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For the past decade, we’ve held a firm line: everything we produce should be freely accessible, without barrier or gate. It is our belief that revolutionary arts and education nourish robust, durable communities and that they should never be withheld for profit.
If our work matters to you, and if you are able, please consider supporting it. As a registered nonprofit [501(c)(3)] publishing studio, your donation helps us expand what’s possible: more publications, more art, better in-site digital access, and fully open audiobooks, built for anyone, anywhere.
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Spark: An Iskra Retrospective and Catalog is an publication showcasing the groundbreaking work of Iskra Books, a radical nonprofit publisher dedicated to empowering organizers, activists, and scholars. This retrospective provides a comprehensive look at the achievements of the press, including an updated catalog of Iskra's publications with ordering information, featured articles, essays, and exclusive artwork from Iskra.
Designed as both a resource and a record, Spark highlights Iskra's books, articles, and artworks that have contributed to ongoing global struggles for working class liberation and justice. This brilliant, full color, hardcover volume captures Iskra's spirit of radical scholarship and creativity, blending tradition with innovation to inspire new conversations and actions. Whether you're a long-time supporter or a new reader, Spark offers a vibrant glimpse into Iskra's collective effort to democratize knowledge and to build a more just and equitable world.
submissions open
If designated above, community submissions for this title are open for forewords, afterwords, as well as critical, explanatory, or analytical essays that engage the text in a serious and generative way. Each volume will indicate when contributions are being accepted; if submissions are closed, check back regularly, as opportunities will continue to open across the catalog.
free digital download
We are expanding our digital offerings to include HTML reading editions and ePUB formats alongside our existing free PDF downloads—building toward a more flexible and accessible reading experience across all devices. Free high quality PDF is available on day-of-publication, with HTML and ePUB formats forthcoming.
free audiobook / audio download
Audiobook editions are currently in development as part of our ongoing effort to expand access to these works beyond the printed page. We are actively building the infrastructure to produce and release high-quality audio versions across the catalog. This work takes time and resources—your support directly accelerates its completion and helps us make these texts available to a broader public, free from barriers to entry.
