Stalls – Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair 2026

Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair 2026 will take place on 🎃Saturday 31st October🎃 at the People’s History Museum.

We’ll be updating this page on a regular basis over coming months.

Here are stalls pencilled in so far. Please note. Line up subject to change.

Anarchist Groups and Organisations

IWW (Industrial Workers of the World)
“The IWW is a revolutionary global union, fighting for better conditions today and economic democracy tomorrow. By training our members in powerful organising methods, direct-action and direct-democracy, we put power in the hands of workers.“
https://iww.org.uk

Solidarity Federation
“Solidarity Federation (SolFed) was formed in March 1994. It is a federation of groups across England, Scotland and Wales. Everyone involved is helping to build a non-hierarchical, anti-authoritarian solidarity movement.“
http://solfed.org.uk

Publishers, Booksellers, Archives and Distributors

Maytree Books
“Inspirational books for a healthier planet and freer lives. / Llyfrau ysbrydoledig ar gyfer bywydau rhydd a phlaned iachach. Nomadic bookstall (Britain and beyond), online shop, and publisher of green and libertarian books. Every book we sell we have read, loved, & personally recommend.“
Online shop: maytreebooks.com
Email: maytreebooks@greennet.apc.org
Mastodon:greennet.social/@MaytreeBooks

Bristol University Press
“Winner of the 2024 Independent Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year award, Bristol University Press strives to publish world-class scholarship that advances theory, knowledge and learning within and beyond academia. This exciting university press questions the status quo, promotes social justice and reframes ideas in a global context.“
https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk

AK Press Edinburgh
“AK Press is a worker-run collective that publishes and distributes radical books, visual and audio media, and other mind-altering material. We’re small: a few people who work long hours for short money, because we believe in what we do. We’re anarchists, which is reflected both in the books we provide and in the way we organize our business. Decisions at AK Press are made collectively, from what we publish, to what we distribute and how we structure our labor. All the work, from sweeping floors to answering phones, is shared. When the telemarketers call and ask, “who’s in charge?” the answer is: everyone. Our goal isn’t profit (although we do have to pay the rent). Our goal is supplying radical words and images to as many people as possible. The books and other media we distribute are published by independent presses, not the corporate giants. We make them widely available to help you make positive (or, hell, revolutionary) changes in the world. As you probably know, the stuff we carry is less and less available from the corporate publishers and chain shops.”
https://www.akuk.com

Dog Section Press
“Dog Section Press is an anti-profit publisher of seditious literature. We aim to keep our print publications as affordable as possible and all of them are also available to read online for free.“
https://www.dogsection.org/

Outrages Press
“Inspired by Sheffield’s legacy of radical activism and its vibrant, multiethnic culture, we publish works that amplify marginalised voices, challenge injustice, and foster solidarity. Every book is crafted as an act of resistance and care.”
https://www.outragespress.uk

MayDay Rooms
“MayDay Rooms is an archive, resource space and safe haven for social movements, experimental and marginal cultures and their histories. Our building in the centre of London contains an archive of historical material linked to social struggles, resistance campaigns, experimental culture, and the expression of marginalised and oppressed groups.”
https://maydayrooms.org

Compulsion
“Anarchist art and stickers”.
https://substack.com/@compulsion

Active Distribution
“We love books, and firmly believe that reading helps foster revolution. So, here are lots of books, and also pamphlets, zines, stickers, and badges. Active is run out of love, not for profit, and in our free time – and your order might take a bit of time to get to you! We’re just some revolutionaries who are quite into books. Loads of stuff has been put ON SALE check the SPECIAL OFFERS for super bargains and help us make space for new stock please, thank you!“
https://www.activedistributionshop.org/

PM Press
“PM Press was founded at the end of 2007 by a small collection of folks with decades of publishing, media, and organizing experience. PM Press co-conspirators have published and distributed hundreds of books, pamphlets, CDs, and DVDs. Members of PM have founded enduring book fairs, spearheaded victorious tenant organizing campaigns, and worked closely with bookstores, academic conferences, and even rock bands to deliver political and challenging ideas to all walks of life. We’re old enough to know what we’re doing and young enough to know what’s at stake.”
https://pmpress.org.uk/

Cubesville Zines and Books
“Cubesville zines and books take a fresh view on veganism and DIY culture. Veganzines take the conversation back to the kitchen, while uncovering veggie history and placing it firmly in contemporary culture. Musiczines cover anarchy, absurdity, punk. Look out for latest zine: The Vegan’s Guide to WWI.“
https://cubesville.bigcartel.com

BullShit Professor Zine
“(BSP) Zine takes inspiration from the anarcho-punk music scene and zines of the 1980s. BSP Zine is a grass-roots, DIY, self-funded project that is intended to give a platform to musicians and artists who are not part of the mainstream but who are part of underground music scenes. Politically, BSP Zine stands in solidarity with Free Palestine and class war (the cover image of the first issue reproduces the iconic logo from the early editions of Class War newspaper from the 1980s). Issue 1 of BSP zine mixes leftist politics, band interviews, polemic articles, collage and gig/music reviews. Bands interviewed for the zine are Bonny Lad, Shreds., Chopping Block, Coffin Mulch and Tadpole Records”.

