Archive of Grand Hotel Abyss

An interview with director of the Institute for Social Research, Stephan Lessenich, about the tradition and future of a critical theory of society.

Books that deal with the rise of fascism around the world, and how to defend ourselves against it.

Our Critical Theory reading for the academic year ahead, featuring McKenzie Wark, Erik Olin Wright, Judith Butler, and more.

From across 50 years of publishing at Verso.

Our Philosophy student reading, featuring Walter Benjamin, Fredric Jameson, Theodor Adorno, Chantal Mouffe and more.

"Post modernity ‘originated under the star of’ neoliberalism and should be seen as much a system of market discipline as a philosophical set of ideas expressed through cultural forms. It is both the alibi and indictment for neoliberalism, but is too ironic, too cool to call itself out." –Leo Hollis, editor

Books that you probably won't find on your student reading lists this year, but should definitely be on your shelves.

"Who was Jacques Derrida? And why does he still matter today?" – Leo Hollis, Verso Editor, on the publication of a new biography of Derrida.

80% off as part of our end of year sale!

Find the perfect book: all $13 or below! We bring you a selection of highlights: from bestsellers now available in paperback to some Verso classics.