384-89-1; 404pp; $28.90
This title has recently been translated from the French. When it was originally published in the 1930s, it was the condensation of a much larger 9 volume History of Anarchism published in German.. A detailed analytical history written by one of the participants in working class and anarchist movements. It covers the precursors of anarchism, the history of ideas like individualist anarchism, Proudhonism and revolutionary syndicalism, and the history of the world anarchist movement up to 1930.
NW; Anarchists of Chicago. Haymarket Centenary 1986; FP-01; 12pp; $1.50
An in depth look at the history of the Haymarket bombing in Chicago from an anarchist point of view. Written to coincide with the centenary in 1986, and published by Freedom Press.
Olday, John; The Blue Cow and her Fantastic Exploits; 0-900384-86-7; 66pp; $10.20
A wonderful read for adults and children alike. The beautiful line drawings bring the surreal story to life. This book really is magical and will captivate the imagination of the child in all of us. Highly recommended for children from 7 to 77.
Olday, John; The March to Death (Cartoons by John Olday); 0-900384-80-8; 84pp; $8.70
A powerful collection of vivid anti-war cartoons by John Olday, with quotations assembled by Marie Louise Berneri, first published in 1943. ""All those associated with Freedom Press, at the time were fervently anti-Nazi. They opposed the regimentation of society, the relentless propaganda, the way the elite profited from the arms trade while the poor suffered. These features were characteristic, not only of Nazi Germany, but of all belligerent states on both sides of the war, so Freedom Press, opposed them all.""
Ostergaard, Geoffrey; The Tradition of Workers' Control; 0-900384-91-3; 154pp; $20.20
Discusses the importance of workers' control from a libertarian anarchist perspective. Includes background material on British Syndicalism, and an article by Malatesta on Anarchism and Syndicalism.
Peirats, Jose; Anarchists in the Spanish Revolution; 0-900384-53-0; 388pp; $17.40
Jose Peirats was a life long anarchist militant in the Spanish anarchist movement, including at one stage being the historiographer of the CNT. This is a comprehensive, critical history of the Spanish Civil War and the role played in it by the CNT-FAI, the Anarcho-syndicalists and Anarchists.
Pym, Denis; The Employment Question and Other Essays; 0-900384-31-X; 68pp; $5.80
What is it about the institutional world that makes such miserable slaves of us? Industrial societies and their citizens have granted to employment a virtual monopoly over the creation and distribution of wealth. It is very difficult for us to live without the wages, salaries and profits that employment brings. We have split economic life from the rest of experience so making the derived condition, unemployment, a major problem.
Read, Herbert; A One-man Manifesto; 0-900384-72-7; 208pp; $17.40
A collection of anarchist writings by this prominent English poet, literary critic, educationalist, philosopher, art critic, historian of and propagandist for modern art and design. Includes his seminal essay on education: The Education of Free Men . A controversial anarchist due to his acceptance of a knighthood in 1953 for his ""services to literature"".
Rety, John; Through the Anarchist Press - a column in Freedom; 0-900384-85-9; 93pp; $10.50
Selections from John Rety's regular idiosyncratic column in 1994/95 from the fortnightly anarchist paper, Freedom, focusing on world events as seen through the anarchist press.
Richards, Vernon; A Weekend Photographer's Notebook; 0-900384-87-5; 103pp; $20.20
Some of the exceptional Black and White photographs Vernon Richards has taken as an amateur photographer over his long life of common people working, relaxing and demonstrating for peace. 170 back and white photos.
Richards, Vernon; Lessons of the Spanish Revolution; 0-900384-23-9; 259pp; $11.60
A critical examination of the Spanish Revolution, with an attempt to draw lessons for future anarchist social movements.
Richards, Vernon; Malatesta - Life and Ideas; 0-900384-15-8; 312pp; $14.50
Comprehensive compendium of writings and ideas of Malatesta - an energetic proponent of the anarchist idea. Includes Notes for a Biography and appendices.
Richards, Vernon; Protest without Illusions; 0-900384-19-0; 168pp; $8.70
A History and analysis of the early Nuclear Disarmament Movement in Britain, including B&W photos of CND marches.
Richards, Vernon; The Impossibilities of Social Democracy; 0-900384-16-6; 142pp; $5.80
Why anarchists oppose participation in parliamentary democracy, and run anti-election campaigns. A critique of Social Democracy and British Labour Party politics.
Rocker, Rudolf; Anarchism & Anarcho-Syndicalism; 0-900384-45-X; 48pp; $3.70
A classic statement and good introduction to the ideas and practices of anarchism and anarcho-syndicalism. Includes a summation of the extent of syndicalism between World War One and Two.
