Our Sponsors:
The Cunningham Amendment
The Cunningham Amendment (formerly Anarchism Lancastrium), the longest surviving Anarchist journal in the U of K
“Probably the most beautiful anarcrisp booklet ever”.
Plus (in alphabetical order):
Active Distro Publishing
The publishing wing of Active Distribution. Passionately punk, diy, vegan, and anarcho since way back in the 80s.
AK Press & Distribution
AK Press is a worker-run collective that publishes and distributes radical books and goodies, with its European base in Edinburgh.
Anarchist Communist Group
A revolutionary anarchist communist organisation made up of local groups and individuals who seek a complete transformation of society, and the creation of anarchist communism
Anarchist Federation (Manchester)
We are an anarchist communist organisation, which produces propaganda material and takes part in direct action, against any kind of oppression. We are part of the International of Anarchist Federations, IFA.
Bolton Diggers
Bolton Diggers are an activist group dedicated to keeping alive the commons ideas of Gerrard Winstanley and the original diggers. They are involved in community food growing, anti-fracking, supporting homeless people and the destruction of capitalism. For their latest project they are converting a single-decker bus into a space for homeless people. At the book fair they are providing their speciality Digger Soup (vegan) made from reclaimed ingredients-any donations will go to the homeless project. Death to boring ‘party’ revolutionary politics!
Books Beyond Bars
We’re a is a collective of volunteers who send books and other educational materials, free of charge, to incarcerated LGBTQIA+ people across the United Kingdom. We’ll have zines, screenprinted merch and some second hand books.
Dog Section Press
Dog Section Press is a not-for-profit publisher and distributor of seditious literature
Footprint Workers’ Co-op
We are a small printing co-op based in Leeds. We specialise in riso printing because it is beautiful and ecologically more sound that other printing methods. We’ll be selling an assortment of books and zines we’ve printed recently – usually dealing with anarchism, feminism, workers rights, queer issues and ecology.
We’re a workers co-op and member of Radical Routes, run on a consensus basis. We have special rates for other co-ops and for sound political printing.
Haven Distribution- Books to Prisoners
Haven distribution is a charity that sends books to prisoners. They have been active since 1996.
Hunt Saboteurs (Sheffield)
Direct action against all bloodsports. Opposing the badger cull.
iiii Magazine
iiii Magazine is an independent arts and culture publication, based in London and Manchester.
International Brigade Memorial Trust
The International Brigade Memorial Trust preserves the values and memory of the men and women who left Britain and Ireland to help the Spanish workers and peasants defend the democratically elected Republican government during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, along with everyone who supported them in the various Aid for Spain organisations at home.
IWW (Manchester)
Manchester IWW is a member led, grassroots trade union for all workers in Greater Manchester. We organise in a directly democratic, participatory method, focused on using direct action and solidarity to improve our lives.
LAD$ Zine
LAD$ collective created a 12 issue zine throughout 2018. This served as a platform for women (cis and trans) and non-binary artists who write or make art and don’t get the recognition/visibility they deserve within the punk/squatting scenes.
Manchester University Press
We believe in books that promote positive change, enrich cultural life and push the boundaries of knowledge further. Changing the world one book at a time.
Manchester Zapatista Collective
The Manchester Zapatista Collective is inspired by the autonomous Zapatista communities in Chiapas/Mexico, and works in solidarity with these communities.
New Internationalist
We will be promoting and exhibiting our award-winning global politics magazine with a team of two or three campaigners. Engaging with students and members of the public, we will be aiming to raise awareness of the humanitarian and environmental issues explored within the magazine and offer a free-trial of two issues of the magazine (including one free issue given on the day). We’ll also be giving free books to those signing up on the day and depending on our stock, selling some to those who don’t wish to sign up to the free trial.
One Way Ticket To Cubesville/ Vegan’s Guides
“Counter culture’s favourite toilet-read. Anarchy, absurdity and DIY music from this long-running punkzine” plus a selection of vegan guides and zines.
PM Press
Radical and stimulating fiction and non-fiction to educate, entertain, and inspire
Prejudice Me Records
DIY record label and distro that benefits community groups and radical causes.
Pumpkin Records
Pumpkin Records is a not for profit, DIY collective. We release records, we distribute music, we put on gigs and festivals, help with tour booking, run a recording studio and loads more”
Radical Routes
Radical Routes is a network of radical co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change. The network is made up mainly of housing co-ops of various sizes, a few workers co-ops and a couple of social centres.
“School – No Place for Children”: a wake-up call!
Locally-based author David Adelman will be on hand to talk about the book, sign it and sell copies of the paperback now available.
Solidarity Federation (Manchester)
Local anarcho-syndicalist, union dealing with workplace and housing issues and more…
Teatime Collective
Manchester favourites Teatime Collective will be back will their usual array of 100% vegan Cakes, Pastries and Snacks!
Under The Pavement Radio Show
The long running anarchist radio show broadcast on Manchester’s ALL FM 96.9 community radio station.