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An independent, nonprofit, scholarly publisher specializing in original works of revolutionary theory, practice, and art—serving peoples' movements since 2017.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Apr 28

Did you know you can order Iskra Books titles direct from us? We can deliver to (almost) anywhere in the world. Send your request to [email protected]

Prices will be ~20% cheaper than standard, it supports our publishing work more, and you can avoid the big online retailers!

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 8d

📕1 week today!

"By virtue of our determination, struggle and sacrifices, the PFLP will be a contributing force in a glorious and historical revolutionary process aimed at liberat[ion]... Let the banner of liberation, democracy, socialism and unity be raised high."

FREE PDF, and print - Oct 7th!

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 9d

A reminder that these events and others are covered in the upcoming Historical Documents of the Popular Front - due out on October 7th!

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 9d

28th September marked the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Intifada (also known as the al-Aqsa Intifada). The Second Intifada represents ongoing resistance to the decades-long oppression of the Palestinian people and a continuing refusal to submit to the status quo.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 14d

Educational Potentialities: Collected Talks on Revolutionary Education, Organizing, and Aesthetics!

This book is a must-read for workers, organizers, educators, and students working on the intersection of education and art.

FREE PDF, and print edition: www.iskrabooks.org/educational-...

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 15d

"Settle your quarrels, come together, understand the reality of our situation, understand that fascism is already here, that people are already dying who could be saved,.. Do what must be done, discover your humanity and your love in revolution."

George Jackson, born on this day in 1941.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 16d

At its very core, the United States is a white supremacist society. Its history rests on slavery & Indigenous genocide; its culture celebrates imperialist warfare and bloodshed; and its policies and legislations codify an insidious hyper-racism, a political chauvinism, & an ongoing social regression

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 22d

Alongside study guides and more, it's an outstanding tool for comrades seeking to understand Marxist political ecology.

The documentary can be watched here - youtube.com/watch?v=f-P4...

For Land | Part one: Capital as extinction

YouTube video by Prolekult

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 22d

📘Announcement!📘

We're excited to announce the upcoming release of

For Land - Capital as Extinction
By @Prolekult.bsky.social

📅Free PDF, and print edition out Nov 14th.

An annotated and expanded version of the script of the essential documentary on land (mis)use in contemporary capitalism.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 23d

Six panels on topics such as political economy, neofascism, and the national question will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 6:30 PM.

This is a hybrid event—please register in advance for the livestream link. For questions regarding the conference, contact [email protected].

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 23d

🚨REMINDER🚨

📝 Registration for the Inaugural Conference of the Society for Peace, Internationalism, and Ecology (SPINE) is OPEN! Use the link below to get tickets! Organised with
@CTW_ATC

October 18, 2025 at Villanova University.

www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-confe...

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 26d

Remembering Amílcar Cabral, West African revolutionary and theorist, born 101 years ago today.

"The national liberation of a people is the regaining of the historical personality of that people, its return to history through the destruction of the imperialist domination to which it was subjected."

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 27d

🚨Announcement: We're excited to reveal the cover and release date of an upcoming book:

📙'Phenomenology of the Capitalist Eternisation' by João Romeiro Hermeto.

⏲️An investigation into capitalism's effect on our relationship with time.

📅Released on November 7 as FREE pdf and print edition.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 28d

We're super excited to reveal the cover the 'Peace, Land, and Bread #6'!

As always featuring revolutionary art, poetry, and articles, including texts from Paweł Wargan, Kyle Ferrana,, Dr. Gerald Horne & Anthony Ballas, and many more!

FREE pdf, and print edition - Oct 25th!

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · 29d

Remembering the Great Helmsman, Mao Zedong, who died on this day in 1976. Mao, along with his comrades and the Chinese people as a whole, set the path which is continuing to be followed today.

“It is right to Rebel!"

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

2025 HAMPTON READER!

Edited by Colin Jenkins of Hampton Institute, this powerhouse collection bridges theory and practice, offering critical insights into revolutionary struggle, history, and working-class liberation.

➡️ iskrabooks.org/hampton-reader

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

Print available: www.iskrabooks.org/product-page... - all proceeds support our publishing work.

"Party Work is the Real Work" | Iskra Books

Artist: Ben Stahnke“History breaks down in images not into stories” (Walter Benjamin, Passagenwerk, 1927-1940).Support our work and our artists by picking up a few of our brilliant revolutionary art p...

www.iskrabooks.org

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

Party work is the core work we should undertake in service of the revolution. Be wary of those who—instead of organizing with the parties—use their voices to tear down the parties, to steer work away from the parties, and to promote celebritism over real organizational work.

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sturevlibrary.bsky.social @sturevlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 28

Agreed, it’s a perfect compliment to this book as well.😏

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

For a proper debunking of this garbage and other anti-communist "history" writing, check out

For a Few Canards More - Aymeric Monville

FREE PDF, and print edition: iskrabooks.org/for-a-few-ca...

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Adam @onperambulation.bsky.social · Aug 28

It seems I'll be doing another Iskra order soon 👀

I've been waiting for this one since reading their (also very beautiful) PLO collected documents. 🇵🇸✊

Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

A companion volume to the Historical Documents of the P.L.O. – which can be picked up here: iskrabooks.org/historicaldo...

Both volumes will be available as FREE pdf and all proceeds from print editions will be donated to
@mecaforpeace.bsky.social

Historical Documents of the PLO | Iskra Books

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 27

📕Announcement!📕

We are excited to announce we will be releasing The Historical Documents of the Popular Front on October 7th!

Through their own publications, the collection charts the history and organizational and ideological development of the Popular Front.

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Che Guevara once said “The walls of the educational system must come down. Education should not be a privilege, so the children of those who have money can study.”

This is why we provide what we publish for free in pdf.

To support our work - iskrabooks.org/support
patreon.com/IskraBooksPLB

SUPPORT | Iskra Books

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Peace, Land, and Bread #6 will be out on Oct 25th!

Keep updated on PLB, Iskra Books, and all our activity by signing up to our mailing list. Head over to www.iskrabooks.org and join up!

BOOKS | Iskra Books | Revolutionary Publishing

Iskra Books is a publishing house serving progressive movements through revolutionary books, journals, and art.

www.iskrabooks.org

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Iskra Books @iskrabooks.bsky.social · Aug 23

You can now buy Building a People's Art at the best little book cafe in Southeast Asia—'Bookworm Hanoi'—and get ready to celebrate National Day on Sep 2nd.

Not in Hanoi? You can also get a FREE PDF or beautiful print editions here - www.iskrabooks.org/building-a-p...

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