Freedom Press
“Freedom Press is the oldest surviving Anarchist Press in the UK. Founded in 1886 by Charlotte Wilson and Peter Kropotkin, we are located in Whitechapel London, and now comprise Freedom Bookshop, Press and Publishing. We specialise in works written by some of the great anarchist thinkers of the late 19th and 20th century, from Kropotkin, to Malatesta, to Ward. Head to our website to find out more:” https://freedompress.org.uk/

The Sparrows’ Nest
“The Sparrows’ Nest Library and Archive is based in Nottingham. We have 1000s of books and papers related to Anarchism, past and present, many of which are digitised. We are part of the recently re-established Network of Radical Libraries and Archives (NORLA). Please take some time to explore our extensive, searchable website and archive and sign up to our newsletter”.
https://www.thesparrowsnest.org.uk/

MARC The Printers
“MARC The Printers has been running as an ethical print shop for 50 years, using recycled paper and veggie inks.
They print seditious materials for all manner of groups, and some of their own things too.”
Links – find on FB and Insta at: marctheprinters
https://www.marctheprinters.co.uk/index.htm
https://marcprinters.bigcartel.com/

Anarchist Studies
“A multidisciplinary journal for anarchist research: back issues of the journal will be available at knock-down prices.”
More info. about the journal at https://journals.lwbooks.co.uk/anarchiststudies/

Northern Herald Books
“Secondhand bookstall specialising in anarchism and libertarian socialism.”

Fly on the Wall Press
“Fly on the Wall Press is an award-winning independent publisher based in Manchester, committed to curating bold political fiction, powerful poetry, and innovative anthologies that engage with pressing global issues. Founded in 2018 with a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge conventional narratives, we’ve built a reputation for publishing work that matters — books that spark conversation, inspire action, and push literary boundaries.“
https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/

Left Cultures
“Left cultures is a herterarchical project that creates print publications celebrating all forms of culture on the left through personal story telling and expressive artworks. The stories are surprising and exciting, taking the readers on a roller coaster journey through the left’s rich cultural histories.”
http://www.leftcultures.com

Seditionist Distribution
“Seditionist Distribution is the publishing branch of Venceremos a collective of working class grassroots activists and organisers who’ve come together to share our digital media, print, and IT skills with – and for the benefit of – our communities and fellow organisers. There is no point “seizing the means of production” if only a handful of people have access to them.”
https://seditionist.uk

Radical Poster Collective
“In May 2022 three of us met at the With Banners Held High trade union event in Wakefield. After going on the march with the trade union banners and brass bands, and looking through the various stalls; we adjourned to The Old Print Works for a pint and a chat.
Between us we had decades of experience of radical politics, campaigning, leafletting, demonstrating, confronting fascists, printing and fly-posting – and we were talking about our common interest in radical posters.
We decided that we should pull together a collection of radical posters; and we would try re-printing some and see if we could sell any.
We agreed that we wanted to be non-profit making; and that any surplus money we did make, we would donate to good causes. Our interest was in developing and curating a collection of good quality radical posters rather than starting a business. We agreed to call ourselves the Radical Poster Collective.”
https://radicalpostercollective.co.uk

Ciara Houghton Ruane
“Salford-based independent author of two books. She writes speculative, often supernatural fiction, with a focus on social commentary and satire. Her first book, Annunciation, reimagines the story of the Virgin Mary in our modern world. Who Steals The Common From The Goose? is a collection of short stories skewering capitalism and injustice. Her latest work is an original piece of historical research into the enclosure of the commons and is published by Interregnum.”
http://ciaratheauthor.org

Other Groups and Campaigns

Seeds for Change
“We live in a world in which people and ecosystems are exploited for the sake of greed and power, and we believe that to create real change, we need to come together to fight injustice and win. Seeds for Change exists to support groups who are trying to do just that, and who share our core values of equality, freedom and solidarity. We are a workers’ co-op of experienced campaigners. We offer training, facilitation, online resources and other support for campaigns, community groups and co-operatives.“
https://seedsforchange.org.uk

The Civil Fleet
“Saving lives is not a crime. But European governments are increasingly trying to criminalise those brave enough to help refugees at sea and the edges of the continent.
The Civil Fleet is a news blog and podcast (run by journalist Ben Cowles) focused on the activist-led refugee rescue and support missions across Fortress Europe.“
https://thecivilfleet.com

ECHO Mobile Library
“ECHO Mobile library is a multilingual lending library on wheels, based in Athens Greece.
A solidarity project started in the north of Greece, 10 years later ECHO still runs 300 miles every week to reach communities forced to live in isolated refugee camps in Greece, offering a moment of respite, books in people’s native languages, educational resources, games, music, chats and information: a mobile community space and a bridge to the city.”

Partisan Collective
“Partisan Collective is a space for independent, community-led DIY and cultural projects. We run inclusive social events, regular meet-ups, and the occasional club night.“
https://www.partisancollective.net

The Trans* Info Van & Shop
“Shares ideas, artwork, research, zines and resources by, with and for trans*, nonbinary and genderqueer people in Liverpool, Manchester (UK) and further afield. The long-term ambition for the Trans* Info Van is to create a roaming space for solidarity, learning, reflection and develop a publishing house for trans* authors and artists. Trans* Info Van/Shop creates the conditions for access to radical texts, ideas and space in areas where resources and spaces are diminishing. Drop by our stall for a selection of texts around gender, queerness and transformation, as well as a small but growing zine collection, T-shirts about our campaign ‘Skaters for Trans Rights’ and conversation about trans* rights.”

International Solidarity Movement
https://palsolidarity.org

Bad Apple
“Bad Apple is an interfaith, anarchist, queer, feminist zine. Through the zine, as well as workshops and community-building, we create spaces within collective liberation movements for critical and creative conversations about religious faith and spirituality.”
https://www.instagram.com/bad.apple.zine

For more information on booking a stall please email stalls@bookfair.org.uk

Follow the links below for details of stalls at previous Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfairs