Pluto Press is a radical political publishing house. Founded in 1969, we are one of the world’s oldest radical publishers, and our focus remains making interventions in contemporary struggles.
We proudly identify as anti-capitalist, internationalist and politically independent.
Anti-Capitalist
Emerging out of the Marxist tradition, we see ourselves as supporters of what Marx called ‘the real movement that abolishes the present state of things’. Today, that movement takes many forms and appears in many different places, but its defining feature is opposition to the current global order, which places profit ahead of people.
Internationalist
From call centres in London, to factories in Shenzen, we strive to provide a platform for activists and agitators across the globe. Our books have appeared in countless different languages and on every continent, reflecting an internationalism that is practical and not merely pragmatic.
Independent
Since its foundation, Pluto has been independent of any political party or organisation. This means we publish what we want, without fear or favour. Our books often disagree with one another, but always express a critical solidarity.
Our story
Pluto Press was founded by Richard Kuper in 1969. Our origins were in the growing political consciousness and radical political activity of the late 1960s, which saw mass mobilisation against the Vietnam War, a radical student movement, and militant workers’ organisations. Since then, we’ve been a home for voices that challenge the powerful and imagine a better world... Read more
Our awards
Our books and authors have been lauded for their contribution to non-fiction writing and impact on political discourse…. Read more
Our structure
Pluto Press is a worker-led, independent publishing house. Since our founding, we have operated outside of corporate publishing structures, and in recent years, we have taken significant steps to formalise that independence… Read more