Critical left texts on politics and culture since 1936

At Lawrence Wishart we create a space where people can think together, challenge political ‘common sense’ and explore new possibilities. Through books, journals and events we foster curiosity for, and engagement in, conversations around pluralism and solidarity. We’re interested in critiques of capitalism, and alternatives to systems that prioritise profit over people and the planet.

Our backlist includes stories of workers’ struggles and social justice movements, as well as the political theory of Marx, Engels and Gramsci. In our books and journals we draw on the legacy of Stuart Hall, a founding figure of Cultural Studies and of our journal Soundings. Our current commissioning seeks to offer a critical understanding of the current moment and the forces that have shaped it through a focus on the intersections of class, race, gender, LGBTQ+ issues, climate justice and colonialism. For us, politics and activism have to be understood in the context of long-term strategies for social change, whether in Chile or on Cable Street.

Our politics and values are integral to the choices we make as a publisher. From commissioning to distribution and retail, from web and email hosting to UK-based printing, we aim to make ethical choices that respect workers’ rights and support more equitable supply chains.

 

People

Acting manager: Sally Davison
Finance: Terri Harris

LW is managed by a board which provides strategic leadership: Sally Davison, Alan Finlayson, Kirsten Forkert, Katharine Harris, Mark Chilver, Brenda Kirsch (chair), Bill Norris.

Finance matters are overseen and accounted for by our board.

Contact

Lawrence Wishart, Central Books Building, Freshwater Road, Chadwell Heath, RM8 1RX
General enquiries: office@lwbooks.co.uk
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We are currently not accepting proposals for new publications.