When was Pluto Press founded and who founded it?
Pluto Press was founded in London in 1969 by Richard Kuper. Kuper established it to support and promote political debate and activism, with early ties to the International Socialists.
Questions about Pluto Press
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What kind of books does Pluto Press publish?
Pluto Press publishes radical, left-wing non-fiction books and describes itself as anti-capitalist and internationalist. Its catalogue covers movement history, race politics, feminism, sexual politics, Ireland, and international affairs.
Why did the University of Michigan Press stop distributing Pluto Press books?
The University of Michigan Press terminated its distribution relationship with Pluto Press in 2008, citing Pluto's peer review practices as incompatible with university press standards. The decision followed controversy over a 2007 Pluto title, Overcoming Zionism, written by Bard College professor Joel Kovel.
Who are some of the notable authors published by Pluto Press?
Pluto Press has published works by Noam Chomsky, bell hooks, Edward Said, Frantz Fanon, Vandana Shiva, Karl Marx, and Raya Dunayevskaya, among many others. The catalogue also includes Ilan Pappé, Augusto Boal, and Euclid Tsakalotos.
What is Pluto Journals and when was it launched?
Pluto Journals is the periodical publishing arm of Pluto Press, launched in 2009 with a focus on open-access academic journals. As of 2022 it publishes more than twenty active journals covering topics including Cuban studies, disability and social justice, fair trade, and global south studies.
What was the State of the World Atlas series published by Pluto Press?
The State of the World Atlas was a series created and produced by Pluto Press, authored by Michael Kidron and Ronald Segal. It offered visual encapsulations of major social and political trends and was published by Pan Books; it became the most successful series Pluto produced in its early decades.