Anarchist book fair coming to London
On October 23, London is hosting
its first ever Anarchist Book
Fair at the Tolpuddle Housing Co-
Operative on Adelaide at King
Street. Drawing dozens of independent
radical book publishers
and distributers — some from as far
away as Oakland, California, and
Edmonton, Alberta — there will be
something for everyone.
Londoners will have the chance to
browse through a massive selection
of independent literature and
other media focused on anarchism
and social and environmental justice
issues.
Other Canadian cities such as Montreal have been holding anarchist book fairs for well over a decade now, introducing those who are curious about anarchist politics to ideas that are often distorted and misrepresented by the mainstream media. With all the recent publicity around anarchists and the G20, local anarchists felt that the time was right to offer Londoners a chance to see their side of things, and dispel common misunderstandings or misconceptions.
But it is not just books at the book fair. There will be two music shows, an art exhibit and workshops on everything from community organizing, ecology and herbal healing, to reclaiming media and solidarity with 6 Nations. One of the bigger — and possibly most heated — events during the book fair will be a panel discussion representing both sides of the argument in relation to violence versus non-violence and "diversity of tactics."
The Anarchist Book Fair afterparty will be held at the local radical social centre Empowerment, which is hosting its three-year anniversary celebration featuring talented anarchist musicians performing acoustic folk and hip-hop music.
All events are open and accessible to all. During the book fair there will be free childcare, Food Not Bombs is providing a free meal, and the venues are wheelchair accessible.
The first-ever London Anarchist Book Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 23 at the Tolpuddle Housing Co-Op on Adelaide Street at King Street. To get involved or for any more details, contact londonanarchistbookfair@gmail.com.
Other Canadian cities such as Montreal have been holding anarchist book fairs for well over a decade now, introducing those who are curious about anarchist politics to ideas that are often distorted and misrepresented by the mainstream media. With all the recent publicity around anarchists and the G20, local anarchists felt that the time was right to offer Londoners a chance to see their side of things, and dispel common misunderstandings or misconceptions.
But it is not just books at the book fair. There will be two music shows, an art exhibit and workshops on everything from community organizing, ecology and herbal healing, to reclaiming media and solidarity with 6 Nations. One of the bigger — and possibly most heated — events during the book fair will be a panel discussion representing both sides of the argument in relation to violence versus non-violence and "diversity of tactics."
The Anarchist Book Fair afterparty will be held at the local radical social centre Empowerment, which is hosting its three-year anniversary celebration featuring talented anarchist musicians performing acoustic folk and hip-hop music.
All events are open and accessible to all. During the book fair there will be free childcare, Food Not Bombs is providing a free meal, and the venues are wheelchair accessible.
The first-ever London Anarchist Book Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 23 at the Tolpuddle Housing Co-Op on Adelaide Street at King Street. To get involved or for any more details, contact londonanarchistbookfair@gmail.com.
