When did Richard Kuper open Pluto Press in London?
Richard Kuper opened a small office for Pluto Press in London during 1969. The International Socialists provided the initial Trotskyist agenda for this new venture.
Questions about Pluto Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who joined Pluto Press to broaden its revolutionary left focus after 1972?
Nina Kidron and Michael Kidron joined Pluto Press in 1972 to broaden the revolutionary left focus. Anne Benewick and Ric Sissons arrived shortly after to expand the team until the group reached sixteen members working together.
What series did Pluto Press launch to publish open-access journals starting in 2009?
Pluto Journals launched in 2009 to publish several open-access journals including Arab Studies Quarterly and Bethlehem University Journal. As of 2022, these journals remained active within the Pluto Press ecosystem.
Why did The University of Michigan Press terminate distribution ties with Pluto Press in June 2008?
The University of Michigan Press terminated distribution ties on the 18th of June 2008 because Pluto Press does not undertake peer review of finished manuscripts. A 2007 book titled Overcoming Zionism by Joel Kovel played a central role in the dispute regarding this decision.
Which books were early successes for Pluto Press during its formative years?
Early successes included Sheila Rowbotham's Hidden from History: 300 years of women's oppression and the fight against it. Patrick Kinnersley's Hazards of Work also gained significant attention during these formative years.