Rooum, Donald; Health Service Wildcat; 0-900384-73-5; 48pp; $5.70
The revolting Pussycat and friends explain in graphic detail the absurdities of a health service run bureaucratically or for profit.
Rooum, Donald; What is Anarchism? An Introduction; 0-900384-66-2; 74pp; $5.70
Donald Rooum is perhaps best known for his Wildcat cartoons appearing in Freedom. Donald has written a good introduction to anarchism, briefly covering the many aspects of anarchist theory and practice. The second part of the book contains brief essays by several well known anarchist writers. Highly recommended as an introductory text.
Rooum, Donald; Wildcat ABC of Bosses; 0-900384-60-3; 48pp; $5.70
Learn your ABC with the revolting Pussycat and friends as they explain the essence of anarchism and capitalism through surrealistic farce.
Rooum, Donald; Wildcat Anarchist Comics; 0-900384-30-1; 48pp; $5.70
The first Wildcat comic book with some early incarnations of the revolting Pussycat.
Rooum, Donald; Wildcat Strikes Again; 0-900384-47-6; 48pp; $5.70
More of the Revolting Pussycat, Free Range Egg Head and friends in their farcical social commentary. Includes Wildcat Fact Sheets and the Observer's guide to Governments.
Sculthorpe, Harold; Freedom to Roam; 0-900384-68-9; 80pp; $10.20
Short articles on the encroachment on the traditional rights of walkers and others in enjoying the peace of the British countryside, by the military, large landowners, factory farmers, and water companies conjoining to try to exclude walkers from much of the land for their own nefarious purposes. Even the British National Trust comes in for criticism of its estate management. Highly readable account of people fighting to maintain their traditional rights of access to the British countryside today.
Various; British imperialism and the Palestine crisis; 0-900384-50-6; 112pp; $5.70
An anarchist analysis of the end of overt British imperialism in Palestine in 1948.
Various; Fighting Revolution 1: Makhno, Durruti, Zapata; FP-02; 40pp; $2.90
Three essays on three unsung anarchist heroes - Nestor Makhno in the Ukraine, Buenavenura Durruti in Spain, and Emiliano Zapata in Mexico.
Various; Fighting Revolution 2: Kropotkin, Louise Michel, Paris Commune; FP-03; 48pp; $3.50
Essays from Louise Michel, Peter Kropotkin, and on the Paris Commune.
Various; Neither Nationalisation nor Privatisation; 0-900384-29-2; 80pp; $5.70
From the Freedom Press, Centenary Series these articles from Freedom discuss the postwar British Labour policies of Nationalisation. The articles present a third alternative to the policies of nationalisation by Labour, and Private enterprise by Conservatives - ""From our standpoint as anarchists and syndicalists we see that the only lasting solution of all labour problems and disputes is for the workers to take control of their places of work themselves."" The argument is as valid today with right wing economic rationalists influencing Governments to sell their public enterprises to private interests.
Various; Raven 1: History of Freedom Press; 0951-4066-01; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 2: Surrealism (part 1); 0951-4066-02; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 3: Surrealism (part 2); 0951-4066-03; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 4: Computers and Anarchism; 0951-4066-04; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 5: Spies for Peace; 0951-4066-05; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 6: Tradition and Revolution; 0951-4066-06; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 7: Emma Goldman; 0951-4066-07; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 8: Revolution; 0951-4066-08; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 9: Bakunin. Nationalism; 0951-4066-09; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 10: Education; 0951-4066-10; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 11: Class; 0951-4066-11; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 12: Communication; 0951-4066-12; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 13: Anarchists in Eastern Europe; 0951-4066-13; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 14: Voting; 0951-4066-14; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 15: Health; 0951-4066-15; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 16: Education 2; 0951-4066-16; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 17: Use of Land; 0951-4066-17; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 18: Anthropology; 0951-4066-18; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 19: Sociology; 0951-4066-19; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 20: Kropotkin's 150th anniversary; 0951-4066-20; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 21: Feminism; 0951-4066-21; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 22: Crime; 0951-4066-22; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 23: Spain since Franco. Emma Goldman; 0951-4066-23; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 24: Science; 0951-4066-24; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 25: Religion; 0951-4066-25; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 26: Science 2; 0951-4066-26; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 27: Fundamentalism; 0951-4066-27; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 28: Chomsky on Haiti; 0951-4066-28; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 29: World War Two; 0951-4066-29; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 30: New Life to the Land?; 0951-4066-30; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 31: Economics and Anarchism. Anarchism and Federalism; 0951-4066-31; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 32: Communication (2) The Net; 0951-4066-32; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 33: Anarchism and the Arts; 0951-4066-33; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 34: Communication (3) Language; 0951-4066-34; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Raven 35: Anarchism & the Urban Environment. Anarchism & Psycho-Analysis; 0951-4066-35; 96pp; $8.70
Various; Spain 1936-1939: Social Revolution and Counter-Revolution; 0-900384-54-9; 269pp; $14.50
A wide ranging selection of articles and documents on the Spanish Revolution originally published in 'Spain and the World'. Another title in the Freedom Press, Centenary Series, and a welcome addition to the literature detailing the achievements and failures of the Spanish Revolution.
