Why we need radical bookshops more than ever
The loss of radical bookshops does not just stifle the spread of radical ideas. What replaces these spaces is isolation....
Robert is a writer, educator, and community organiser based in Newcastle upon Tyne. They are the author of several books including Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism, which was shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Award for radical and accessible publishing in 2024. They are a founding member of the Books From Below Collective.
The loss of radical bookshops does not just stifle the spread of radical ideas. What replaces these spaces is isolation....
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