Holiday Gift Guide 2023

It’s time to unwrap the perfect holiday guide! From narrating the fiery lives of historical revolutionaries to drawing the linkages between capitalism and pandemics, we've got a lineup that's sure to enhance the sparkle of your holiday season.

Beryl

The Making of a Disability Activist

By Dustin Galer

Paperback

$29.95
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Ebook

$28.99

Dive into the inspiring biography of Beryl Potter who overcame immense adversity after a life-altering accident. Her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a disability activist is filled with resilience, survival, and the unstoppable spirit of a true hero. For your burnt out feminist cousin, this is a gift of inspiration!

Crisis and Contagion

Conversations on Capitalism and Covid-19

Edited by Ian McKay

Paperback

$26.95
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Ebook

$25.99

Embark on a journey through time and pandemics with this collection of thought-provoking interviews, exploring the intersections between capitalism and the Covid-19 pandemic. It offers insights into capitalism's role in shaping pandemics and discusses the potential for a post-capitalist alternative to address future health crises. Offer it to the Covid-19 deniers in your children’s school board.

The Mantle of Struggle

A Biography of Black Revolutionary Rosie Douglas

By Irving Andre

Paperback

$34.95
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Ebook

$33.99

Unwrap the remarkable story of Rosie Douglas, a Black revolutionary who transitioned from political conservatism to becoming a key figure in civil rights and global activism. It covers his journey after his deportation from Canada, his involvement in various revolutionary movements in Libya and South Africa, and his leadership in Dominica’s national independence. Gift it to your auntie who is passionate about social movements. 

The Bund

A Graphic History of Jewish Labour Resistance

By Sharon Rudahl and Paul Buhle

Paperback

$34.95
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Told in an engaging graphic novel format, The Bund explains the oppressive origins of Jewish resistance in Ukraine, Poland, and the "Pale of Settlement" in Tsarist Russia. Through vibrant illustrations, it showcases how Jewish communities united against exploitation amidst industrialization but faced divisions along linguistic borders of Yiddish and Hebrew. The tale follows charismatic resistance figures, Pati Kremer and Bernard Goldstein, preserving secular and progressive ideals against the odds, shedding light into a lesser-known chapter of history. This book is the perfect gift for your comrade who is still fighting for a secular and progressive future. 

No Harmless Power

The Life and Times of the Ukrainian Anarchist Nestor Makhno

By Charlie Allison

Paperback

$29.95

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Ebook

$28.99

This format can only be purchased within Canada.

Sparkling with energy and charm, No Harmless Power recounts the life of Nestor Makhno, a revolutionary who led a seven-million-strong anarchist community during the Russian Civil War. Bursting with humour and illustrations by N.O. Bonzo and Kevin Matthews, this biography explores Makhno's journey from a peasant youth to a revolutionary leader, mingling with historical figures like Lenin, Trotsky, Kropotkin, and others. It's a merry dive into Makhno's sympathy for the downtrodden, improbable victories, and the unconventional aspects of his life, challenging the conventional views on nation-states and hierarchies. The best gift for your friend who just quit her centrist political party! 

Decolonize Drag

By Kareem Khubchandani

Paperback

$24.95

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Add a dash of fabulousness to your holidays with this decolonial take on drag culture, particularly in the context of its mainstreaming through shows like RuPaul's Drag Race. Featuring the voice of Khubchandani’s drag alter ego, judgmental South Asian aunty LaWhore Vagistan, It examines the ways in which gender and drag intersect with colonialism and highlights drag artists who challenge and subvert these norms. Gift it to your glittery brother who just came out during the family gathering. 

Don’t SASHAY AWAY yet! If you’re up for a deep dive into decolonization, you can enjoy our discount on the Decolonize That! Bundle, edited by Bhakti Shringarpure. Co-published with OR Books, Decolonize That! is a series of handbooks for the revolutionary overthrow of embedded colonial ideas. Buy all five books for $100 and save 18%!

Get ready to add these exciting titles to your library, or surprise your comrades and loved ones with the gift of a revolutionary season spirit. Happy reading!