Various; The May Days Barcelona 1937; 0-900384-39-5; 128pp; $7.30
An in depth examination of the May Days in Barcelona in 1937 and their real importance to the fate of the Spanish revolution. Based on contemporary accounts by Augustin Souchy, Burnett Bolloten and Jose Peirats. Includes an essay by Emma Goldman on the detention of political prisoners by the Republican government.
Various; The State is your Enemy: selections from Freedom 1965-86; 0-900384-57-3; 270pp; $14.50
The anarchist analysis of power carries more weight as time goes by. The struggle is, quite simply, the people against every state. Selections from two decades (1965 - 1986) of anarchist commentary on current events from Freedom newspaper. Freedom Press, Centenary Series title.
Various; Violence and Anarchism: a polemic; 0-900384-70-0; 87pp; $7.30
A discussion of the violence - nonviolence issue directly from the pages of Freedom Newspaper. It uses the reporting of the 1960 attempted assassination of Dr Verwoerd, the leader of the racist apartheid government of South Afica as the central act in contention. This book also includes 'A Short History of political violence in Britain' and an essay by Errico Malatesta on 'Anarchism and Violence'.
Various; Visions of Poesy. Anthology of 20th Century Anarchistic Poetry; 0-900384-75-1; 317pp; $23.20
An anthology of some of the best English language anarchist poetry this century. Poets include Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Ursula Le Guin, Paul Goodman, Marge Piercy, Gary Snyder, Diane DiPrima, Julian Beck, Michelle Shocked, Crass, John Cage, Sex Pistols, Joe Hill, Judith Malina and many many more. The book is ""dedicated to the spirit of revolt.""
Various; Why Work? Arguments for the Leisure Society; 0-900384-25-5; 210pp; $13.10
A compilation of provocative essays on: the problems and pleasures of work; alternatives and futures; and production for use versus production for profit. Includes 6 inspiring foldout drawings by Clifford Harper depicting an autonomous terrace and community.
Various; World War - Cold War; 0-900384-48-4; 424pp; $20.20
Selections from War Commentary and Freedom of articles from and about the Cold War from the late 40's to the mid sixties. Freedom Press, Centenary Series title.
War Commentary; The Left and World War Two; 0-900384-51-4; 80pp; $5.70
A compilation of essays from War Commentary on the role of the Left in Britain during World War Two.
Ward, Colin; Anarchy in Action; 0-900384-20-4; 152pp; $8.70
This book ""is not about strategies for revolution and it is not involved with speculation on the way an anarchist society would function. It is about the ways in which people organise themselves in any kind of human society, whether we care to categorise those societies as primitive, traditional, capitalist or communist.""
Ward, Colin; Freedom To Go: After the Motor Age; 0-900384-61-1; 112pp; $10.20
An anarchist approach to the problems of transport. Personal mobility is a priceless human achievement which is a 20th century disaster: it has destroyed the urban environment, it has cost more lives than modern wars, it has wasted both energy resources and the ozone layer. Can we have the freedom to go and a viable future? This book argues the case for the valid alternatives.
Ward, Colin; Talking Houses; 0-900384-55-7; 142pp; $14.50
In these ten lectures Colin Ward outlines an anarchist approach to housing. From the foreward: ""The application of anarchist ideas to the basic need of human shelter is dweller control.""
Ward, Colin; Talking Schools. Ten lectures by Colin Ward; 0-900384-81-6; 141pp; $14.50
Ten lectures given in Britain and the United Staes on education and the learning environment.
Ward, Colin; Talking to Architects. Ten lectures by Colin Ward; 0-900384-88-3; 141pp; $14.50
Essays on architecture and housing by this prominent anarchist.
Ward, Colin ed.; A Decade of Anarchy; 0-900384-37-9; 280pp; $14.50
A selection of articles from the monthly journal, Anarchy, 1961 - 1970. Edited and compiled by Colin Ward who was the editor of Anarchy throughout those ten years. It is an interesting and thought provoking selection published as part of the Freedom Press, Centenary Series."
