Theory & Philosophy
Theory & Philosophy
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The Nature of Human Brain Work: An Introduction to Dialectics
Joseph Dietzgen
This primer on dialectical materialism is the first and best-known work of the pioneering socialist philosopher Joseph Dietzgen.
This primer on dialectical materialism is the first and best-known work of the pioneering socialist philosopher Joseph Dietzgen.
$20.00
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The Failure of Nonviolence
Peter Gelderloos
The Failure of Nonviolence examines recent major social upheavals since the end of the Cold War to establish the limits of nonviolent protest, and suggest what a diverse, unruly, non-pacified movement might achieve.
The Failure of Nonviolence examines recent major social upheavals since the end of the Cold War to establish the limits of nonviolent protest, and suggest what a diverse, unruly, non-pacified movement might achieve.
$15.00
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The Continuing Appeal Of Religion (A6)
Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic
A look at ‘What’s wrong with religion?’ in a thoughtful manner by Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic.
A look at ‘What’s wrong with religion?’ in a thoughtful manner by Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic.
$5.00
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How Nonviolence Protects the State
Peter Gelderloos
How Nonviolence Protects the State challenges the belief that nonviolence is the only way to fight for a better world. In a call bound to stir controversy and lively debate, Peter Gelderloos invites activists to consider diver
How Nonviolence Protects the State challenges the belief that nonviolence is the only way to fight for a better world. In a call bound to stir controversy and lively debate, Peter Gelderloos invites activists to consider diver
$12.00
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When I Was That Age Did Art Exist?
James Kelman
This is a big bundle of essays and written talks, put down over a long number of years: Kelman hopes some of them make you smile.
This is a big bundle of essays and written talks, put down over a long number of years: Kelman hopes some of them make you smile.
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The Joy of Revolution and Related Texts
Ken Knabb
“It may seem absurd to talk about revolution. But all the alternatives assume the continuation of the present system, which is even more absurd.”
“It may seem absurd to talk about revolution. But all the alternatives assume the continuation of the present system, which is even more absurd.”
$21.95
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Guy Debord: Complete Cinematic Works
Guy Debord • Edited and translated by Ken Knabb
A new edition of Debord's filmscripts with revised translations, updated filmography, and the addition of the scathing video that Debord made shortly before his death.
A new edition of Debord's filmscripts with revised translations, updated filmography, and the addition of the scathing video that Debord made shortly before his death.
$25.95
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Ungovernability: Reflections on the Failures of Revolution (A6)
Tom Nomad
The struggle that we need to fight is not simply against capitalism or the state that allows it to function, but it is against a whole ontology of human vision, that the purpose of existence is to fulfill some historical mission.
The struggle that we need to fight is not simply against capitalism or the state that allows it to function, but it is against a whole ontology of human vision, that the purpose of existence is to fulfill some historical mission.
$13.00
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Can Degrowth Struggle?: Anarchist Engagement with Degrowth (A6)
Alexander Dunlap
By challenging the hegemonic formulations of neoliberal economic policy degrowth rattles the logics of scarcity and substitutability that is foundational to economic thought.
By challenging the hegemonic formulations of neoliberal economic policy degrowth rattles the logics of scarcity and substitutability that is foundational to economic thought.
$8.00
Autonomedia
One Step Short of Crazy: National Treasure and the Landscape of American Conspiracy Culture
Payton McCarty-Simas
In this extended essay, film critic Payton McCarty-Simas explores the surprisingly tangled relationship between the thriving ecosystem of American conspiracy theory online and the National Treasure franchise.
In this extended essay, film critic Payton McCarty-Simas explores the surprisingly tangled relationship between the thriving ecosystem of American conspiracy theory online and the National Treasure franchise.
$12.95
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Revolting: Eco-Absurdist Rebellion (A6)
Julian Langer
The task of Eco–Absurdism is not to change the world. Rather, the question is how do we live together? How might I co–exist with other living beings and embrace my life and relationship with them, with absurd and unreasonable pas
The task of Eco–Absurdism is not to change the world. Rather, the question is how do we live together? How might I co–exist with other living beings and embrace my life and relationship with them, with absurd and unreasonable pas
$7.00
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Black Metal Rainbows— Hardcover
Editors: Daniel Lukes & Stanimir Panayotov • Designer: Jaci Raia
Black Metal Rainbows is an anthology of radical, queer, and leftist writings and artworks that uncover black metal as a genre of openness and inclusivity.
Black Metal Rainbows is an anthology of radical, queer, and leftist writings and artworks that uncover black metal as a genre of openness and inclusivity.
$59.95
Autonomedia
The Reservoir
Various Authors
A new journal from Woodbine, an experimental hub for developing the practices, skills, and tools needed to build autonomy.
A new journal from Woodbine, an experimental hub for developing the practices, skills, and tools needed to build autonomy.
