Anarchist
Bookfair
In London

Anarchism?

One of the cool things about anarchism (that also makes it tricky to define) is that it has different interpretations, it has a certain fluidity. Pretty much everyone agrees though that practicing anarchy is about trying to minimise coercion, domination and hierarchy in the world. Capitalism and the state (made up of the government, courts, police etc.) are seen as systems that fundamentally maintain such domination, and anarchists hate that shit. Anarchists also fight against all forms of inequality and oppression in society, such as sexism, racism, ableism and homophobia.

Many anarchists like to talk about anarchy as constantly evolving, with no fixed end goal, more like a continual striving for emancipation. A journey not a destination. Each of us are at a differant point and the Anarchist Bookfair keenly welcomes Anarchists old and new, Fellow travellers looking to learn more and apolitical and "politically homeless" members of the working class just trying to find the answers to the despair and decay of our capitalist society.

If you want to find out more, here's a few suggested readings:

[ This is a work in progress, feel free to make suggestions ]

(LR) - Book (SR) - Pamphlet (A) - Article

What is Anarchism?

At The Cafe - Malatesta (LR)

Are you an Anarchist - Greaber (A)

The ABC of Communist Anarchism - Alexander Berkman (LR)