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Out now, a thriller examining violence and a singular love story from Stephanie LaCava!
"Reading Nymph feels like being gifted with an elegant, hypnotic glimpse into a disorienting mirror world where all is possible and all is connected." — Sophie Mackintosh
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"Reading Nymph feels like being gifted with an elegant, hypnotic glimpse into a disorienting mirror world where all is possible and all is connected." — Sophie Mackintosh
www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
October 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Out now, a thriller examining violence and a singular love story from Stephanie LaCava!
"Reading Nymph feels like being gifted with an elegant, hypnotic glimpse into a disorienting mirror world where all is possible and all is connected." — Sophie Mackintosh
www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
"Reading Nymph feels like being gifted with an elegant, hypnotic glimpse into a disorienting mirror world where all is possible and all is connected." — Sophie Mackintosh
www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
Three new books have entered our Essential John Berger series!
ART AND REVOLUTION
A SEVENTH MAN
FROM A TO X
"Any book by John Berger is an event." – Times Literary Supplement
Shop the series on our website today!
ART AND REVOLUTION
A SEVENTH MAN
FROM A TO X
"Any book by John Berger is an event." – Times Literary Supplement
Shop the series on our website today!
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Three new books have entered our Essential John Berger series!
ART AND REVOLUTION
A SEVENTH MAN
FROM A TO X
"Any book by John Berger is an event." – Times Literary Supplement
Shop the series on our website today!
ART AND REVOLUTION
A SEVENTH MAN
FROM A TO X
"Any book by John Berger is an event." – Times Literary Supplement
Shop the series on our website today!
On this day in 1940, Walter Benjamin took his own life in the town of Portbou, after being denied entry by Spanish officials.
“If the killing of Lorca was Fascism’s first crime against literature, Benjamin’s death was undoubtedly the second.” - The Listener
“If the killing of Lorca was Fascism’s first crime against literature, Benjamin’s death was undoubtedly the second.” - The Listener
September 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On this day in 1940, Walter Benjamin took his own life in the town of Portbou, after being denied entry by Spanish officials.
“If the killing of Lorca was Fascism’s first crime against literature, Benjamin’s death was undoubtedly the second.” - The Listener
“If the killing of Lorca was Fascism’s first crime against literature, Benjamin’s death was undoubtedly the second.” - The Listener
Tariq Ali recently visited our New York offices and made his way through the Verso Archive, sharing memories of publishing with Verso, working with Mike Davis, and maintaining integrity in challenging times.
June 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tariq Ali recently visited our New York offices and made his way through the Verso Archive, sharing memories of publishing with Verso, working with Mike Davis, and maintaining integrity in challenging times.
Ho Chi Minh was born on this day in 1890.
"Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability."
"Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability."
May 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ho Chi Minh was born on this day in 1890.
"Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability."
"Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability."
Out today - Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism by Erik Skare
"A must read for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ideological contexts for the events of 7 October 2023 and the future struggles in Palestine."
- Ilan Pappe
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"A must read for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ideological contexts for the events of 7 October 2023 and the future struggles in Palestine."
- Ilan Pappe
www.versobooks.com/products/330...
May 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Out today - Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism by Erik Skare
"A must read for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ideological contexts for the events of 7 October 2023 and the future struggles in Palestine."
- Ilan Pappe
www.versobooks.com/products/330...
"A must read for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ideological contexts for the events of 7 October 2023 and the future struggles in Palestine."
- Ilan Pappe
www.versobooks.com/products/330...
Sigmund Freud was born on this day in 1856.
May 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sigmund Freud was born on this day in 1856.
Karl Marx was born on this day in 1818.
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
May 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Karl Marx was born on this day in 1818.
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
Interesting, maybe this New Yorker piece?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
April 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Interesting, maybe this New Yorker piece?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
Vladimir Lenin was born on this day in 1870.
"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners."
"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners."
April 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Vladimir Lenin was born on this day in 1870.