$12.95
Autonomedia
Horizons, by Liaisons Collective
Various Authors
Liaisons is an international editorial collective that gathers experiences from struggles around the world. Their second book, Horizons, asks comrades whether it’s still possible to envision revolution today.
Liaisons is an international editorial collective that gathers experiences from struggles around the world. Their second book, Horizons, asks comrades whether it’s still possible to envision revolution today.
$14.95
Autonomedia
False Messiah: Crypto-Xtian Tracts & Fragments
Peter Lamborn Wilson
Peter Lamborn Wilson undertakes to unveil the hidden esoteric history of Christianity, from Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, to Alchemical and Masonic manifestations.
Peter Lamborn Wilson undertakes to unveil the hidden esoteric history of Christianity, from Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, to Alchemical and Masonic manifestations.
$19.95
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Great Anarchists Book (A6)
Ruth Kinna and Clifford Harper
Collects all ten essays and illustrations from the original pamphlet series.
Collects all ten essays and illustrations from the original pamphlet series.
$12.00
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Anarchy Works
Peter Gelderloos
This book takes examples from around the world showing that people have demonstrated the principles that anarchy is founded on - regardless of whether they called themselves anarchists or not.
This book takes examples from around the world showing that people have demonstrated the principles that anarchy is founded on - regardless of whether they called themselves anarchists or not.
$15.00
Autonomedia
Lightning Storm Mind: Pre-Ancientist Meditations
Max Cafard
Cafard champions nothing less than ‘the Custom of Chaos’ in this series of original meditations, which not only provides new insights into Heraclitus' work but also some of the most important subjects confronting us today.
Cafard champions nothing less than ‘the Custom of Chaos’ in this series of original meditations, which not only provides new insights into Heraclitus' work but also some of the most important subjects confronting us today.
$14.95
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Nietzsche and Anarchy
SHAHIN
How is it possible to live free and joyful in this world of domination? The key idea Nietzsche offers us is this: don't hide from struggle in fantasy worlds or imaginary futures, but affirm life, say yes to life here and now.
How is it possible to live free and joyful in this world of domination? The key idea Nietzsche offers us is this: don't hide from struggle in fantasy worlds or imaginary futures, but affirm life, say yes to life here and now.
$14.00
Autonomedia
TAZ: The Temporary Autonomous Zone
Hakim Bey
The underground cult bestseller filled with essays that redefine the psychogeographical nooks of autonomy!
The underground cult bestseller filled with essays that redefine the psychogeographical nooks of autonomy!
$10.95
Books
The Nature of Human Brain Work: An Introduction to Dialectics
Joseph Dietzgen
This primer on dialectical materialism is the first and best-known work of the pioneering socialist philosopher Joseph Dietzgen.
This primer on dialectical materialism is the first and best-known work of the pioneering socialist philosopher Joseph Dietzgen.
$20.00
Active Distribution
The Failure of Nonviolence
Peter Gelderloos
The Failure of Nonviolence examines recent major social upheavals since the end of the Cold War to establish the limits of nonviolent protest, and suggest what a diverse, unruly, non-pacified movement might achieve.
The Failure of Nonviolence examines recent major social upheavals since the end of the Cold War to establish the limits of nonviolent protest, and suggest what a diverse, unruly, non-pacified movement might achieve.
$15.00
Active Distribution
The Continuing Appeal Of Religion (A6)
Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic
A look at ‘What’s wrong with religion?’ in a thoughtful manner by Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic.
A look at ‘What’s wrong with religion?’ in a thoughtful manner by Giles Dauve and Karl Nesic.
$5.00
Active Distribution
How Nonviolence Protects the State
Peter Gelderloos
How Nonviolence Protects the State challenges the belief that nonviolence is the only way to fight for a better world. In a call bound to stir controversy and lively debate, Peter Gelderloos invites activists to consider diver
How Nonviolence Protects the State challenges the belief that nonviolence is the only way to fight for a better world. In a call bound to stir controversy and lively debate, Peter Gelderloos invites activists to consider diver
$12.00
Upcoming Releases
When I Was That Age Did Art Exist?
James Kelman
This is a big bundle of essays and written talks, put down over a long number of years: Kelman hopes some of them make you smile.
This is a big bundle of essays and written talks, put down over a long number of years: Kelman hopes some of them make you smile.
From $25.95
Books
The Joy of Revolution and Related Texts
Ken Knabb
“It may seem absurd to talk about revolution. But all the alternatives assume the continuation of the present system, which is even more absurd.”
“It may seem absurd to talk about revolution. But all the alternatives assume the continuation of the present system, which is even more absurd.”
$21.95
Books
Guy Debord: Complete Cinematic Works
Guy Debord • Edited and translated by Ken Knabb
A new edition of Debord's filmscripts with revised translations, updated filmography, and the addition of the scathing video that Debord made shortly before his death.
A new edition of Debord's filmscripts with revised translations, updated filmography, and the addition of the scathing video that Debord made shortly before his death.
$25.95
Active Distribution
Ungovernability: Reflections on the Failures of Revolution (A6)
Tom Nomad
The struggle that we need to fight is not simply against capitalism or the state that allows it to function, but it is against a whole ontology of human vision, that the purpose of existence is to fulfill some historical mission.
The struggle that we need to fight is not simply against capitalism or the state that allows it to function, but it is against a whole ontology of human vision, that the purpose of existence is to fulfill some historical mission.
$13.00
Active Distribution
Can Degrowth Struggle?: Anarchist Engagement with Degrowth (A6)
Alexander Dunlap
By challenging the hegemonic formulations of neoliberal economic policy degrowth rattles the logics of scarcity and substitutability that is foundational to economic thought.
By challenging the hegemonic formulations of neoliberal economic policy degrowth rattles the logics of scarcity and substitutability that is foundational to economic thought.
$8.00
Autonomedia
One Step Short of Crazy: National Treasure and the Landscape of American Conspiracy Culture
Payton McCarty-Simas
In this extended essay, film critic Payton McCarty-Simas explores the surprisingly tangled relationship between the thriving ecosystem of American conspiracy theory online and the National Treasure franchise.
In this extended essay, film critic Payton McCarty-Simas explores the surprisingly tangled relationship between the thriving ecosystem of American conspiracy theory online and the National Treasure franchise.
$12.95
Active Distribution
Revolting: Eco-Absurdist Rebellion (A6)
Julian Langer
The task of Eco–Absurdism is not to change the world. Rather, the question is how do we live together? How might I co–exist with other living beings and embrace my life and relationship with them, with absurd and unreasonable pas
The task of Eco–Absurdism is not to change the world. Rather, the question is how do we live together? How might I co–exist with other living beings and embrace my life and relationship with them, with absurd and unreasonable pas
$7.00
Books
Black Metal Rainbows— Hardcover
Editors: Daniel Lukes & Stanimir Panayotov • Designer: Jaci Raia
Black Metal Rainbows is an anthology of radical, queer, and leftist writings and artworks that uncover black metal as a genre of openness and inclusivity.
Black Metal Rainbows is an anthology of radical, queer, and leftist writings and artworks that uncover black metal as a genre of openness and inclusivity.
$59.95
Autonomedia
The Reservoir
Various Authors
A new journal from Woodbine, an experimental hub for developing the practices, skills, and tools needed to build autonomy.
A new journal from Woodbine, an experimental hub for developing the practices, skills, and tools needed to build autonomy.
$12.95
Autonomedia
Horizons, by Liaisons Collective
Various Authors
Liaisons is an international editorial collective that gathers experiences from struggles around the world. Their second book, Horizons, asks comrades whether it’s still possible to envision revolution today.
Liaisons is an international editorial collective that gathers experiences from struggles around the world. Their second book, Horizons, asks comrades whether it’s still possible to envision revolution today.
$14.95
Autonomedia
False Messiah: Crypto-Xtian Tracts & Fragments
Peter Lamborn Wilson
Peter Lamborn Wilson undertakes to unveil the hidden esoteric history of Christianity, from Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, to Alchemical and Masonic manifestations.
Peter Lamborn Wilson undertakes to unveil the hidden esoteric history of Christianity, from Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, to Alchemical and Masonic manifestations.
$19.95
Active Distribution
Great Anarchists Book (A6)
Ruth Kinna and Clifford Harper
Collects all ten essays and illustrations from the original pamphlet series.
Collects all ten essays and illustrations from the original pamphlet series.
$12.00
Active Distribution
Anarchy Works
Peter Gelderloos
This book takes examples from around the world showing that people have demonstrated the principles that anarchy is founded on - regardless of whether they called themselves anarchists or not.
This book takes examples from around the world showing that people have demonstrated the principles that anarchy is founded on - regardless of whether they called themselves anarchists or not.
$15.00
Autonomedia
Lightning Storm Mind: Pre-Ancientist Meditations
Max Cafard
Cafard champions nothing less than ‘the Custom of Chaos’ in this series of original meditations, which not only provides new insights into Heraclitus' work but also some of the most important subjects confronting us today.
Cafard champions nothing less than ‘the Custom of Chaos’ in this series of original meditations, which not only provides new insights into Heraclitus' work but also some of the most important subjects confronting us today.
$14.95
Active Distribution
Nietzsche and Anarchy
SHAHIN
How is it possible to live free and joyful in this world of domination? The key idea Nietzsche offers us is this: don't hide from struggle in fantasy worlds or imaginary futures, but affirm life, say yes to life here and now.
How is it possible to live free and joyful in this world of domination? The key idea Nietzsche offers us is this: don't hide from struggle in fantasy worlds or imaginary futures, but affirm life, say yes to life here and now.
$14.00
Autonomedia
TAZ: The Temporary Autonomous Zone
Hakim Bey
The underground cult bestseller filled with essays that redefine the psychogeographical nooks of autonomy!
The underground cult bestseller filled with essays that redefine the psychogeographical nooks of autonomy!
$10.95