"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners."
"Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners."
Toussaint Louverture died in prison on this day in 1803, at the age of 59.
"In overthrowing me, you have cut down in Saint Domingue only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are numerous and they are deep."
"In overthrowing me, you have cut down in Saint Domingue only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are numerous and they are deep."
April 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Toussaint Louverture died in prison on this day in 1803, at the age of 59.
"In overthrowing me, you have cut down in Saint Domingue only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are numerous and they are deep."
"In overthrowing me, you have cut down in Saint Domingue only the trunk of the tree of liberty; it will spring up again from the roots, for they are numerous and they are deep."
Isaac Deutscher was born on this day in 1907.
"Your only salvation is in carrying the idea of socialism to the working class and coming back to storm—to storm, yes, to storm—the bastions of capitalism."
"Your only salvation is in carrying the idea of socialism to the working class and coming back to storm—to storm, yes, to storm—the bastions of capitalism."
April 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Isaac Deutscher was born on this day in 1907.
"Your only salvation is in carrying the idea of socialism to the working class and coming back to storm—to storm, yes, to storm—the bastions of capitalism."
"Your only salvation is in carrying the idea of socialism to the working class and coming back to storm—to storm, yes, to storm—the bastions of capitalism."
Theory sale drops tomorrow 👀
March 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Theory sale drops tomorrow 👀
Karl Marx died on this day in 1883.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
March 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Karl Marx died on this day in 1883.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."
Mike Davis was born on this day in 1946.
“At the end of the day, the best measure of the humanity of any society is the life and happiness of its children. We live in a rich society with poor children, and that should be intolerable.”
“At the end of the day, the best measure of the humanity of any society is the life and happiness of its children. We live in a rich society with poor children, and that should be intolerable.”
March 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Mike Davis was born on this day in 1946.
“At the end of the day, the best measure of the humanity of any society is the life and happiness of its children. We live in a rich society with poor children, and that should be intolerable.”
“At the end of the day, the best measure of the humanity of any society is the life and happiness of its children. We live in a rich society with poor children, and that should be intolerable.”
Jean Baudrillard died on this day 18 years ago.
“Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.”
“Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.”
March 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Jean Baudrillard died on this day 18 years ago.
“Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.”
“Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.”
Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871
"The crucified slave, the martyred serf, died with a curse on the lips, and his dying gaze met his tormentors with hatred and a promise of revenge. Only bourgeois society draws a veil of invisibility over its crimes."
"The crucified slave, the martyred serf, died with a curse on the lips, and his dying gaze met his tormentors with hatred and a promise of revenge. Only bourgeois society draws a veil of invisibility over its crimes."
March 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Rosa Luxemburg was born on this day in 1871
"The crucified slave, the martyred serf, died with a curse on the lips, and his dying gaze met his tormentors with hatred and a promise of revenge. Only bourgeois society draws a veil of invisibility over its crimes."
"The crucified slave, the martyred serf, died with a curse on the lips, and his dying gaze met his tormentors with hatred and a promise of revenge. Only bourgeois society draws a veil of invisibility over its crimes."
🧵Housing is political.
The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax.
The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being.
The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax.
The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being.
February 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🧵Housing is political.
The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax.
The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being.
The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax.
The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being.
Out tomorrow! Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police by Mark Neocleous
A sustained critique of the theory and practice of pacification; combining philosophical analysis with history to examine how state & capital combine to build a pacified social order. www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
A sustained critique of the theory and practice of pacification; combining philosophical analysis with history to examine how state & capital combine to build a pacified social order. www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
February 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Out tomorrow! Pacification: Social War and the Power of Police by Mark Neocleous
A sustained critique of the theory and practice of pacification; combining philosophical analysis with history to examine how state & capital combine to build a pacified social order. www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
A sustained critique of the theory and practice of pacification; combining philosophical analysis with history to examine how state & capital combine to build a pacified social order. www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...
